Temporary employees have become a staple for companies who need short-term replacements. This is where they rely on temp agencies to find competent and reliable substitutes who are willing to fill a certain position for a limited amount of time. It is certainly easier to outsource the recruitment work, but there are factors to consider when looking for an agency who will find the right people.

1. Five Questions for
Companies That Seek
Temporary
Recruitment
Assistance
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2. Temporary employees have become a staple for companies who need short-term
replacements. This is where they rely on temp agencies to find competent and reliable
substitutes who are willing to fill a certain position for a limited amount of time. It is
certainly easier to outsource the recruitment work, but there are factors to consider when
looking for an agency who will find the right people.
Here are a few questions companies need to answer before entrusting recruitments to a
third-party source:
1. Will it suit the operating budget?
As with any service acquired from other
companies, utilising a temp agency will
cost money. A company should use reserve
funds because a misuse of their official
budget could interrupt their operation.
2. Do companies have the time?
Many companies today, especially the ones
that offer online solutions and manual
services, are swamped in handling client
requests that they cannot designate even
an hour to interview candidates. A
company with a hectic working schedule
usually hires an agency to find temporary
employees.

3. 4. Will the temp agency be able
to negotiate a suitable
contract?
Some third-party recruiters are noted for
their misleading job postings, where a
temp employee is promised a higher-
than-average pay. This usually ends with
the employee not taking or not satisfied
with the job, resigns and the client going
back to square one. Find the right
recruitment agency with dependable
people and an unblemished reputation to
avoid this problem.
3. Will the temp agency find the
right personnel?
Once a company compensates a temp
agency for their services, they will have
full responsibility of finding qualified
applicants who will get the job done. It is
best to assess the agency’s history if they
specialise in looking for low-wage workers
or proficient workers to determine if they
are fit to find the right candidates.

4. 5. Do you need a temporary or
permanent employee?
If a company has prospective candidates
already lined up, maybe it is a better
choice for them to handle their
employment needs. Nevertheless, if a
company just cannot allot time and they
only need a stand-in employee, they
should consult a respectable temp
agency to handle their recruitment
needs.
Resources:
Temping Agencies Brisbane - http://www.i-recruit.com.au/temping-
agencies-brisbane
How Temp Agencies Work -
http://money.howstuffworks.com/business/getting-a-job/temp-
agencies.htm
Positive signs for job market -
http://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2014/12/09/positive-signs-job-market/