But as the field of scientific temporary workers grows, training will become more sophisticated, predicts Kelly's Kleiner. Industries are going to start looking to staffing companies to provide a high level of certification and training in areas that go beyond word processing. We are spending a great deal of time and money in adding value to our services for our customers and our employees. He also says that KSR is working on providing safety training for employees in specific areas, such as clinical trials and environmental testing labs. Our clients are asking for this type of service.
Some temporary agencies go further than the legal requirements.
But lots of agencies don't provide baseline training and expect the client to provide all the training. He stresses that safety is a two-way street. For example, On Assignment wants to be sure that its employees feel comfortable reporting potential workplace hazards to a supervisor. On Assignment has terminated relationships with employers for this reason. Do your normal training, and do not allow them to work unsupervised until they are really up to speed.