Diversifying your business with both permanent placement and contract workers is of great benefit to your staffing service for many reasons. Obviously a more diversified business helps to round out your profit portfolio and, if you ever decide to sell your business, consistent temporary business shows favorably for getting what your agency is worth.

Another very important reason for providing contract / temporary workers is to allow your agency to be full service to your client. If you only provide permanent placement then your client has to deal with another agency for their temporary needs. Of course this other agency would love to have the client’s permanent business as well and will be asking for the opportunity as they develop their relationship with your client. Providing full service allows you to be the supplier of distinction in every area of their staffing requirements. Even if their staffing requirements are outside of your staffing niche or geographical area, asking your client to use you as the point of contact for all their staffing needs gives you the advantage to then farm out anything that you are unable to fill to reputable agency partners.

If you are thinking about diversifying your business and including a contract side, don't hesitate to contact The Staffing Edge. We are experts in the contract staffing arena and can help you provide temporary / contract business without having the burden of financing and administering the payroll. We also take care of the insurance, risk management, credit & collections and invoicing. You just make the match and we’ll do the rest. With The Staffing Edge behind you, you never have to say no to your client again.

Sue McKechnie
smckechnie@staffedge.com
905-454-1144 x 209