Logistics Only Offers Temporary or Low-Skilled Jobs
Reality: While it’s true that staffing agencies are a great option for temporary or entry-level hiring, that’s not all they can do.The industry offers a wide range of roles, from entry-level to executive positions, including supply chain management and data analysis.
Professional recruiters working at staffing agencies can specialize in any role, from entry-level to managers, all the way up to the C-suite. No matter what kind of position you need to fill, there’s a staffing agency out there with the experience, network, and expertise to find you the best candidate.
How We Help: We highlight diverse career paths and share success stories of long-term placements to attract skilled candidates.
Working with a staffing company for temporary or contingent labor provides a lot of flexibility in terms of hiring and scaling up or down. But I also think that for many businesses, especially small- and medium-sized businesses that don’t have established or specialized recruiting teams, we can add a ton of value.
2. Staffing Agencies Are Expensive for Employers
Reality: Staffing agencies can save businesses time and money by managing the hiring process, including candidate sourcing, screening, and payroll administration.
We’re often asked, “Why do I need to use a staffing agency if we have HR in house?” That’s fair! But can they handle the full load of recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and training functions you need?
Is it only part of their job to hire? If you have longer time-to-fill rates, higher-than-average turnover, and backouts or resignations early into employees’ tenure, you could be spending way more money on hiring than you think. Attrition is expensive, and the cost of a bad hire hits more than just your bottom line with lost productivity.
How We Help: We educate clients on the cost-effectiveness of our services and demonstrate how we streamline their hiring process.
The truth is that working with a staffing company can save you money by connecting you to the best candidate quickly. Imagine having a new person on your team who’s a great fit— from expertise to culture fit—from day one. Plus, you have options beyond directly hiring a permanent employee, but they can feel daunting if you’ve never worked with contractors before.
Whenever you hire talent, it’s a large capital investment. It just is. And the goal of a great staffing partner is to find you the right person fast so you can continue to grow your business.
3. Staffing Agencies Don't Provide Quality Candidates
Reality: Reputable agencies use thorough screening processes, including interviews, reference checks, and skills testing, to ensure high-quality placements. That connection to talent is your access to the right candidate.
On top of that, a large part of the U.S. workforce are passive candidates—people who are open to new opportunities but not actively seeking new work. This group represents a massive, experienced talent pool, but it’s unlikely they’ll ever apply for your open jobs. So how do you find them? Staffing agencies do that for you.
How We Help: We transparently share our rigorous assessment methods and successful placements to build trust with clients.
Because any candidate can submit themselves to us, we have to clear through the noise of hundreds of job applications.
There’s a lot of back-end work from our teams that goes into ensuring you get the right candidate. We are not perfect. But what our people are committed to doing is working with you and your parameters to find you the best person that fits your company.
4. Using a Staffing Agency Means Losing Control of the Hiring Process
Reality: Staffing agencies collaborate closely with employers, respecting their preferences and company culture, while allowing them to make final hiring decisions.
A good staffing company works for and with you. There shouldn’t be any hire made without your approval or any process changed without done in consultation with you. Whether you’re looking to hire a single employee or overhaul your recruiting process, a good staffing company will do this with you and your teams—not in place of them—to work toward shared goals.
How We Help: We emphasize our partnership approach, ensuring clients are involved in decisions and tailoring our services to their specific needs.
We work with clients and get them to see that we are invested not just in making the placements, but in ensuring that our placements perform well. We’re here to co-manage with you side by side to ensure our consultant does a good job. Our consultant engagement process and guarantee period reflect that well. While we encourage our client to say no, we also recognize that this is what we do every day, and we aren’t afraid to co-author and give feedback on your processes to find the best talent.
By addressing these misconceptions, we help job seekers and employers see the true potential of logistics careers and the value of partnering with us. This approach builds trust and opens up new opportunities for everyone involved.
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