Resources for
Finding temporary staff
- Staffing Vendors
- Staffing companies can provide a wide range of skill sets for temporary solutions.
- Independent Consultants
- Individuals and small groups as-needed or specific project durations.
- Seasonal and Part-time
- College interns, coop students, seniors.
Check Yellowpage™ local listingsStaffing Help For backlogged projects or on-site temporary help, local providers can close out the work. Service providers range from staffing or consulting firms to independent consultants.
Some important things to consider are: what business entity types they are, what business insurance coverage they carry, and what industry certifications (if you require certifications) they hold.
How to Find Local ProvidersMost search engines will return local search results if you include "city, state" in the search query terms. You can also check online phonebook listings for the most current entries.
Below is a search box that returns yellow page listings and some web results on query matches.
Entity and Certification ChecksTo avoid problems with the government and business tax filing, ask your service provider how they are registered to do business with the IRS, state and local governments.
If you require confirmation of skills by manufacturer's or industry certifications, the US Department of Labor identifies just about all of them. Use the links below for IRS guidelines and information on certifications.
Guidelines for entity types and certifications...Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center™U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service website
- Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
- It is critical that you, the employer, correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.
- Certification Finder
- Use the US Department of Labor's Certification Finder™ to find occupation and industry certifications and requirements.
College Interns and CoopsInquire with local colleges regarding the availability of interns and cooperative students. If they have these programs in place, they can provide you with candidates to fill your temp positions. Use our resources for college recruiting to find a local college with students majoring in your industry or skills you need.