Job Seekers - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get paid with Crest Premier Staffing?
Crest Premier Staffing pays on a weekly basis. For instance, if you start an assignment on Thursday, you will need to turn in your time card no later than noon the following Monday. You may email or fax your timecard to our company email and company fax (please call to verify we received your fax). You will receive your first pay check on the following Friday, and every Friday thereafter, as long as you work on an assignment at one of our client companies. All pay-checks are direct deposited into your bank account.
Does Crest Premier Staffing offer health insurance?
Yes, Crest Premier Staffing offers an affordable employee paid benefits program.
How do I get a job with Crest Premier Staffing?
We are focused on finding the right fit for each of our associates. Once a Crest Premier Staffing recruiter contacts you the process begins. We will schedule an interview with you and our recruiting team to ensure we understand what you are looking for in your next career opportunity.
How often should I contact Crest Premier Staffing’s office
Communication is key. We recommend a weekly call to inform our recruiters that you are still actively seeking work, or if anything has changed in your job search. This enables our recruiters to modify their strategies to fit your job seeking needs.
Do I have to call Crest Premier Staffing when my assignment ends if I want another job?
Yes, We want to know whenever anything changes in your employment situation. This ensures that we can effectively help you find another position.
Who do I work for, Crest Premier Staffing or the company where I am placed?
It depends, Crest Premier Staffing offers several types of opportunities such as temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire (meaning that you become a regular employee for a given company). For both temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, you are employed by Crest Premier Staffing.
How long must I work for a company through Crest Premier Staffing before I can get hired by that company directly?
Becoming a full-time employee varies by office, client and your individual performance. Your Crest Premier Staffing recruiter is your best resource, and will work with you to find the best fit for your individual situation.
How long do job assignments last with Crest Premier Staffing?
The length of our assignments are based on the needs of our clients, and whether the position is temporary, temp-to-hire or a direct hire. During your interview, our recruiters will discuss which type of employment opportunity is the right fit for you.
Does Crest Premier Staffing have positions available where I can work directly for the company where I am being placed?
Yes, Crest Premier Staffing offers our clients the ability to hire our associates full-time. This is considered a direct hire opportunity.
If I don’t accept a position offered to me, will Crest Premier Staffing call me again?
We understand that not every position offered to you is going to meet your needs. However, Crest Premier Staffing will consult with you to set reasonable expectations about the kinds of jobs that are available, within the context of your goals and experience.
How can I get to the top of Crest Premier Staffing’s call list?
Call your recruiter once a week and let them know if anything has changed in your job search. This may change who they are contacting in regards to your experience.
Does Crest Premier Staffing offer coaching prior to my interview with clients?
Yes, Crest Premier Staffing recruiters will do everything they can to set you up for success. We understand that the best candidates are not always the best interviewees, and recognise the importance of being well prepared.
What happens if I am not happy in a position placed by Crest Premier Staffing?
Call our recruiters, Our focus is finding the right fit for you.
What happens if I am injured on my assignment with Crest Premier Staffing?
Call our recruiters, Your health and safety are our #1 priority.
Employers - Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an initial fee to get started with Crest Premier Staffing?
No, Our temporary and temporary-to-hire options are billed by the number of hours our employee has worked at your office or facility. Direct hire placements are not billed until you decide that the candidate we present to you is acceptable to be hired on full-time.
How will I be billed with Crest Premier Staffing?
Invoices will be issued weekly and can be paid electronically..
Does Crest Premier Staffing offer health insurance?
Yes, Crest Premier Staffing offers a comprehensive medical plan that meets the Affordable Care Act coverage requirements. Voluntary benefit plans such as a dental plan, vision plan, life insurance plan, hospital plan, short term disability and medical indemnity are also available.
Who does the employee work for, client of Crest Premier Staffing?
It depends, Crest Premier Staffing fills temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. For temporary and temp-to-hire assignments, associates are employed by Crest Premier Staffing.
Does Crest Premier Staffing offer any training?
We do offer training, at various facilities.
What happens if I am not happy with the employee Crest Premier Staffing has assigned, am I obligated to hire them?
Call and discuss, our focus is finding the right fit for you.
What if I am happy with an employee and want to hire them prior to the end of the contracted time frame with Crest Premier Staffing?
We have an easy conversion process for any client who wants to hire an employee before the agreed upon hours have been completed. This includes a pre-negotiated fee, so that you understand how much of an investment may be involved in hiring someone early.
How does Crest Premier Staffing administer employee direction or coaching, if needed?
Our process involves regular interactions with both our clients and placed employees to identify what is going well and where improvement may be needed. This includes a 360 degree feedback loop, by which we immediately contact employees after receiving feedback from their supervisor.
Are Crest Premier Staffing’s associates able to participate in our internal training programs and/or events, i.e. safety training, company picnic, company incentive programs?
Absolutely, temporary employees who feel like members of the client’s internal team will be more connected, productive and likely to stay with the company. While they are technically a Crest Premier Staffing employee, feeling like an important member of your team is invaluable. If you would like a temporary employee to participate, please contact Crest Premier Staffing for approval prior to making arrangements; depending on the circumstances, it may be considered work time.
How does Crest Premier Staffing help retain the talent they place with their clients?
Candidly, much of it begins with both candidate AND client selection. We work with employees who have recent and relevant work experience, as well as reasonable pay expectations. Conversely, we only work with clients who have strong cultures and safe work environments, and who realise they have to pay what the market dictates in order to get the very best employees. Blending this with our attention to the “fit factor” when making placements, we get it right a whole lot more than we get it wrong!
What are Crest Premier Staffing’s timekeeping options?
Our employees are supplied with timesheets. The timesheets are to be signed by a manager at the end of each shift. Once they submit their time, an approval email is sent to the client, who either approves or rejects the time. Once time is approved, it’s sent to your local Crest Premier Staffing office for processing.
What is Crest Premier Staffing’s sick pay policy?
Crest Premier Staffing complies with all jurisdictions where Paid Sick Leave is mandated by law. In the majority of those cases, the cost for paying sick time is built into our hourly bill rate, and we don’t charge clients separately. If an employee is out long enough to trigger a leave of absence, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, we follow the documentation procedures set forth by law.
How quickly can Crest Premier Staffing fill a position?
It depends on the skills and experience required. We pride ourselves on having a robust inventory of screened employees who are ready to go to work in any of our 10 core positions. If your specific needs require a more specialised or rare skill set, we will give you a reasonable expectation for how long a search may take.
What is Crest Premier Staffing’s selection process?
Our selection process is a combination of phone screening, interviewing to identify skills, a robust application, an in-person behavioural interview to identify where the person would be the best “fit”, reference checks and an in-depth Crest Premier Staffing orientation. Then, depending on a client’s specific needs, a drug screen, background check and/or client-specific orientation are performed.
Does Crest Premier Staffing perform background/drugs screening?
Yes. For background checks, we offer county-specific searches and/or nationwide database searches, depending on pricing and what is important to the client. For drug screening, we have both in-house instant oral tests, and/or urinalysis tests through one of our partner testing facilities in almost every market in the United States.
Individual Customer - Frequently Asked Questions
What type of screening have caregivers undergone with Crest Premier Staffing?
Every member of our staff has successfully completed a comprehensive background check that includes a review of criminal, driving, and employment records. We also run a federal background search on all of our caregivers and where they have resided for the past 7 years.
What happens if my caregiver gets sick or has a family emergency?
Our on-call case managers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We maintain emergency staff and will arrange for a replacement within hours.
Does Crest Premier Staffing provide care for clients in any other health care settings?
We provide caregivers in various settings for those who need individual care or assistance.
Do I pay the Crest Premier Staffing’s caregiver directly?
No, Crest Premier Staffing is responsible for all of its employees’ taxes, worker’s compensation, and general liability insurance.
Are you insured and bonded?
All of Crest Premier Staffing’s employees are insured and bonded.
How can I be assured that my caregiver will do their work?
Once you set up services with Crest Premier Staffing, we will do follow up calls and visits to your facility to be sure your happy with the service.