4 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Temporary Agency

There are a lot of myths out there about working with temporary agencies. Many companies think all they do is fill empty seats with admin or light industrial workers. But really, the right temp agency can provide your Houston company with a strategic staffing partner – one that can ensure your business is optimally staffed at all times.

Still not convinced? Here are 4 signs you need to hire a temporary agency now – and how you can benefit from the relationship:

#1: You regularly require more people in a hurry.

You need extra hands on deck now. The trouble is, you’re not sure you can sustain demand for long. Or you don’t know where to look to find and hire five to 10 people with the skills and experience you need for a short-term assignment.

Whether for a big project or a seasonal uptick in business, temporary staffing is the perfect solution to access the people you need, only for as long as you need them. As a result, you don’t have to worry about being understaffed during a critical time. In addition, your core staff doesn’t get overworked, even when you have more work then they can handle.

#2: You require more flexibility.

Temporary agencies are a great way to give your Houston company more flexibility. You can bring in workers where and when you need them – for a week, a month, or longer. They don’t add to your fixed overhead, but they do enable you to take on new initiatives and more work. Temp workers are also ideal if you have an employee going on leave for an extended period of time, such as maternity or sick leave.

#3: There’s uncertainty in your company or industry.

Is your company dealing with market fluctuations or some other kind of uncertainty? Perhaps it’s not the best time to make full-time hiring decisions. That said, you still need to complete projects and get orders out the door. Working with a temporary agency in Houston can help your company get the manpower it needs, without having to make any potentially costly full-time hiring decisions.

#4: You’re trying to cut costs.

Employees are expensive, especially if they work a lot of overtime. However, you can manage overtime expenses by hiring temporary employees, who are often less expensive hour-to-hour than paying full-time employees time and a half. Even better, the temporary agency you work with handles other costs, such as benefits, unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance.

Need more people but don’t have the budget to hire full time? Murray Resources can help. As one of Houston’s top temporary agencies, we can connect you with the skilled and dependable workers you need across a variety of positions on a part-time, hourly, seasonal, contract, or full time basis. Contact us today to get started or learn more.