Our job is to find those EAGLES. And match those HIRE STANDARD candidates with the higher standard companies and organizations that can appreciate what they bring to each other. It's also been said of EAGLES, that "you don't find them in a flock with TURKEYS."

Hire Standard specializes in three primary types of staffing solutions:

Direct Hire In an economy where the VERY BEST candidates are STILL currently employed, we always recommend that a permanent job opening be filled via targeted recruiting. Why? Because it is only through recruiting that we can identify the right candidates and sell them on making the change to your organization. We help clients pinpoint the exact nature of the skills, personality and experience you require. We can evaluate the intangibles your environment requires. And minimize the risk to both the employer and the prospective employee.

Contract Hire Standard Staffing offers Contract Employees as short term solutions to short term problems. Our employees come from our pool of candidates for full-time, permanent positions. Each is fully tested, referenced, and looking for a career -- not just a job. For more information on how we structure Contract Rates, email:helen@hirestandard.com

Temp-to-Hire When no other solution appears viable, Temp to Hire is always an option. Hire Standard Staffing prides itself on the quality of our Contract Employees. Nationally, only 5% of contract employees are hired as permanent employees. Our numbers are closer to 180 degrees away from that national norm. Since we don't look for "Career Temps" to just fill orders. Our skilled knowledge workers prove their worth on the job. If your concept of temporary employees has been tainted by your experience with temp agencies, call us and see how our Hire Standard applies to you, too.

SHOW THIS TO YOUR COO AND GET THE $$$/ CREDIT/ AWARD FOR IDEA OF THE YEAR!!!

LET US BILL YOUR CORPORATE CREDIT CARD FOR CONVENIENCE AND REAL SAVINGS (BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMP INVOICES.)

Did you know that Microsoft Corporation only writes ONE A/P CHECK A MONTH? They use their credit card to gain control of their payables. And they get the float by asking to be billed the DAY AFTER their billing cycle ends. So instead of net 30 days... they get an EXTRA 25 DAYS before the bill is even sent to them by their CC company.
Many of our clients prefer to use their corporate AMEX, VISA or MASTERCARD accounts to streamline the billing process. All credit card invoices still carry appropriate hard copy documentation (timesheets, etc.) to facilitate record keeping.

We're here to help you solve business problems. Sometimes that means hiring a full-time employee. Sometimes that means bringing on professional level staff on a contract basis. Sometimes that means promoting someone inside and then replacing at a more cost efficient level. Sometimes that means consulting with you to make your staff as effective as it can be.
Together, we work to establish the parameters that best solve your problem. You determine the necessary skills— the tangibles you require before we even start our search. Then we match the tangibles to your needs before we even call you. So all you need to concern yourself about is FEELING GOOD ABOUT THE INTANGIBLES.
After we verbally present a candidate who meets or exceeds your stated requirements and you schedule an interview, we'll be happy to send you confirming paperwork. You'll get test scores, resumés, references -- everything you need to finalize a hire confidently.
We don't send paper. We send people.
We don't get paid if we don't send you the right match. That's the best motivation in the world for us to work effectively, efficiently and smart.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Hire Standard Staffing has many satisfied clients in the Washington DC market. Hire Standard Staffing's corporate headquarters is in Washington, DC, where "driven" is a state of mind and exceptional requirements and skills are the standard. In the DC market, our success has been fueled by the fact that our candidates are screened to a "Hire Standard." When we opened in 1989 in Washington, DC as a local, woman-owned business, activities were limited to PERMANENT placement of support staff. The lines between Permanent and Temporary functions were clear. And our focus was narrow. Then the job market changed. Our permanent clients asked us to staff their temporary needs with employees from our pool of full time job applicants -- which means that we always have applied a hire standard to every job situation from career professional to short term temp. Today, that standard defines every candidate we represent.

In addition, we look for high levels of integrity, as well as excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and/or exceptional sales skills in every employee we represent.

From training to assessments, contact us to explore the full range of ancillary services we can provide.

Hire Standard Staffing assesses all job applicants to find those who have attitudes and skills associated with outstanding work performance.

WE ALSO REQUIRE PERFORMANCE BASED REFERENCES: SIMPLY CONFIRMING EMPLOYMENT IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

Some jobs require tangible skills testing. Our skills testing software, Pre•Valuate, is the best on the market. (How do we know? During our evaluation process, our President — at that time a complete computer novice — took the tests herself. She scored 80% competancy on the leading industry skills testing software — without any experience!!! Needless to say, Pre•Valuate software DID NOT pass her with flying colors — which met our higher standards for evaluation testing.)

But skills testing is only part of the story. Our staffing professionals have background and experience in a variety of other business environments. We can find and assess qualified professionals in a variety of business environments. And in many cases, we can provide unique solutions to resolving staffing problems via temp-to-hire or other creative options.

To make the best matches, we also look for the intangibles. More importantly, our experience helps us know what those intangibles are.

BUT EXPERIENCE ISN'T ALWAYS ENOUGH. THAT'S WHEN WE RECOMMEND FOREGROUND CHECK FROM ROI SERVICES GROUP -- AN EXCLUSIVE SERVICE THAT HELPS YOU MAKE THE CRITICAL HIRING DECISION THAT MAKES THE MOST SENSE FOR YOU.

It makes our task harder. But it also makes our candidates a better fit.

Find out more about who we are

and why we're different.

WE'RE LARGE ENOUGH...to offer all the choices you need. To see your Big Picture. To be able to service your requirements. Expeditiously.

SMALL ENOUGH... to provide the luxury of Hire Standards. To know that churn and burn high volume is the polar opposite of quality. To want your business. Not need it. Want it.

SMART ENOUGH... to know what it takes to keep your business. And then, to provide it. Consistently.

We are not interested in being all things to everyone. We have established our "Nordstrom's Niche" in this market. For clients who want more than warm bodies to take up a seat, we are very successful in matching their needs.

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Revised: JANUARY 11, 2005

Hire Standard Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hire Standard Staffing will provide all applicants and employees with equal opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, Veteran/military status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or source of income. Hire Standard Staffing ensures nondiscriminatory practices in all matters relating to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, layoffs, and all treatment on the job.