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Pay Overtime or Hire Temp Help – Which is a Better Solution for Your Company?

By Jenny Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2014

It’s that time of year again.  You're facing a seasonal rush, or perhaps you're dealing with a big project.  Your company finds itself short-staffed, unable to tackle the rising rate of work on a normal schedule.  Should you pay your…

Category: HR and Management Advice, Staffing Tips & Recruiting Trends

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