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July 7, 2008

10 Things I Know About... | Working With A Temp Firm

10. First Impressions

Take note of your first interactions with a staffing firm. After all, you are “the customer” and staffing firms are service providers.

9. Get Details

It's okay to ask about how a firm does its recruiting, sourcing, screening, etc.

8. Have It Your Way

Some companies prefer resume submittals to managers directly and some do not. Whatever the process, define it with your staffing firm.

7. National or Local?

Do you really care if a staffing firm can boast and recite national statistics? What really matters is local service to you.

6. Find A Partner

Accountability is not a bad word; rather it helps define expectations and communications.

5. Over Communicate

Share as much information as you can about the job criteria including detailed job descriptions.

4. Define Expectations

Tell the staffing firm what the top “must haves” are and what concessions are acceptable.

3. Talk It Out

Provide timely and accurate feedback - good or bad.

2. Share The Space

Offer to tour your facility. It is hard to really understand the total picture, unless your staffing firm can see the environment.

1. Price and Pay Matter

Remember, like your business, staffing firms are in business to make a (fair) profit.

 

Rice is the owner of Sigma Financial Staffing Group in Marlborough.

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