agency workers
Hired through intermediaries
Agency workers are employees hired through a staffing or employment agency rather than directly by the company where they perform their work.
The agency handles payroll, benefits, and administrative matters while the worker reports to the client business day-to-day.
This arrangement gives employers flexibility to scale their workforce without long-term commitments, though agency workers often receive fewer benefits than permanent staff.
The warehouse relies heavily on agency workers during the holiday rush.
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