Staffing & PEO Industry

When it comes to temporary staffing firms, safety compliance isn’t just a box to check it’s a shared responsibility that directly impacts your workers, your clients, and your bottom line. Violations from Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) are common in staffing arrangements because responsibility is split between the staffing firm and the host employer. Understanding where things go wrong and how to prevent it can significantly reduce risk. Understanding OSHA’s “Joint Employer” Standard OSHA treats staffing firms and host employers as jointly responsible for maintaining a safe workplace. That means: […]

Background: A Temporary Staffing Agency Facing Rising Workers’ Comp Costs A mid-sized temporary staffing agency in California was struggling with rising workers’ compensation premiums due to a high ex-mod of 1.45. The company placed workers in manufacturing, warehousing and clerical roles, but frequent workplace injuries—particularly slips, falls and lifting-related strains were driving up their insurance […]

Staffing agencies need Care, Custody and Control (CCC) insurance because they place employees in workplaces they do not directly own or control. Most standard liability policies exclude this type of coverage, but policies can be tailored to remove the exclusion, allowing businesses to add-on the coverage. If an agency is operating without CCC, it can […]

As we approach the halfway mark of 2025, the light industrial staffing industry finds itself at a pivotal point—caught between economic headwinds and emerging opportunities. While the early part of the year has presented challenges, several encouraging trends and innovations are reshaping how companies source, manage and retain light industrial talent. Whether you’re a staffing […]