Frequently Asked Questions About How We Work

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How is Kimco Staffing Services different from all the other staffing firms?

Kimco's unique organizational structure gives you something that no one else can offer: the expertise of niche recruiting specialists who share a common database and a common goal - to exceed our clients' and Associates' expectations, every time!

While many of our competitors claim to be multi-divisional, they actually use the same staff to recruit, interview and fill requests for all divisions. This differentiation is what sets Kimco apart. Each of our specialty areas - Office, Industrial, Technical, Financial, and Healthcare - is focused only on its own niche, with a dedicated office and staff. Kimco's entire operation is built around our unique Team Approach to staffing. Employees from all six practices can access a company's profile, special requirements, recent interactions, and other important account information, providing consistent, seamless, personalized service. Our Associates also benefit from our Team Approach. Once an individual is placed in our system, that person will be evaluated for positions in all of our practices, while still working with professionals holding the knowledge and expertise essential to their specific industry.

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What types of positions do you fill/place candidates in?

Through our specialized recruiting practices, Kimco can connect companies and candidates in the areas of accounting/finance, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, science/biotech, healthcare, office support, and light industrial work.

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What hiring options do you offer your clients?

We offer numerous staffing solutions to help our clients maximize productivity while controlling costs: temporary, temp-to-hire, contract, project, direct-hire, managed staffing and payroll service are options offered by all Kimco Staffing Services practices.

In addition, our sister company - KimstaffHR - has the capability of handling all employer-related administrative tasks, including human resources, payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and safety/risk management.

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Do you offer your clients onsite programs?

In 1987, before there was even a name for this kind of program, Kimco set up its first on-site office at a client location. Today, our customized Managed Staffing Programs are helping some of the area's largest employers improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of their flexible workforce.

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Do you guarantee your services?

Kimco Staffing Services is absolutely committed to your total satisfaction, and to providing you with quality Associates who meet or exceed your expectations - each and every time. If for any reason we ever fall short of this goal, we promise swift and appropriate corrective action, at no cost to you. The Kimco Guarantee.

For candidates, finding the right job depends on many different factors - timing, your background and experience, your availability, your salary requirements, etc. While no one can guarantee you a position, if you have strong skills in one of our specialty areas, partnering with Kimco in your job search can tremendously increase your chances of landing a great position. We get to know the hiring managers at client firms on a personal basis. We understand their corporate culture, their personalities, and other factors that influence their hiring decisions. We're called upon daily to help fill hundreds of positions that are never advertised. Our clients trust us to send them only the best, brightest, and most suitable candidates.

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I just need somebody for a few days. Can you help me?

All of our practices are well equipped to assist you with your temporary staffing needs. To find out more about Kimco Temporary Services click here.

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How do you screen the candidates?

Each candidate is reviewed by an experienced recruiting specialist through a pre-employment screening. Kimco Staffing Services represents only those professionals who uphold our hiring criteria. Our Ten-Step Interview process, Innovative Safety Programs, Reference Checks, and testing each play an important role in ensuring quality in every placement. Each Associate is also given our Skill Analyzer Evaluations to allow Kimco Staffing Services to test and screen for your exact needs.

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Do we have to pay even if we don't like any of the candidates you present?

You are under no obligation unless you choose to hire one of our candidates. Kimco is a no-risk way to interview and screen candidates.

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How do I find the nearest office for the Kimco practice I'm interested in?

Kimco currently serves clients and applicants throughout Northern and Southern California. Click here to see our office locator.

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Does Kimco offer any employee benefits to Temporary and Contract Associates?

Kimco Temporary and Contract Associates can qualify to receive a benefits package which includes the following: paid holidays, longevity and referral bonuses, direct deposit, medical insurance programs, credit union membership, entertainment discounts, and more.

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Is there a cost to the employee or candidate for your services?

Absolutely nothing. Unlike the old "employment agencies" of the past, who often charged job-seekers a percentage of their salary to help them find a position, client companies pay today's staffing service fees. The services we offer to job-seekers are 100% free.

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How can using a staffing service like Kimco help me get a better job?

According to the American Staffing Association (ASA), nine out of ten U.S. companies rely on professional staffing firms to help them recruit, screen, and hire qualified candidates for temporary and career positions at every level and salary range. By working with Kimco you'll make the right connections to find the opportunity that is right for you.

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