Temporary work or temporary employment has often been referred to as contractual, freelance, seasonal or simply as “temp” work. A common misconception can be that Temporary agencies offer positions, which are only temporary but in actuality also offer positions, which could lead to permanent placement. Temporary agencies work individually with companies and potential employees to find the most compatible pairing.

Benefits for companies working with Temp Agencies:

  1. Confidence and Quality - All employees’ (temps) adhere to a thorough background check including an investigation into their criminal record. A “Temp” agency also examines the requirements and desires of a company to meet their expectations by providing a competent employee.
  2. Economical - Companies, which need temporary employment to perhaps help complete a large project, or substitute for a permanent employee on a leave or vacation, do not need to pay all the benefits of a full time employee. In most cases, temporary employees receive an hourly wage and receive no insurance benefits; this of course is dependent on the longevity of the position and individual company policies. Once the job has been, fulfilled companies release the “temp” without the added expense of paying unemployment fees, which would be required by “laying off” a permanent employee.
  3. Flexibility - Hiring a ‘Temp’ is an excellent way to find the right employee for an available position. If you are unhappy with the performance of a ‘Temp’ finding a replacement is a simple transition. Temporary agencies deal with the hiring, the placement and the paperwork.

Benefits for employees working with Temp Agencies:

  1. Flexible Hours - Employees have the flexibility to choose when and where they work. Temporary agencies work with the potential employee to find a position that best fits their schedule. Full time or part time jobs are available in the daytime, evening, or even weekends and in some cases special holiday positions are available.
  2. Pay Rate - The pay can be beneficial to temps because when employers are looking to fill positions quickly they are willing to pay the extra price. Health benefits may be available depending of the longevity of the position and contingent to company policies