A temporary workers agency provides short-term or temp-to-hire employees to businesses that need extra help. They usually don’t have a long application process and can place you in a job quickly. They also are generally responsible for finding you a new assignment if your current one ends.
Eu Workers agencies provide a valuable service by helping companies manage peak times or special projects that require additional skills or expertise not available in their regular staff. They can save time and money by bypassing a lengthy hiring process, but there are drawbacks.
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For workers, using a temp agency is a lot like applying to a company directly: Applicants set up a meeting with a recruiter or staff member to discuss their qualifications and experiences. They may fill out an information sheet that highlights their strengths and weaknesses, have a phone interview or face-to-face job interview, be given a test to assess their abilities and complete background checks.
The employer, also known as the host, has a responsibility to protect temp agency employees by following all safety and health requirements, such as training and hazard communication. If the host does not comply, OSHA may hold both the agency and the host jointly responsible for violative conditions.
Departments may use temp agencies for a variety of reasons, including to maintain coverage during a leave or vacation, to address a seasonal workload increase and to support ongoing recruitment efforts. To use a temporary agency, departments must submit a Temporary Contingent Worker Request Form (available in RU Marketplace) to their Temporary Staffing Approver.…