Our Recruiting & Staffing Blog

Get hired faster this holiday season. Highlight the soft skills employers need most for seasonal jobs and turn short-term work into long-term opportunity.

Q4 is the busiest time of year—don’t wait to hire. See how early recruiting ensures reliable workers, reduced turnover, and stronger results.

As we move through the second half of 2025, businesses across North and South Carolina are keeping a closer eye on labor costs. Whether you're in warehousing, light industrial, or manufacturing, you've probably noticed the bill rates from staffing agencies creeping up—and you might be wondering why.

In today’s hiring market, speed is everything. Whether you’re replacing someone who ghosted a shift or ramping up for a seasonal rush, every hour that role sits unfilled is costing you money - and momentum.

Even when they have other options...
Let’s talk about something we hear from clients every now and then.

When employers look at a staffing agency’s markup, it’s easy to assume the number is simply “wages plus a little extra.” The truth is that little extra covers a whole lot!

We get it - job applications can feel like a lot. From filling out forms to showing ID and even passing a drug test, it might seem like there are a ton of hoops to jump through just to get started.

If you’ve ever lost sleep wondering whether your new hire’s background check cleared or if their documentation meets state and federal standards - you’re not alone. For employers today, hiring isn’t just about finding the right person for the job. It’s about making sure every “i” is dotted, every “t” is crossed, and every hire keeps you compliant and protected.
That’s where we come in.

Temporary employees can be the perfect solution when you need extra hands without long-term commitment. But what if that temp worker turns out to be a rockstar? Can you hire them? How soon? What’s the process like?

One of the biggest myths about staffing is that we start recruiting after you call. But the truth is, a solid staffing agency is always recruiting — always sourcing, screening, and stacking talent for the next request.