5 Myths About Staffing Agencies For Employers

Statement: Staffing Agencies Only Provide Temporary Workers

False: More than 70% of staffing agencies’ job openings are temp-to-perm or direct hire positions.

Statement: Staffing Agencies Are Expensive

False: As an employer, there are a lot of legal responsibilities involved with employment. When working with a staffing agency, most of these liabilities fall on the staffing agency. Staffing agencies pay for workers compensation, insurance, taxes, job boards, ATS systems, and more.

Statement: Staffing Agencies Only Provide Low-Quality Workers

False: From an original phone screen to an interview with one of our career coaches, each individual needs to be a high-quality candidate for us to consider sending to our clients. We follow up with references and ask candidates to take skill quizzes to ensure all the candidates are qualified, high-quality workers.

Statement: Staffing Agencies Are Only For Large Companies

False: Staffing agencies are not only for large companies, but small businesses have many more benefits from working with staffing agencies.

Statement: I Don't Need A Staffing Agency If I Have An HR Team

False: Even the best HR teams can benefit from working with a staffing agency. Staffing agencies have access to a broader pool of potential candidates and have more experience conducting interviews and screening applicants. As a result, they can help you find the very best people to join your team.