Common Situations in Today’s Business Environment

Many client companies are utilizing a variety of staffing alternatives in today’s business environment.  Contract staffing often provides the flexibility needed to accommodate a changing economy.  Hayes Group, LLC can provide candidates for contract staffing; and through Top Echelon Contracting, those candidates can be assigned to work at your facility.  Top Echelon Contracting actually becomes the employer and handles all the administrative and paperwork issues tied to assigned employees.  You may want to ask yourself a few questions to see if contract staffing is the solution for you.

• Do you have a hiring freeze now that prohibits you from hiring someone?
• Do you have a special project that you need to complete?
• Do you need to reduce tax risks associated with 1099 independent contractors?
• Do you want to evaluate a candidate’s skills prior to offering employment?
• Do you need workers to keep up with the demand, but don’t want to add employees to your staff?
• Do you want to avoid layoffs and bad press?

Industry demand for contract staffing continues to grow.  Here are some of the most common reasons why companies of all sizes use contract staffing services:

• Staffing Flexibility – Provides a flexible supply of labor and allows you to effectively match your workload to the workforce.
• Budget Constraints – Funds for contract staffing services usually come from a different pool of money.  As a result, your company may be able to use an alternate budget to bring on contractors and still get the job done even when your company is experiencing a budget constraint.
• Headcount Issues – If your company is experiencing a hiring freeze, why not consider Top Echelon Contracting employees. 
• End of Assignment Flexibility – When your requirements diminish, you can easily adjust your labor supply.  No layoffs, bad press, or lasting labor burden.
• Utilize for a Specific Project or Purpose – Top Echelon Contracting employees can be utilized for a specific purpose or specific project.  This arrangement is ideal because the candidates are available as needed.
• Try Before You Buy (Temp-to-direct) – Contracting provides an opportunity to “test drive” a potential direct hire before you make a long-term commitment.
• Avoid IRS Scrutiny From 1099 Issues – In recent years, the IRS has begun to realize the large sums of potential tax revenue they are losing due to misclassified 1099 independent contractors who should be employees.  The employee tax deductions include: federal and state income tax, and social security and Medicare.  Top Echelon Contracting handles all the administrative and paperwork issues and pays the necessary employer taxes, including social security and Medicare, federal and state unemployment tax, and Workers' Compensation premiums.

Why should you outsource your contract staffing?
Top Echelon Contracting, Inc., provides the administrative and financial services for contract placements.  Hayes Group, LLC will be your main point of contact for all of your recruiting needs.  Top Echelon Contracting becomes the employer for the candidate recruited by Hayes Group, LLC and selected by you.  Top Echelon Contracting handles the payroll, taxes, insurance, benefits, invoicing, and all other administrative matters.  By combining the recruiting skillsofHayes Group, LLC with the contract staffing services of Top Echelon Contracting, Hayes Group, LLC can offer full-service staffing and unsurpassed value to clients.

Benefits for Contractors 
By using Top Echelon Contracting as employer-of-record, contractors have access to and can choose from a variety of benefits, including individual and family health insurance, vacation time, retirement savings and many others. Small contracting firms cannot usually offer these benefits - but we do.

Insurance coverage for every situation
In today's business environment, insurance coverage should be a necessary requirement for every contractor working at your facility.  Top Echelon Contracting carries a comprehensive package of insurance.