Competent. Dependable Talent. Delivered.℠
Three trademarked systems. 45+ years. One staffing partner that screens, trains, and protects your workforce — before the first shift starts.
The Most Rigorous Screening in the Industry
LINK’s 9-Step Employee Selection System℠ is a proprietary screening process that goes far beyond a standard interview and background check. It was developed over 45+ years of placing industrial and professional candidates, and it is the reason employers return to LINK.
The system is not one-size-fits-all. For industrial placements, the 9-Step includes LINK’s LOPE® (LINK Occupational Pre-Employment Evaluation) — a conditional reasoning assessment that identifies behavioral tendencies before a candidate ever reaches your facility. It also includes role-specific skill-proficiency testing, industry-specific interviews conducted by recruiters who understand your sector, and a Job-Matching Cultural Fit Program where LINK account managers visit your location to assess the work environment and match candidates to it.
For business support and administrative placements, the system adapts. Statistically validated office skills tests replace physical assessments. Competency-based interviews evaluate experience and aptitude for professional roles. The rigor stays the same — the tools change to match the placement.
For direct hire and executive search, the 9-Step philosophy adapts into a consultative recruitment methodology where the same screening discipline applies at a deeper level — calibrated to the seniority and complexity of the role.
Every industrial candidate also undergoes drug screening (where applicable by law) and criminal background checks. Candidates who do not meet the standard do not advance. The system protects your operation by filtering for competence, reliability, and fit — not just availability.
See the full 9-Step SystemSafety That Starts Before Day One
LINK’s 360° Safe Environment Program℠ is a proprietary safety framework built for light industrial environments. It is not a checklist. It is an eight-component system that covers every stakeholder in the employment process — your managers, your facility, LINK’s recruiters, and the candidates themselves.
Before LINK places a single worker at your facility, a dedicated Risk Ambassador conducts a pre-assignment site safety tour — at no charge. The tour identifies hazards, assesses protocols, and reviews your safety manuals. LINK’s team delivers a written findings report and works with your site leadership to align conditions before any placement begins.
Once placements are active, the program continues. LINK provides industry-specific safety training and certifications for candidates. LINK’s recruiters are OSHA-trained in the same standards your operation follows.
LINK’s Safety Ambassadors and Loss Control Specialists are available 24/7 for guidance on injury claims, incident response, and risk minimization. For employers who want to build internal safety capacity, LINK offers Train-the-Trainer programs that certify your employees in industry-specific safety standards.
See the LINK 360° ProgramA Dedicated Commitment to Veteran Employment
LINKCORPS™ is a division of LINK that provides veterans and their spouses access to LINK’s full resources, clients, and placement network. It is not a marketing program. It is a structured employment pathway that connects military-trained professionals with employers who value discipline, adaptability, and technical skill.
Veterans bring training that transfers directly to industrial and skilled trades environments — logistics, maintenance, electronics, welding, heavy equipment operation, quality control, and leadership under pressure. LINKCORPS™ exists because returning to civilian employment requires more than a resume upload. It requires a partner who understands how military experience translates to civilian roles — and who has the employer relationships to make the placement.
LINK recruits veterans for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire positions across all the industries LINK serves. For employers, hiring through LINKCORPS™ means gaining access to a talent pool that has already been trained to standards most civilian workers never encounter.
About LINKCORPS™What to Ask Before You Hire a Staffing Agency
Not every staffing agency operates the same way. Before you sign a contract, ask these questions. The answers will tell you whether you are hiring a vendor or a partner.
| The Question to Ask | LINK’s Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you screen and test candidates for behavioral fit, work ethic, and reliability — not just skills? | Yes — LOPE® assessment |
| Do you test every candidate’s proficiency in the specific skills required for the role? | Yes — role-specific testing |
| Do you visit my facility before placing workers to assess safety and culture? | Yes — free pre-assignment site tour |
| Do you provide ongoing safety training, not just orientation? | Yes — OSHA 10, PIT, certifications |
| Are your recruiters trained in OSHA standards? | Yes — OSHA-trained recruiting staff |
| Do you conduct drug screening and background checks on all candidates? | Yes — standard protocol |
| Do you have a cultural fit matching program? | Yes — on-site cultural assessment |
| Do you offer 24/7 safety support and loss control guidance? | Yes — Safety Ambassadors on call |
| Do you have a dedicated veteran employment program? | Yes — LINKCORPS™ |
| Can you provide train-the-trainer certification for my team? | Yes — industry-specific programs |
| Are you a certified diverse supplier (WBENC)? | Yes — WBENC-certified WBE |
| Do you adapt your screening process based on industrial vs. professional placements? | Yes — two distinct 9-Step tracks |
WBENC-Certified
Supplier Diversity Partner
LINK Staffing is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise. For companies with supplier diversity requirements or spend targets, LINK qualifies as a certified diverse supplier for your staffing program. This certification is verified annually and backed by the most widely recognized standard in supplier diversity.
LINK’s Supplier Diversity QualificationsStaffing Services Built Around Your Business
LINK’s screening, safety, and veteran employment programs apply across every service model. Whether you need workers tomorrow or a permanent hire this quarter, the same standards apply.
Temporary Staffing
Production surges, seasonal demand, project coverage, unplanned absences.
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Working evaluation before a permanent offer — both sides assess fit under real conditions.
ExploreDirect Hire
Permanent professional, administrative, and executive placements from day one.
ExploreLINK On-Site
Dedicated on-site workforce management for high-volume operations.
ExplorePayrolling Services
Refer your own candidates — LINK assumes wages, payroll, unemployment, and workers’ comp obligations.
ExploreAll LINK Services
Full overview of LINK’s complete portfolio of staffing service models.
OverviewFrequently Asked Questions
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