So you have decided to employ a staff member on a temporary basis. Where do you find the best temporary staff? There are many employment agencies out there but it is important to use the services of an agency that has professional experience in the recruitment of temporary staff.

The right agency will have experience when it comes to temp staff on their database. They will approach your requirements individually in order to understand the skills that you are searching for. They will want to determine the candidate’s role to perform at the company well as the period of time the temp will be required at your business. Is it industry specific with a requirement for specialized skill sets? The best recruitment company to deal with would be one where they can fill positions for niche markets through to broader specific industries including skilled or unskilled workers.

Dealing with a reputable recruitment agency ensures that you will have high quality staff that they have screened and interviewed for the position. The agency deals with the advertising and knows the protocol to attract a steady flow of candidates. The agency is there to provide a valuable service which saves many a business owner the headache of searching for temp staff. The best recruitment firms have the best in resources available and have the expertise to source the right people for the right job. They have knowledge when it comes to searching and placing temporary candidates and will generally have a strong business relationship with many major employers. A recruitment agency with both a good reputation and roots in the employment field will be able to successfully source you temporary staff in a relatively short period of time.

When choosing a recruitment agency for temp staff, deal with one that is established, has a good reputation and is passionate about their profession. They will enjoy working closely with you as an employer to find the best candidates.

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1 Function of Learning 
Career move is a function of how much you are learning. The day learning stops, you should move on, says Debashis Patnaik, senior director of HR at Dell EMC. Smart managers know how to motivate their teams by offering new learning opportunities through training or job-role change. If they fail to do so, despite your expressing the need, it might be time to look out, says Dinesh R, chief HR officer, OYO Rooms.

2 Company Growth 
Try to assess the company you are associated with. If there are signals of trouble, one should start looking out. Inspect if your company is growing or not. If the company is stable, it means your growth opportunities are also limited and that is a right time to move, says Raman Narula, founder, Formula Group.

3 Stalled Career Graph 
In case of no visibility on professional growth in the short term, and in some cases even in the long-term, take the plunge. It is important that you have a clear view on your professional growth two, five or even 10 years down the line, says Dinesh. If this is not moving as committed, you need to re-evaluate your choice against other benefits that come with the role, he says.

4 Loss of Interest 
People don’t quit jobs; they quit bosses. When the equation with the immediate manager turns sour, it’s time to quit. When it becomes difficult to work due to immediate manager and immediate co-workers, it is time to quit, says Patnaik. He said one should avoid working in an unfriendly environment as it is detrimental to being productive.

5 Co & Personal Goals 
Sometimes, there can be divergence between the organisation’s goals or culture and your own values and ethos. If these are very incompatible or you don’t find yourself very enthused about the big picture, it is time to check out, says Dinesh. But the timing for exit has to be perfect. If you do decide to leave a job, quitting at the wrong time can hit you in the pocket

India's staffing sector, with estimated total revenue of Rs 27,000 crore, is expected to register 12 per cent this year, says a report.

According to Indian Staffing Federation, an apex body of flexi staffing industry, the sector which comprises 15 leading firms that account for Rs 270 billion in revenues is projected to grow 12 per cent this year and 10 per cent the next year.


In India, the staffing industry clearly does not have a challenge of addressable market and it is gratifying to witness the rapid growth being shown by each of the organised staffing firms to tap into this opportunity on one hand and enabling rapid job creation on the other, ISF President Rituparna Chakraborty said.

The report noted that the top three firms including two home grown firms TeamLease and Quess along with Swiss headquartered Adecco together account for 20 per cent of the total market share in India.

The five largest staffing companies in India, based on 2015 revenue include TeamLease with a revenue of Rs 1,986.9 crore, Quess Rs 1,959.4 crore, Adecco Rs 1,500 crore, Randstad Rs 1,348.5 crore and Manpower Group Rs 799.1 crore.

Chakraborty further said demonetisation and implementation of GST in recent times shall definitely be a force multiplier to the growth of staffing in India.


The staffing industry provides a platform for recognised employment, work choice, even compensation, annual benefits and health benefits for temporary workforce that constitute a sizeable segment of India's total workforce.

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Women on the go have to carefully balance work demands versus home demands. Flexible work options make this balancing act less tedious, which is now possible with contract jobs. Contract jobs offer a good work-life balance and career opportunities that recognize working women’s multiple responsibilities.

Well Paid: Many contract jobs pay better - some more than 20 per cent better - than full-time jobs, primarily because they demand highly specialized skills.

Flexible work options: Go for a contract job that offers a significant acceptance of flexible work options and allows excellent work-life balance. It should let you feel you’re accomplishing a lot in the day and not just earning a paycheck.

Ability to work from home: The ability to work when your kid is in school or simply from home is an added advantage.

Good daycare benefits: A few companies even have onsite daycare facilities, a luxury for new moms who don’t want their career to take a back seat after kids.

These options could help you find success, both in the workplace and in spending quality time with your family.

Tips to find and thrive in a contract job

Determine Your Needs: Always evaluate your needs before searching or applying for the contract jobs. It's important to focus on what is right for you and your family.

Shop for Benefits Early: Settle for positions in companies offering progressive benefits.

Stay Connected: Join industry and professional associations to stay in step with the latest employment trends. Professional networking is the key. It is good to connect with your peers, ex-colleagues, seniors and recruiters. You may also make a list of companies you intend to join, and follow recruiters and professional from these companies.