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Temporary staffing: coverage without the employment burden.
Temporary staffing through Valden means we recruit, verify, employ, insure, and payroll the worker — your team supervises the work. You pay one hourly bill rate for hours actually worked, covering wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, and our service. Billing starts at the first worked hour.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
When temporary staffing is the right fit
Use this model when…
- Shift and schedule coverageCall-outs, PTO gaps, weekend and overnight coverage — filled without touching your payroll
- Seasonal surgesPeak-season ramps staffed with a bench behind every placement, then scaled back down when the season ends
- Trial without commitmentSee how a role performs in your operation before creating a permanent seat
Compare models
How this fits alongside our other services.
| Model | Best for | How you pay | Who employs the worker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary | Shift coverage, surges, backfills | Hourly bill rate, only for hours worked | Valden (W-2) |
| Temp-to-hire | Evaluating before a permanent offer | Hourly rate; conversion fee steps down to zero | Valden, then you |
| Direct hire | Permanent, business-critical seats | One-time placement fee, guarantee-backed | You, from day one |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
How does temporary staffing billing work?
You pay one hourly bill rate per worker. That rate covers the worker's wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, and Valden's service. There are no placement fees for temporary roles and no invoices until a worker's first hour is on the clock.
Who is the employer of record for temporary workers?
Valden Staffing is. Every temporary placement is our W-2 employee — we run payroll, withhold taxes, and carry workers' comp and unemployment insurance. Your company supervises the day-to-day work.
What is Valden's first-shift guarantee?
If a temporary worker isn't a fit within their first shift, you don't pay for that shift and your coordinator sends a replacement.
Ready to talk numbers?
One intake call gets you a realistic timeline and a firm rate. You owe nothing until the first hour is worked.