Frequently Asked Questions

Employer FAQ

1How does a staffing agency work?

Staffing agencies tend to use an easy, straightforward process for finding and connecting qualified talent with their business clients;

Step 1: Request Placement

When a business has a position open up, they simply send a work order to Sothis Workforce. This takes just a few minutes, and we get right to work finding the perfect candidate.

Step 2: Candidate Placement

We utilize our wide network of talent and our unique process to find the right person who is not only qualified but also a good match for our client’s specific business.

Step 3: Payment

Finally, once the new talent begins working, we send you an invoice for the placement. The business and the new employee enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship that meets both your needs.

2Why would our company want to work with Sothis Workforce?

You will love working with us if you want to simplify your hiring process and reduce your workload – we customize our services based on your needs. We thrive on feedback so that we only present the candidates that you want. And, we offer true transparency to both you and the candidate. We operate with clarity and integrity, providing quick access to information through straightforward tools. We take pride in our clear and direct communication, whether it’s our fees, new trends, or legal changes.

3Why should I use Sothis Workforce instead of filling the position on my own?

Staffing agencies provide invaluble services to small, medium, and large companies. Our team of recruiters and placement specialists constantly work for you sourcing, screening and presenting qualified candidates. This is what we do every day, which gives us the edge in finding those employees who will do the job for you. Our job is to recruit for you while you maintain production, increase profits, retain and develop staff and take care of your customer needs. Another important factor when choosing to use a staffing agency is risk transfer. The exposure to compliance claims in the areas of screening, hiring and testing are very real as well as the long-term effect on unemployment rates and Workers Comp Insurance when you hire the wrong employee. By utilizing a staffing provider like Sothis Workforce you allow us to help mitigate those risks.

4What kind of services does Sothis Workforce offer?

We provide staffing and payroll services to client businesses of all sizes across South Florida. We source full time, part time, temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire personell for our clients.  Our goal is to connect you with top-quality candidates while empowering you to make the final vetting decisions that best suit your organization’s needs.

5What does temp-to-hire mean?

Temp-to-hire means Sothis Workforce is the official employer for an employee, but that employee works for you with the possibility of being hired directly by you after 90 days.

6What does direct-hire mean?

While some companies prefer to hire new employees directly to their payroll, they still need assistance with the hiring process. If this sounds like you, Sothis Workforce can help you with a direct-hire program. Sothis Workforce handles all of the upfront work for an opening: posting the job, finding people who are a good match for the openings, and coordinating interviews with you. If you decide to make an employee an offer and they accept, they’ll work directly for you.

7Do you staff only temporary employees?

Not at all! In addition to temporary employees, we provide full time, part time and temp-to-permanent positions as well.

8Can we hire a Sothis Workforce employee to our company's payroll?

Answer

Yes – you can! We provide the flexibility to hire the employee at any time.  We at Sothis Workforce believe that one of the best reasons to become a temp is the potential for full-time or longer-term employment. We believe in our temps and hope that temporary work leads to long-term success.

9Who pays the employees?

In our traditional staffing model, New Hire Solutions is the employer of record and pays the employees. We are reimbursed for wages, taxes, and our processing fee in one easy to read invoice. If we place a candidate in a direct-hire role, the client company is responsible for paying the candidate.

10How does Sothis Workforce find and recruit candidates?

We use several different tactics: searching our 10,000+ internal database, advertise on Facebook groups, community parnerships and job fairs, passive candidate searches, referrals, social media, google reviews, SEO optimization for our website, and more.  Our Business & Talent Coordinator is always online and in the community meeting job seekers and promoting your available position! This allows us to fill your job need quickly with high quality applicants.

11How do you vet your candidates?

Before presenting any candidates to our clients, we meet with each candidate to get in-depth knowledge of what type(s) of jobs he or she is hoping to find. We learn about our candidate’s work history, skill sets, and requirements in a position. After our initial meeting, we conduct basic skills testing, check references, and verify past employment. If your company has specific pre-employment testing needing, we can accommodate those tests as well. We are also a certified drug-free workplace ensuring that the applicants you hire are ready to work.

If you have any questions about this policy or need guidance on implementing background checks and drug screening in your hiring process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

12How does Sothis Workforce verify that the candidate has the proof of the right to work in the United States ?

At Sothis Workforce, we take the legal and ethical aspects of employment seriously. Our process for verifying a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States is thorough and compliant with federal regulations.

We ask all candidates if they have proof of their right to work in the United States.

This question is a standard part of our interview process, ensuring we address this crucial requirement early on.

We advise the candidate if hired by an employer, they will be required to provide proper identification to complete an I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification) and the employer will verify the information provided using E-Verify (www.uscis.gov/e-verify), the official U.S. government system for confirming employment eligibility.

13Where is Sothis Workforce located?

Sothis Workforce is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.  This location makes it easy for clients and job seekers to work with us. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out by email or phone.

14Does Sothis Workforce recruitH1-B, H2-B, H2-A visa candidates?

Yes, Sothis Workforce will work with International Work Visa Candidates if the Employer is open to having seasonal migrants in their workforce.

15What if I am not satisfied with an employee placed by Sothis Workforce?

We realize not every job is a fit for every person, and sometimes that is not clear until the person is working. Our temporary-to-hire program provides an opportunity for you to see an employee in the work setting and determine if the person will be someone you want to hire. If you are not satisfied with an employee, we can replace them. We also offer direct placement services and guarantees vary based on the contract for each client.

16What geographic regions does Sothis Workforce support?

Sothis Workforce is headquartered in West Palm Beach and services clients in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Though our branch office is in Florida, we support clients nationally through our team recruiters and account managers.

17What is the average response time a client can expect when requesting talent for a given requirement?

Clients can expect to be contacted for an initial consultation within two hours after placing a request for talent. Sothis Workforce can successfully fill same day requests as well as provide resumes and schedule interviews for positions that require a more thorough evaluation process. We guarantee that each candidate presented will be pre-qualified with regards to experience, skill-sets and availability.

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