ERI Honors Thousands of Contingent Temporary and Contract Workers During National Staffing Employee Week, September 10-16

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After 20 years serving as a key contributor of staffing solutions for an array of organizations throughout Florida, regions of the USA and Caribbean, Employment Resources Inc., (ERI) joins annually in a national tribute as staffing companies celebrate National Staffing Employee Week, September 10-16.

According to the American Staffing Association, businesses procure staffing companies for quality talent in all occupational sectors reporting that 79% of temporary and contract employees work full-time, 35 hours or more per week, matching the rest of the permanent work force. Additionally, 80% of staffing clients say staffing firms offer a good way to find people who can become permanent employees; 88% of staffing employees say that temporary or contract work made them more employable.

"National Staffing Employee Week gives our organization, ERI, a chance to salute our talented contingency employees: Temporary, Temp-to-Perm (Evaluation Hires) and Direct Hire candidates," said Marcia McPherson, President and Owner of ERI and it's newest division EHS – Executive Hospitality Search.

Whether candidates are just beginning their career or those with well-established track records, ERI fulfills placement for levels of employment ranging from line staff to skilled and knowledge-based employees. "There are very few things that are as important to an individual as their profession. My teams and I have been able to make a positive influence and impact many lives. It's very rewarding, and we are very proud to make an annual salute to the thousands of contingency workers for their valuable contribution to the growth of our economy," said Marcia McPherson, President and Owner of ERI.

Temporary and contract employment offers many benefits:

Jobs: The staffing industry fills millions of positions every day. Some 2.98 million temporary and contract employees work through U.S. staffing firms on an average business day.

Flexibility: Employees can choose when, where, and how they want to work. Companies can get the skills they need to keep fully staffed during peak periods and seasonal fluctuations.

Bridge: Temporary and contract work provides a bridge to permanent employment. People can try out a prospective employer and showcase their skills for a permanent job. Companies can evaluate candidates closely with a guarantee that a replacement will be provided if required.

Choice: Many people choose temporary and contract work as a preferred employment option. They can select their work schedules and choose among a variety of diverse and challenging assignments.

Cost Savings: Procuring staffing agencies allows companies to keep their permanent staff on track by assuming a variety of staffing tasks to improve their clients workplace efficiencies, increase profits by saving time and to help reduce overtime and costs related to payroll administration.

"We're proud to be involved for the past twenty years in an industry that provides so many benefits to employees, to businesses, and to America's economy," adds Mrs. McPherson.

Mrs. McPherson received awards from the Regional National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the JM Families American Achievers Award. In 2007 and 2008, Inc. 500 Magazine named ERI to the list of 5,000 fastest growing companies. She also received InFocus magazine's Quiet Storm Award for Woman Business Owner/Entrepreneurs. The South Florida Business Journal listed ERI among the largest Temporary and Personnel Staffing Firms ranked by annual billings in 2010. 

Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI)

Employment Resources Inc., in addition to their new Executive Hospitality Search division, places thousands of employees in Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct Hire positions within the Central Florida, South Florida tri-county area, the U.S. and internationally. ERI services clients from offices located in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando areas in Florida. In each geographic area it serves, Employment Resources, Inc. contributes to one of the most basic needs of the community – "putting people to work."

From the start, the vision has always been to create a company that helps as many different types of people as possible. That's why Employment Resources Inc. is a full-service staffing company, with levels of employment ranging from line staff to skilled and knowledge-based employees. 

For information, go to www.employmentresources.net and www.executivehospitalitysearch.com

About the American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing industry. ASA and its affiliated chapters advance the interests of staffing and recruiting firms of all sizes and across all sectors through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. ASA members provide the full range of employment and work force services and solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, outplacement and outsourcing, training, and human resource consulting.

SOURCE Employment Resources Inc.