Frequestly Asked Questions

Approximately one in 10 U.S. temporary and contract employees (13%) work in the engineering, IT, and scientific sector.

According to ASA research, 75% of staffing employees in the office-clerical
and administrative sector work full time, which is about the same as
the overall U.S. labor force. Manpower provides flexible schedules and part-time
work as well. You can decide where, when, and how you want to
work to accommodate personal needs and achieve work-life balance.

Safety is a top priority for Manpower and our employees. We will work with your on-site client to make sure you receive the training you need to be safe during your assignment. Manpower provides general safety training, and specific training is typically provided by our client.

On-the-job worker safety is critically important to ASA staffing firm members. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and ASA recently entered into an alliance to help provide association members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help protect the health and safety of temporary and contract workers. ASA also dedicates a whole section of its website— americanstaffing.net/safetymatters —to educate staffing firms and clients about critical worker safety considerations.

Manpower provides a spectrum of opportunities for you — temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire placements.

If a permanent position is a current career goal, Manpower offers a proven bridge to permanent jobs. According to ASA research, more than half of temporary and contract employees working in the office–clerical and administrative sector say that the reason for choosing this type of work is that “it’s a way to get a permanent job.” Nearly one-third of temporary and contract employees in the sector were offered a permanent position by a company where they worked on assignment, and more than three-quarters of employees accepted the job. Additionally, the majority of employees in this sector state that their temporary or contract assignment helped them develop new or improved skills, strengthen their résumés, and provided on-the-job experience.

If a permanent position is a current career goal, staffing employment offers a proven bridge to permanent jobs. According to ASA research, nearly four in 10 staffing employees working in the engineering, IT, and scientific sector were offered a permanent position by a company they worked with on assignment, and nearly two-thirds of employees accepted the job. Staffing also offers work schedule flexibility.

To attract qualified employees, Manpower offers our associates competitive pay, health insurance, holiday pay, free training & development courses, and a discounted online shopping site.

Industrial sector staffing firms provide a spectrum of services—temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire placements—to their employees and clients. Positions are available for both the skilled and unskilled trades in manufacturing, factory work, logistics and distribution, shipping and receiving, materials handling, hospitality, retail, transportation, and more. Assignments include both light labor—for instance cleaning, assembling, and maintenance—and heavy labor—like construction, moving, and storage.

Yes, depending on the circumstances. Most individuals that work with staffing firms, like Manpower, are employees of the staffing firm.

If a permanent position is a current career goal, staffing employment offers a proven bridge to permanent jobs. According to ASA research, the majority of temporary and contract employees say that assignments strengthen their résumés, provide them with on-the-job experience, and expose them to different technology platforms. Additionally, Manpower can save you time in your job search, as we have insights into job openings that may not be publicly posted.

To attract the most qualified employees, staffing firms offer competitive wages and benefits, including schedule flexibility. Many staffing companies offer health insurance, as well as vacation and holiday pay, and some offer retirement savings plans. Depending on the position and responsibilities, your staffing firm may also provide professional liability coverage.

To attract qualified employees, Manpower offers our associates competitive pay, health insurance, holiday pay, free training & development courses, and a discounted online shopping site. 

After applying with Manpower, we will contact you to talk through your skills, knowledge, abilities and past employment.  Together, we will confirm that we are the right fit to assist you in your job search.  If so, then we will have you arrive in our office for a one-on-one interview with a Manpower Representative.  During this time, you may be asked to complete software and skills assessments to further demonstrate your capabilities. We will also review what it means to be a Manpower employee, provide you with an orientation of Manpower and equip you with proper safety training.

In this industry, Manpower offers a spectrum of services— temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire placements—to our clients.

Responsibilities managed by Manpower include, but are not limited to, payroll, insurance and other benefits, and workers’ compensation— alleviating human resource-related paperwork challenges for clients and allowing your company to concentrate on other core aspects of your business.

Manpower also conducts skill and software testing to provide qualified candidates for your positions. Additional customized testing and training can be conducted depending on the industry and job requirements.

One in 10 U.S. temporary and contract employees (13%) work in the engineering, IT, and scientific sector.

Manpower removes the burden of unemployment insurance, workers' compensation liabilities, and tax liability from clients. We serve as business partners and provide pertinent industry information and updates-particularly related to employment law and worker safety-as the economic, legal, and regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

Safety is a top priority for Manpower and our employees. We work closely with our clients to ensure that our employees receive the training they need to work safely during their assignments. Manpower provides general safety training, and site-specific training typically is provided by clients.

On-the-job worker safety is critically important. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and ASA recently entered into an alliance to help provide association members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help protect the health and safety of temporary workers. ASA also dedicates a whole section of its website—americanstaffing.net/safetymatters—to educate staffing firms and clients about critical worker safety considerations.

Engineering, IT, and scientific staffing firms can require contract employees to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect client intellectual property.

Organizations seek the services of engineering, IT, and scientific staffing firms for workforce flexibility to keep fully staffed during busy times. Contract employees can effectively address labor fluctuations and staff vacancies, assist with project-based work, help with fluctuations with business project management, assist with software conversions, and address other critical challenges.

Whether it is a contract job lasting a few months or several years—or a permanent placement—Manpower helps to enable businesses to adjust their work-forces to meet their changing needs.

The types of positions that engineering, IT, and scientific firms, like Manpower, fill are exceedingly varied, and range from contract and project-based work, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire placements in a wide variety of environments.

Day-to-day oversight of the employee is generally provided by our client’s on-site supervisor. Other responsibilities are managed by Manpower, including, but not limited to, payroll, insurance and other benefits, and workers’ compensation—alleviating human resource-related paperwork challenges, allowing our client to focus on its core business.

Yes. Manpower allows you to hire a temporary or contract employee as a permanent member of your team. This process varies may vary slightly by area, but a placement fee may be negotiated with a Manpower to complete the hiring process.

Businesses say that workforce flexibility is an important reason to work with staffing firms because it allows them to remain fully staffed during busy times. Whether it’s a temporary job lasting a few months or several years— or a temporary-to-hire placement—Manpower enables businesses to adjust their workforces to meet their changing needs.

Partnering with Manpower can be a powerful business strategy for a company. Businesses can “audition” candidates to ensure they are perfect fit for positions. And, Manpower is an expert at sourcing & recruiting top talent. We build strong professional relationships with our clients so that they can predict— and fulfill—staffing needs before you can anticipate them. Manpower has the expertise to find the best candidates for client needs, and afford companies the flexibility to address skills shortages or fluctuating demand.