--- title: "Uncategorized | The Staffing Guide" description: "Browse Uncategorized articles on The Staffing Guide" --- # Category: Uncategorized - ## [What Employers Need to Know Before Using a Staffing Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-employers-need-to-know-before-using-a-staffing-agency/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Before using a staffing agency, know the contract terms, billing, co-employment, who runs payroll and the questions to ask before you sign anything. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-employers-need-to-know-before-using-a-staffing-agency/) - ## [How to Manage Seasonal Workers: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-manage-seasonal-workers-a-practical-guide-for-small-businesses/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) How to manage seasonal workers: fast onboarding, clear schedules, training, safety and communication habits that keep temporary staff productive. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-manage-seasonal-workers-a-practical-guide-for-small-businesses/) - ## [Temp-to-Hire vs Direct Hire: Which Hiring Model Is Right for Your Business?](https://russellstaffinginc.com/temp-to-hire-vs-direct-hire-which-hiring-model-is-right-for-your-business/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Temp-to-hire vs direct hire: how each hiring model works, the costs, risks and conversion fees, and how to decide which suits a role at your business. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/temp-to-hire-vs-direct-hire-which-hiring-model-is-right-for-your-business/) - ## [Background Check Requirements for New Hires: What Employers Need to Know](https://russellstaffinginc.com/background-check-requirements-for-new-hires-what-employers-need-to-know/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Background checks for new hires: what they can reveal, FCRA consent and adverse action steps, ban-the-box rules and the mistakes employers make. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/background-check-requirements-for-new-hires-what-employers-need-to-know/) - ## [How to Write an Effective Job Description That Attracts Quality Candidates](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-write-an-effective-job-description-that-attracts-quality-candidates/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) How to write a job description that attracts quality candidates: a clear title, honest duties, real requirements, a pay range and mistakes to avoid. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-write-an-effective-job-description-that-attracts-quality-candidates/) - ## [Staffing Agency Fees Explained: What Employers Actually Pay](https://russellstaffinginc.com/staffing-agency-fees-explained-what-employers-actually-pay/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Staffing agency fees explained: bill rate vs pay rate, what the markup covers, conversion fees, and how to judge whether an agency is worth the cost. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/staffing-agency-fees-explained-what-employers-actually-pay/) - ## [How to Onboard a New Employee Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-onboard-a-new-employee-properly-a-step-by-step-guide/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) How to onboard a new employee properly, from paperwork before day one to the 90-day check-in, so new hires settle in faster and are more likely to stay. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-onboard-a-new-employee-properly-a-step-by-step-guide/) - ## [Employer of Record vs Staffing Agency: What Is the Difference?](https://russellstaffinginc.com/employer-of-record-vs-staffing-agency-what-is-the-difference/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Employer of record vs staffing agency: how each model works, who carries employer liability, what each costs and how to choose the right fit. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/employer-of-record-vs-staffing-agency-what-is-the-difference/) - ## [New Year Hiring Checklist for Small Business Owners](https://russellstaffinginc.com/new-year-hiring-checklist-for-small-business-owners/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) A New Year hiring checklist for small business owners: budget, role definitions, job posts, interviews and onboarding, so you hire faster in January. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/new-year-hiring-checklist-for-small-business-owners/) - ## [How to Hire Seasonal and Holiday Temp Workers: A Small Business Guide](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-hire-seasonal-and-holiday-temp-workers-a-small-business-guide/) [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) Hiring seasonal or holiday temp workers? Plan headcount, cover the legal basics, set pay and train fast so your small business gets through the rush. [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-hire-seasonal-and-holiday-temp-workers-a-small-business-guide/) ### Recently Published - [The True Cost of Hiring an Employee: A Q1 Budgeting Guide for Small Businesses](https://russellstaffinginc.com/true-cost-of-hiring-an-employee/) - [Illegal Interview Questions: What Employers Should Not Ask (and What to Ask Instead)](https://russellstaffinginc.com/illegal-interview-questions-employers/) - [Are Unpaid Working Interviews Legal? What Employers Need to Know About Trial Shifts](https://russellstaffinginc.com/are-unpaid-working-interviews-legal/) - [Rehiring Seasonal Employees: When You Need a New Form I-9](https://russellstaffinginc.com/rehiring-seasonal-employees-form-i-9/) - [Hiring 14- and 15-Year-Olds for Winter Break: Federal Hours Rules for Employers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/hiring-14-and-15-year-olds-winter-break/) - [How Holiday Bonuses Are Taxed: An Employer’s Guide to Withholding, Gift Cards and Overtime](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-holiday-bonuses-are-taxed-employers/) - [Do Employers Have to Pay Holiday Pay? Federal Rules for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year](https://russellstaffinginc.com/do-employers-have-to-pay-holiday-pay/) - [Form 1099-NEC for 2026 Payments: The $2,000 Threshold and What Small Businesses Must File](https://russellstaffinginc.com/form-1099-nec-small-business-2026/) - [Employee or Independent Contractor? A Year-End Classification Review for Employers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/employee-or-independent-contractor-year-end-review/) - [How to Convert a Seasonal Employee to Permanent: An Employer’s Guide](https://russellstaffinginc.com/convert-seasonal-employee-to-permanent/) - [What Employers Need to Know Before Using a Staffing Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-employers-need-to-know-before-using-a-staffing-agency/) - [How to Manage Seasonal Workers: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-manage-seasonal-workers-a-practical-guide-for-small-businesses/) - [Temp-to-Hire vs Direct Hire: Which Hiring Model Is Right for Your Business?](https://russellstaffinginc.com/temp-to-hire-vs-direct-hire-which-hiring-model-is-right-for-your-business/) - [Background Check Requirements for New Hires: What Employers Need to Know](https://russellstaffinginc.com/background-check-requirements-for-new-hires-what-employers-need-to-know/) - [How to Write an Effective Job Description That Attracts Quality Candidates](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-write-an-effective-job-description-that-attracts-quality-candidates/) ### Topics - [Accounting Careers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/accounting-careers/) (2) - [Applying & Interviews](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/applying-and-interviews/) (13) - [Career Changes](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/career-changes/) (8) - [Certifications](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/certifications/) (2) - [Finance Careers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/finance-careers/) (1) - [How Staffing Works](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/how-staffing-works/) (7) - [Pay, Tax & Contracts](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/pay-tax-and-contracts/) (23) - [Role Comparisons](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/role-comparisons/) (4) - [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) (10) - [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) (29)