temp agencies

Short-term job brokers

Temp agencies are businesses that supply workers to other companies for short-term assignments.

The agency handles hiring, payroll, and benefits while the worker performs duties at a client company: She found work through a temp agency while job hunting.

Some temp positions become permanent hires.

Also called staffing agencies or temporary employment agencies.

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