When To Call A Temp Agency

By Lon Matejczyk

Ideally, your call to a temp agency will be made a day or two before you need a temp. But the best temp agencies should also be able to fill your staffing order within an hour with pre-screened candidates.

If you are anticipating a hiring need, or you are past the pain threshold of a search and need to further expand your resources, reaching out to an agency can only help.

Remember, employers use temp agencies because it enables them to adjust more easily and quickly to workload fluctuations.

Temporary-help agencies can quickly provide your business with qualified staff in case of employee illness, vacation or other last-minute, unplanned need.

Temps can also fill unexpected demands arising from special projects, seasonal or peak periods and employee shortages.

And, of course, a temp agency can help fill a position when time has become a factor. Finding the candidate of choice is always critical to avoid loss of productivity. The right agency will have an inventory of appropriate pre-screened candidates to share right away.