Recruiting
Direct hire vs staffing agency
Direct hire vs staffing agency compares two models: direct hire ends with a permanent employee on your payroll, while a staffing agency often keeps the worker on its payroll.
With direct hire, a recruiter finds a candidate and steps away once you hire them. The worker joins your team as your employee. With a staffing agency, the agency often employs the worker and sends them to you, so you pay the agency for each hour.
Direct hire fits long-term roles where you want full control and loyalty. Staffing fits short projects or seasonal peaks, where flexibility matters more. Costs differ in structure: a one-time search fee versus an ongoing markup. Compare terms and guarantees before you choose.
Read the basics in direct hire and talent sourcing. Peachtree VA offers direct hire through its recruitment services. Think about how long you need the person, how much control you want and what you can budget before you pick a path.
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