What It's Like Staffing with Spherion

We're a national recruiting and staffing enterprise active at 200 locations across 35 states. Spherion blends the resources of the world's largest and most specialized talent company with the local insights of our independent franchise owners. A pioneer in the staffing industry, we’ve been providing companies with the workforce solutions they need for 80 years while helping people find jobs and build careers where they can thrive.

Your Strategy, Spherion's Capabilities

  • What is the strategic benefit of partnering with Spherion over a traditional staffing agency?

    Unlike national-only firms, Spherion combines 80 years of institutional recruiting power with established local ownership. This means you get a staffing partner who understands your specific community’s labor trends, wage benchmarks, and talent pools and who is backed by the deep resources and high-levle knowledge of an established franchisor. We don't just fill roles for you; we provide the data-driven insights that help you become an employer of choice in your market.

  • What industries and roles does Spherion specialize in?

    We have specialized expertise in Manufacturing & Logistics, Administrative & Clerical, Professional Services (IT, Finance, HR), and Non-Clinical Healthcare. From entry-level assembly and skilled trades to senior operations management, our recruiters are trained to identify the specific hard and soft skills required for success in high-stakes environments.

  • What type of positions do you fill?

    From entry-level to senior management, Spherion Staffing recruits talent for a wide variety of roles, including administrative, clerical, customer service, call center, light industrial, non-clinical healthcare, and specialized professions.

Staff Sourcing & Selection

  • How do you ensure the candidates you send are actually qualified?

    Every candidate undergoes our proprietary talent selection process. This includes rigorous pre-screening, hard and soft skill assessments, behavioral interviews, and reference checks. For industrial environments, we utilize our IdealMatch™ methodology, which ensures candidates aren't just technically capable, but also a cultural fit for your specific shift, team, and safety standards.

  • How quickly can you respond to urgent staffing needs or seasonal peaks?

    We maintain an active "Ready-to-Work" network of pre-qualified candidates. Because we are locally based, we can often mobilize talent in real-time. For large-scale needs, we offer On-Premise Staffing solutions where a dedicated Spherion manager works at your facility to manage high-volume shifts and ensure 100% fill rates.

  • How quickly can you fill a temporary position?

    When you need staff to fill an interim role in your organization, Spherion is equipped to meet your requirements in real time. We have an active network of pre-qualified candidates ready to step in and fill your flexible staffing needs at a moment’s notice.

  • How do you source candidates?

    At Spherion, we believe sourcing top candidates is a crucial part of the hiring process. Our sourcing methods are designed to identify and connect with candidates right where they are, rather than waiting for them to come to us. We utilize a combination of social media, local networking, referrals, and web-based tools to source candidates that fit your specifications.

  • How does your candidate selection process work?

    Our proprietary talent selection process encompasses a full range of tools to ensure that a candidate has the skills and qualifications to succeed in your organization. This includes prescreening, hard and soft skill assessments, behavioral interviews, and reference checks. Upon request, we can also conduct drug-screening, background checks, and credit checks.

Operations, Safety & Compliance

  • Who handles payroll, taxes, and ACA compliance for flexible staff?

    Spherion acts as the employer of record for all flexible and temp-to-hire employees. We handle all payroll processing, tax withholding, and ACA-compliant healthcare benefits. This reduces your administrative burden and allows your HR team to focus on your core workforce.

  • How does Spherion support workplace safety and Workers' Comp?

    Safety is a non-negotiable part of our operations. Through our Industrial Advantage® program, we conduct safety audits and ensure every employee is trained on basic safety protocols before they step onto your floor. In the event of an injury, Spherion manages the Workers' Compensation claim, minimizing your liability and focus on return-to-work protocols.

  • What's Spherion's process for time card approval?

    For most of our offices, employee timecards are completed, approved, and submitted electronically through Spherion NetWORK, offering clients time savings, visibility, and control over hours worked. In some cases, offices utilize alternate systems. Please consult your local office for more information.

  • Do you comply with the Affordable Care Act?

    Yes, based on specific hours worked, flexible employees are given options for healthcare coverage per Affordable Care Act guidelines.

  • Are Spherion employees offered benefits with their employment?

    Yes, Spherion offers benefits to qualifying employees, based on assignment and hours.

  • What's your process for turning a temp employee into a permanent employee?

    You can reach out to your nearest Spherion office by phone or in-person to make this request, or you can submit an order for direct hire via the online form for the office location nearest to you. A Spherion representative will contact you to discuss your needs, timelines, budget, and hiring contract.

    With a thorough understanding of your hiring requirements, we will source and recruit candidates that meet your criteria. These individuals undergo a rigorous talent selection process that includes prescreening, hard and soft skill assessments, behavioral interviews, and reference and background checks. Select candidates are then measured against our IdealMatchSM hiring methodology to ensure they are the right match for the specific job, hiring manager, and company. Clients are presented with our top choices, and a hiring selection is made. Finally, your Spherion representative will notify the candidate and hiring paperwork will be completed.

  • Are you able to recruit talent from other areas?

    Yes. Spherion Staffing locations are is locally owned by independent franchisees. However, we operate through a network of 200 offices in 35 states, enabling us to strategically reach and recruit candidates throughout the US.

Partnership & Transitions

  • What if I want to hire a temp employee permanently?

    We encourage it! Our "Temp-to-Hire" model is designed as a working audition. You can evaluate performance and cultural fit before making a long-term commitment. Once the contractual hours are met, transitioning a Spherion employee to your permanent payroll is a seamless process managed by your local representative.

  • What happens if a placement doesn't work out?

    Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If a candidate’s performance does not meet your expectations within the initial period of the assignment, notify us immediately. We will provide a qualified replacement at no additional cost to you, ensuring your productivity remains uninterrupted.

  • How do I submit a staffing order with your staffing agency?

    There are several ways you can submit a staffing order: 1) by calling your local Spherion office, 2) by contacting your local office through a form on our website, or 3) in person at your local Spherion office.

  • If an employee gets hurt on the job, is that our responsibility or yours?

    Spherion handles worker’s compensation claims associated with employee injuries during scheduled work hours.

  • If there is no office in my area, can you still provide staffing services to my business?

    If there is a Spherion office in a surrounding area, we may be able to serve your local staffing needs. Contact the Spherion office located closest to you for more information.

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