Nowhere is this more evident than in the construction industry, where employment is expected to grow about 9 percent through 2008. For construction companies looking to staff up during peak workload periods, utilizing a staffing firm makes great sense. In today s tight labor market, selecting the most productive person for the job has never been more important. To maximize workers productivity, it s crucial for employers to have a way to identify not only workers skills, but also whether or not they have the desire to do quality work. Staffing firms can identify employees using comprehensive assessment tools that measure such skills and abilities as the finger dexterity needed to manipulate small parts, and the hand-eye coordination needed for very precise work.
Employees are also more likely to be satisfied and productive and stay with the job longer.
The result translates into a win-win situation for both parties. Companies also demand that workers have more that just the technical skills to perform a job. Employees now need a new dimension of personal skills to exceed customers expectations. Many staffing firms offer their employees training in such customer service skills. This training can equip workers with service skills that will help them to be effective.