According to the ASA (American Staffing Association) Staffing Index, staffing employment in September was up 5.1% from one year ago and 2.4% from August. Read More

With the economy trudging along at a snail’s pace, it would seem counterintuitive to suggest that now is the right time to start any business, right? Well, no. The economy isn’t a monolith that moves everything along at the same rate. Some sectors—such as real estate—still look a… Read More

The workplace has become a litigious place, which means a staffing agency can’t be too careful about insurance protection. An unhappy employer who feels you misrepresented an individual’s qualifications, or an irate worker who feels you’re guilty of discrimination or defamation of character can become a legal nightmare. No… Read More

      A temp agency certainly isn’t the most expensive new business venture. You don’t need any heavy machinery or expensive materials when you’re starting a temp agency. But you probably need some office space and business machines. And you may need to “buy… Read More

    A rose may be a rose may be a rose, but there are many different types of staffing agencies, many of them quite different from other types. Some require specialized expertise or—because they work with unique markets—specialized marketing plans. The type of people you… Read More

The article cites cases in which workers were paid less than minimum wage, were misinformed about their compensation, or were—according to a Warehouse Workers United suit—“forced to work long hours under oppressive conditions for legally inadequate pay.” Let’s be clear: When industries boom, it’s great for the economy. But fueling… Read More

A webpage is an important business piece of your branding and marketing efforts, of course. It can act as a potential candidate’s or client’s first impression of your staffing company, as well as an important tool for them to learn about what you offer for them and what makes you special. If it doesn’t attract their attention or answer their questions, they may very well move on to one of your Read More