Companies use staffing agencies to help fill the temporary spots for workers when the production has increased.
Positions can be full-time or part-time, temporary, contract-to-hire, or on a direct-hire full-time basis. But here at Baltic Employees, we give our temporary workers on a leasing term of basis.
What do staffing agencies, like Baltic Employees, do?
Staffing agencies always check references, screen resumes, creates lists of candidates, also, schedule interviews, and place workers to work on-site at the employers’ sites. The suggested candidate is an employee of the staffing agency working under the direction of the employer.
To hire temporary workers directly companies can have some of the difficulties and some of the staffing shortages can occur. For example, temporary employees need time off, a short-term project requires extra staff, pay costs, etc., an employer has no time to look for temporary workers or have other things to take care of.
So, by using a staffing agency to have the right number of temporary workers in the way of staff leasing allows employer to focus on the growth of their business, take additional short-term projects and other advantages.
Staffing agency benefits
Cost Reduction. Permanent workers come with various additional costs such as social guarantees and employer taxes. However, with a temporary staffing agency, employers only pay for the work completed.
Overtime Reduction. Instead of overburdening full-time employees with overtime during peak periods, employers can utilize temporary workers from a staffing agency. This helps in preventing burnout and minimizing overtime costs for hourly workers.
Flexibility for Short-Term Needs. Temporary workers are invaluable for covering gaps caused by permanent staff or sudden change in workload. Staffing agencies offer the flexibility to quickly fill positions for the required duration.
Streamlined Onboarding and Payroll. Staffing agencies handle the onboarding paperwork, payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, accommodation, transportation and other administrative tasks related to temporary workers, relieving employers of these responsibilities.
Swift Hiring Process and Access to Industry Insights. In cases where immediate placements are needed, staffing agencies can swiftly provide unqualified and qualified manpower, often within a week. By partnering with a staffing agency, employers gain access to recruiters’ expertise.
Strategically leveraging temporary staffing agencies empowers businesses to enhance production levels and ensure operational efficiency. The agility, specialized skills, and cost-effectiveness of temporary staff contribute to building a resilient workforce, crucial for navigating dynamic market conditions and sustaining growth.