Workforce

Find the Right New Hire by Using a Staffing Agency
In most cases, companies only hire the best fit 50% of the time because they often never test drive the new employee before placing them on their payroll. But a good staffing company can raise that percentage.
By Spruill Alexander
April 15, 2021
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by Spruill Alexander
Spruill Alexander has been an insurance professional for over 27 years, providing advice to companies in the temporary labor sector. Spruill is a Certified Work Comp Advisor and has also become well versed in the area of large benefit plans.
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