Definitions Of Staffing Services A staffing firm finds certified job prospects and brings them together with potential companies for the function of establishing a "direct hire" or "long-term" work relationship. "Contingency" charges are paid by the customer when the employee is worked with. Personnel Consulting A staffing firm encourages customers on a broad variety of labor force solutions, including methods and services for optimizing staff and skill levels, employee performance, training, and recruitment and retention. Long-Term and Contract Help A staffing firm hires workers and assigns them to support or supplement a client's labor force on longer-term assignments. Workers might be used by the staffing firm or appointed as independent specialists. Managed Service Provider An MSP is an on-site provider engaged to manage all elements of a client's short-lived and contract staffing services, including recommending or picking staffing firms and supplier management systems. An MSP might or might not provide its own staffing services, and might utilize several or no VMS service providers. Managed Services A staffing firm presumes full obligation for running a particular client function for which the staffing firm has operational competence (e.g., call center, mailroom, data processing center, lunchroom, landscaping, guards, upkeep, janitorial services) on a continuing basis. This is often performed under a "statement of work" arrangement rather than in regards to hourly labor. Outplacement A staffing company supplies profession shift services, including profession counseling, screening, training, interview coaching, and referrals, to assist a client's separating workers. Payrolling A staffing company puts on its payroll staff members recruited or worked with by the client.