If you’re looking to recruit some extra staff then you may look at a recruitment company or a reputable firm offering labour hire Sydney.
What you may not realize is that these are two different things. You need to choose the right one for your current needs.
The Labour Hire Firm
Labour hire firms will have a list of people on their books that are ready, willing and able to start working for you.
These workers will usually be specialized in a specific field and you will be hiring their services for a set period of time; you will not be hiring the worker.
In many ways it can be likened to employing a plumber or another contractor. However when you go to a plumbing firm you are using their services. But when you go to a labour hire firm you are getting someone to work for you.
They will wear your uniform and follow your rules and instructions in the same way as any other employee. But, they will also remain under contract by the labour hire firm.
You pay their firm and they take care of the worker’s wages, health benefits, insurance cover and other needs.
This is a great way to take someone on for a short period to achieve a specific result. The cost is generally cheaper than hiring your own staff and they are available instantly.
This makes them great when you need emergency cover. There should be no need to train these workers; they already have the specialist knowledge they need.
You will be able to use them as and when you need them which prevents you from having to pay to keep staff on just in case and means you can always access their skills.
The Recruitment Company
A recruitment company is looking to link you with your new employee. They also have a number of well qualified people on their books. The difference is that they will send you CV’s and information regarding each of these people for you to consider.
A labour hire firm simply sends you a qualified member of staff.
The details sent to you by the recruitment company will be designed to show you potential candidates. You will then need to interview them and select the ones that suits your needs best.
At the end of the process you will be adding a new member of staff to your books; this means you’ll be liable for their welfare, insurance and other needs. They will become another permanent member of staff.
The recruitment company simply makes the process of finding new employees easier as they do the initial searching for you. After that it is no different to the standard recruitment of staff process.
Both options have their place in the workforce.
A labour hire firm will give you the specialist skills you need for just as long as you need them. But if you’re looking for long term help then you’ll need to use a reputable recruitment firm.
