HOW CAN WE HELP?
Do you have a need for a great temp to come assist your office? Is someone going on vacation? Is someone out sick? Is your assistant going on a leave?
When you need additional coverage for your team, we are here to help you fill those openings and keep your business running smoothly. We fill our temporary positions as if the candidates could work in your office for the long-term. We truly believe that a temp should be someone that not only helps provide your organization with the necessary coverage, but also fits into your organization and culture like a glove!
Whatever your needs may be, whether the assignment lasts for 4 hours or 6 months, full-time or part-time, you can count on Mack & Associates, Ltd. to find you the best temps in Chicago!
We have temporary staffing for: Receptionists, Office Services, Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Accounts Payable, Events Registration/Event Staff, Customer Service, and much more.
UNIQUE SERVICES WITHIN OUR TEMPORARY DIVISION
withHonors
Mack & Associates, Ltd.’s unique incentive program, withHonors is designed to encourage outstanding employee performance, thus benefiting all parties. Not only does this program reward our temporary staffing employees for their flexibility and hard work, it also promotes loyalty, productivity, and continuous improvement.
How it works: Upon hire, each of our temps receive a withHonors account, courtesy of Mack & Associates, Ltd. Our temps will provide you a performance review sheet each week to complete, consisting of six categories. Should they receive an ‘excellent’ rating in all six categories, points will be added to their withHonors account.
Once the temp candidate has accumulated 25 points, he/she will be awarded a personalized $25 OmniCard Visa Reward card. This extra incentive is at no cost to you, but the benefits are tremendous!
Not only does your temp earn their weekly paycheck, but they have the opportunity to make an extra bonus for going above and beyond!
Remote/Flexible Staffing Options
Over the course of the last year, Mack & Associates, Ltd. has had tremendous success with our temporary employees working in a remote and/or hybrid capacity.
Whether your needs be administrative support, data entry, and ad-hoc project or even reception, Mack & Associates, Ltd. has you covered!
Find out how Mack & Associates, Ltd. can help keep your office running seamlessly, regardless of where your employees are working.
Our Service Guarantee
We love our temps and are proud to say they continually do fantastic work for our clients. However, if you are not satisfied with their performance, please contact us immediately so we may remedy the situation and provide a qualified replacement to complete the assignment.
Assessing the best match for a role takes time… this is where the Temp to Hire process would be the most ideal situation for you as an employer.
Whether the environment is fast-paced or perhaps on the quieter side, it can be vital to evaluate someone performing the role over a set period of time. Going the route of a Temp to Hire solves all of the questions of fit and ability and offers both parties appropriate expectations for the long-term. We have designed the following method for a Temp to Hire:
TEMP TO HIRE PROCESS
Candidate Selection
We will tailor our candidate selection based on your requirements for the position utilizing our proprietary “Mack Method” recruiting strategy. We will take into account your specific ideas regarding necessary level of experience, industry preferences, technical skills, salary, and personality characteristics that fit well within the role. Our recruiters will personally recruit and identify fantastic candidates for your firm by utilizing and engaging our select network.
We will also activate one of our most powerful tools – our candidate referrals. Mack & Associates, Ltd. has a unique database consisting of amazing candidates who may not be actively searching, but trust us to identify a new opportunity for them.
Reference and Employment Verification
A professional reference pinpoints the candidate’s dependability, strengths, weaknesses, work ethic, skills, and more. Our reference verifications pose very thorough and in-depth questions that go beyond the standard employment verification. Our team is dedicated to gathering a minimum of two professional supervisory references for each candidate.
We understand the importance and timeliness of these verifications and are committed to continued follow up.
Guidance With a Temp to Hire Offer /
Payroll Processing
Mack & Associates, Ltd. is in an ideal position as we are privy to the current and past salary market data from a multitude of industries. This allows us to provide you support in making the right Temp to Hire offer based on the comprehensive package a candidate is seeking during the temporary period as well as once hired on permanently. In addition, Mack & Associates, Ltd. will handle and process all of the paychecks during the temp to hire time frame. We utilizes a state of the art timesheet system that is available to you to ensure an efficient and seamless payroll confirmation process.
Comprehensive Interview Coordination
Your recruiter will facilitate all of the interview details for you from start to finish. Simply provide your availability and our team will take care of the rest.
We can also help coordinate multiple site meetings and calls for different people on your team that are an integral part of your interviewing process.
Interview Feedback
We reach out to our candidates immediately following each interview to gather feedback and uncover any positives and/or negatives they may have felt during the process.
In our experience, candidates seem to be more transparent and comfortable sharing their true state of mind with their recruiter.
This dialogue is vital to the process and can shape the outcome of whether or not you are seeing the right candidates for your role.
Follow Up During
the Temp to Hire
Mack & Associates, Ltd. is dedicated to supporting the Temp to Hire as much as possible throughout the process. We will continuously follow up with our temp to gauge the status of the assignment, while collecting and providing feedback each step of the way. We are here to ensure the Temp to Hire is on the right track to a successful outcome for both parties.
When you are ready to expand your team, we are here to help you find the best direct hire candidates to serve your current needs, future goals, and contribute value to your organization for the long-term.
To meet and exceed your expectations, as we promise fantastic client service, we offer several unique services designed to make your hiring process as streamlined as possible. We will strive to connect you with the top candidates in Chicago best suited for your organization and the position itself.
DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS
Candidate Selection
We get it right the first time. We listen, observe, and discover what your company’s unique qualities are, as well as what you are truly looking for. We then use our proprietary ‘Mack Method’ to begin the customized recruiting process. We will tailor our candidate selection based on your requirements for the position: preferred or necessary level of experience, industry preferences, technical skills, salary, and fitting personality characteristics. We will identify great candidates for you that Mack & Associates, Ltd. has individually selected and vetted, centered on the long-term relationships we have built within our network.
We will also activate one of our most powerful tools – our referrals of candidates that are not necessarily on an active search, but who trust us to identify new opportunities for them.
Reference and Employment Verification
A professional reference pinpoints the candidate’s dependability, strengths, weaknesses, work ethic, skills, and more. Our reference verifications pose very thorough and in-depth questions that go beyond the standard employment verification. Our team is dedicated to gathering a minimum of two professional supervisory references for each candidate.
We understand the importance and timeliness of these verifications and are committed to continued follow up.
Salary Consultation / Guidance
With A Direct Hire Offer
Mack & Associates, Ltd. is in an ideal position as we are privy to the current and past salary market data from a multitude of industries. This allows us to provide you support in making the right offer based on the comprehensive package a candidate is seeking.
In a tight job market, this is even more vital as we must be as competitive as possible. It’s about taking the time to find out what is truly important to each candidate and, for some, it’s not just about salary, but rather the salary, benefits, and perks as a whole.
Comprehensive Interview Coordination
Mack & Associates, Ltd. will facilitate all of the interview details for you from start to finish. Simply provide your availability and our team will take care of the rest.
We can also help coordinate multiple site meetings and calls for different people on your team that are an integral part of your interviewing process.
Interview Feedback
We connect with our candidates immediately following each interview to gather feedback and uncover any positives or negatives they may have felt during the process.
In our experience, candidates seem to initially be more transparent and comfortable sharing their true state of mind with their recruiter.
This dialogue is vital to the process and can shape the outcome of whether or not you are seeing the right candidates for your role.
Follow Up
Post Placement
Mack & Associates, Ltd. is here to help support you even after the placement has occurred. We continuously check in with the candidate after they are placed to grasp if they are enjoying the role and how the transition has gone. We will also check in with you directly to gather your feedback as to how the new employee is faring in the role and on your team.
Mack & Associates, Ltd. provides comprehensive payroll services to organizations who need to hire a new employee yet require a third-party payroll vendor due to overhead or headcount issues.
These services are frequently utilized when companies wish to add a new employee on a trial basis, reduce administrative excess on present staff, resolve human resources issues, and/or outsource payroll. You have the ability to add employees to Mack & Associates Ltd.’s payroll that fall within our areas of specialty, including administration, HR, and accounting. This is a wonderful opportunity for your organization to reduce expenses and risk, and is ideal for:
- Staffing Project
- Part-time Employees
- Complying with Corporate Hiring Freezes
- Avoiding Costly Overhead
Contact us today to learn more about these services!
Ideal for:
- Investment Banking
- Management Consulting
- Private Equity
- Marketing/Advertising
- Non-profit
- Professional Services
- Technology
Mack & Associates, Ltd. is here to help you accomplish your goals in any capacity you deem necessary. Some of our best clients will, at times, identify their own candidate but request our assistance in the vetting process. We are happy to offer our clients the following a la carte services:
Verification of Education
Verifies degree and date of graduation.
Employment Verification
Verifies employment dates, title, and reason for leaving. This service applies for references that, per company policy, are only permitted to share basic employment information.
Professional References
Verifies ones references to pinpoint the candidate’s dependability, strengths, weaknesses, work ethic, responsibilities, skills, and additional relevant information.
Exit Interviewing
Let Mack & Associates, Ltd. conduct your employee exit interviews. This offers an environment outside of your company where honest results are more likely.
Background Check
Mack & Associates, Ltd. can administer a standard criminal background check which includes a Social Security Trace, 7-year County Criminal, Multi-Jurisdictional National Search with County Verification, and National Sex Offender Registry, for a nominal fee. Additional searches can be added based on requirements for the role.
Drug Screening
Mack & Associates, Ltd. can administer a 5-panel or 10-panel drug screening, or additional required screenings, for a nominal fee.
Personality Profile
Should you require a personality assessment, Mack & Associates, Ltd. will administer the questionnaire on your behalf. This will assess the type of candidate and if they will be the right fit for the position.