4 Myths About Staffing Agencies

We’ve been in business for over 26 years, it’s time to dispel some of the common misconceptions that many people have towards staffing companies. Here are 4 myths that we can prove wrong: 

MYTH #1 Staffing agencies only supply contract hires…

Every agency is different in terms of the staffing services they offer and the industry they have a background in. EDI Staffing offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent staffing solutions across all industries to provide top talent among the pool of IT, EDI, healthcare, finance, and human resource professionals. When working with a staffing company be specific in what you’re looking for, and they’ll do their best to satisfy your goals.

MYTH #2 Staffing agencies are expensive…

Hiring individuals to fill the gaps in your team is an expensive process and even more so if you do not do it properly. Choosing to work with a staffing company helps you bypass job postings, screenings, and interviews. If you work with a transparent and personable company like EDI Staffing, you and your goals will be valued and understood from a holistic perspective. EDI Staffing can also perform additional skill tests and scans per your request, with their vast database that the average business owner does not have access to.

MYTH #3 The staffing process takes too much time…

Staffing and supplying talent is what these agencies do best, and their success relies on the efficiency of finding a suitable candidate for your company. Utilizing the resources of a staffing company will save you time because they have every resource that you need to fulfill your project at their fingertips. With a database comprised with over 2 million professionals and technical tools to verify unique skill sets, there is no doubt that using a staffing firm like EDI Staffing will save you a tremendous amount of time. 

MYTH #4 Staffing companies are only for big companies…

Small businesses tend to have people who are forced to wear many hats. Staffing companies can help both big and small companies find talent and take the pressure off of individuals, so they can focus on what they do best. EDI Staffing has over 26 years of experience working with companies of all sizes and strives to build close relationships with clients to understand their needs to their full ability. 

Now that these 4 myths have been debunked, with a little help from a staffing agency you can hire your next employee with less stress and focus on what you do best.