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How Do Recruiting and Staffing Work?

Staffing and recruiting firms—like the Recruiting and Staffing branch of Allevity—offer companies and candidates many options. So, what’s the difference between direct-hire, temporary, and temporary to hire? We’ll explain.

Direct Hire: If a company wants to hire a candidate directly,

Temporary: If the company needs to fill a role for a project or for a specific time frame, and

Temporary to hire: If the client company has long-term needs.

Here is our process:

• Clients contact us with positions that need to be filled.
  -Our recruiting strategy is to find the best candidates for our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients by doing a business analysis. Once we know what the client needs, we search for highly qualified candidates.
• Allevity collects and narrows down applicants, then reaches out to qualified candidates.
  -Using our robust database, online resources, and referral network, we begin searching. We screen candidates for required skills, experience, and cultural fit for the client’s work environment.
• We build a 360-degree view of candidates for the position.
  -Once we have narrowed down our search, Allevity conducts comprehensive behavior-based interviews, evaluation testing, and any pre-employment requirements (such as drug or background checks). Thorough reference checking is complete before we place any candidate on assignment or in a direct-hire position.
• Placing and compensation of new employees.
  -Once our employee’s hiring process is complete, they can start working for our client.  Allevity is the employer of record for all temporary and temporary-to-hire employees, and we are responsible for all payroll and payroll-related costs (such as unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance).

Fast Facts About Staffing

• According to the American Staffing Association, more than 90 percent of U.S. companies use staffing firms.
• On average, more than 3 million employees work for America’s staffing companies.
• During the course of a year, America’s staffing companies hire nearly 15 million employees.
• Forty-nine percent of staffing employees say it’s a good way to get a permanent job.

If you’ve been trying to find new staff, consider letting us help. That’s what we’re here for!

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