5 Myths about working through a staffing agency

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02-03-2022

Do you usually skip job ads from staffing agencies when browsing vacancies?
Chances are, it’s because of some common misconceptions about temp work. A lot of people believe that staffing agencies don’t offer “real” jobs. Temporary, low-paid, with poor conditions—right? Wrong!
Today, we’re tackling the 5 biggest myths about working through a staffing agency.
We bet you’ll think twice before clicking away from an agency job ad ever again!

1. Staffing agencies pay poorly

One of the biggest myths is that staffing agencies pay less. But as a temporary worker, you fall under the same wage rules (CAO) as the company you’re working for. That means you earn the same as someone directly employed in the same or a similar role!
Yes, the agency gets paid too—but that’s arranged separately and doesn’t affect your salary at all.

2. Temps have worse working conditions

Many people think that temps can be let go easily, don’t receive holiday pay, or miss out on bonuses for overtime or irregular hours. That might have been true in the past, but today, conditions for temporary workers are much better.
While many temp jobs are still temporary, it’s now increasingly common to get a permanent contract after your assignment ends!

3. Staffing agencies don’t care about the person

Some believe agencies only care about filling vacancies and not about who you are as a person. That’s not true at all!
At Concreeto, we care deeply about your personal development. We use our wide network to find the perfect match for you. We want you to feel at home at your new job. And in many cases, you can even take training courses via Concreeto and our partners to grow in your career.

4. You can only work on call as a temp

Definitely not true! At Concreeto, we offer both part-time and full-time jobs. In fact, temps now work an average of about 30 hours per week.
Many roles are also long-term. So if you're looking for a steady full-time job in sectors like technology, logistics, construction, or cleaning—check out our vacancies! There might just be something for you.

5. You’ll have better chances finding work without an agency

We don’t think so! We have a large network and receive new vacancies every day. Plus, we stay in close contact with our current and potential candidates.
We take the time to get to know you—so we can find the right job for you. And when a suitable vacancy comes in, we’ll call you right away. In some cases, you could be working just a few days later!

So actually… your chances of landing a job are much higher when you search through Concreeto.