A temporary staffing organization, often known as a temp agency or staffing agency, recruits and retains people for short- and long-term tasks. Temp agencies often work with certain industries or professions, such as healthcare, computer technology, accountancy, office administration, or industrial labor. 1
Companies that need short- or long-term temporary employees engage into arrangements with temp agencies in order to fill positions with adequately qualified individuals. Companies pay temp agencies, while temporary employees pay the agency.