Frequently Asked Questions
FOR APPLICANTS:
FOR EMPLOYERS:
In most cases, you will need to make an appointment with us in order to come in and do the necessary application, testing, and interview. We can be reached at (517) 886-2200. Although we will make every effort to fit a walk-in into our schedule, many times we cannot due to our capacity and testing time limits. Please try to call ahead before you plan to come in, so that we can make sure you are given the best service possible.
OnLine Employment Services, Inc. is a full service employment agency. This means that we do placements in a wide variety of industries, from manufacturing to clerical, from skilled trades to executives. Within each of these areas there are a number of opportunities at any given time. Our placements vary in pay, length of assignment, and skills required. Specific job descriptions will be discussed during your interview with us.
There is only a $5.00 drug screening fee (no other hidden fees).
How can I prepare for my interview with OnLine?
OnLine, like any other employer, conducts professional interviews. That said, it is recommended that you treat your experience with us accordingly by taking a few simple steps in preparation for your interview. Dress appropriately for your interview, bring a professional resume with you or a detailed list of your work history, a list of professional and personal references with phone numbers, and identification that ID's who you are (ex: drivers license, state ID card) and that you are able to work in the US legally (ex: social security card, green card, work authorization card). Make sure you bring your $5.00 drug screening fee (cash only). These simple steps help us tremendously, and can only be beneficial to you in your job search.
OnLine is always striving to make the best fit possible, both for our clients, and our employees. Because of this, we administer testing to all of our applicants to be sure that each person's skill set will be able to meet the requirements of a specific job.
For our clerical applicants, computer testing will be conducted to assess your knowledge of programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Powerpoint. Obviously we'll only be testing you on the programs you are familiar with, though typing and data entry are standard tests for everyone. This process, depending on testing, will take approximately an hour or so.
For our industrial candidates, you will be required to watch a safety video (40 minutes) and take a test. We will also give you a dexterity test, assembly test, and reading test (must read a set of instructions and complete questionnaire regarding those instructions). The industrial process will take you about an hour or so.
Absolutely not! Our clients have staffing needs that encompass all aspects of their business, from very entry-level to highly skilled.
If I work an assignment for OnLine, who's my employer?
Though you may work for one or several of our clients, OnLine will be your employer. We will be the ones that provide you with your paycheck, benefits, and any assistance you may need throughout your assignment. We will need to be informed if you'll be absent from work (along with the client you work at), if there are any changes in address or tax information, etc. We will do our best to help you with any questions or concerns that may come up during your assignment, and provide you with the most positive experience possible.
Are all of your positions full-time?
If you desire to work full-time, we will do our best to find that type of work for you. But be assured that if part-time, or 3/4 time work is more to your liking and needs, we can find that for you too. Our clients have a variety of assignments...from temp to long term, and from full-time to just a few hours per week.
How long will it take for me to get a job through OnLine?
While some applicants are offered positions immediately, it may take longer for others. This will depend on a number of factors including the needs of our clients, your marketability- skills, availability, flexibility, and if the fit is right, among other things. There is no standard time frame, but OnLine certainly does its best to place applicants as quickly as possible.
What benefits does OnLine offer to its temp and trial employees?
OnLine
is proud to offer its temporary placement and trial hire employees the best
benefit package in the employment services industry.
OnLine
employees qualify for the following benefits:
Star Performer (Employee Recognition Program)
Health and Life Insurance - OnLine offers health insurance to all temporary and trial hire employees and their families who work at least 1 hour in the preceding month. Benefits are tiered based upon the number of hours worked, and OnLine pays 50% of the premium. We offer a wide selection of health and life benefits including: Hospitalization, Skilled Nursing, Office Visits, X-Ray, Lab Work (DXL), Vision Care and a Pharmacy Discount. Additionally we offer life insurance for both employee and dependents.
Lansing Discount Card - This card is redeemable for a variety of discounts in and around the Lansing area for products and services such as restaurants, entertainment activities, dry cleaning, etc.
Holiday Pay - Our employees are eligible for holiday pay by working at least 500 hours in the thirteen (13) consecutive weeks preceding the holiday. It is also required that the employee work the day before and after the holiday.
Vacation Pay - OnLine offers a one week vacation check per year to qualified employees. To be eligible for this benefit, the employee must work 2,000 hours in a twelve (12) month period. This applies strictly to the vacation check. After achieving the required amount of hours, the employee needs to coordinate with OnLine and the client they are working for regarding taking the actual time off from work.
Star Performer - Each month OnLine recognizes an employee for going above and beyond the requirements of the job. We keep in close contact with all of our clients and get regular updates on how our employees are doing. Each month we pick a person that's been consistently above average and reward them with a certificate, an OnLine t-shirt, and a gift certificate to area entertainment such as the movies or a restaurant.
Weekly Pay - We think that the convenience of being paid each and every week (rather than bi-weekly or monthly) is something that is unparalleled in importance. It makes for easier budgeting, and also is something to look forward to each week!
Attendance Incentives - Many of our clients offer incentives for perfect attendance, from monetary rewards to extra time off. Varies per client.
Career Transition - In an ever-changing world, OnLine is there to assist you in any way that we can. We're available for resume critiquing and assistance, we're more than happy to talk with you about possible career paths and be your ally in brainstorming, and we can be a great resource for networking due to the fact that we are locally owned and operated...we are a part of the local community and our ties are strong.
Safe Work Environment - We at OnLine are very "hands on" in our approach to staffing. We take time to meet with and tour the facilities that we place employees at in order to assess the safety, cleanliness, and overall work environment. Because of this, our employees can be assured a working atmosphere that is a safe one.
At OnLine, we pride ourselves in being a full-service employment agency dedicated to achieving outstanding results. We assist our clients with all their employment needs including a broad range of employment solutions. Our services include: temporary positions (general labor, industrial, technical, clerical, administrative, etc.), trial-hire employment, direct placement of high level corporate employees, and employee leasing (a program custom designed to perform HR functions for your company). We will partner with your company to determine your specific needs as an employer, and then assume the responsibilities for effectively managing all the day-to-day details and government regulations regarding employment.
Upon placement of a job order, OnLine professional staff draws from an extensive pool of personnel, tested for competence in the latest computer software, knowledgeable in various aspects of manufacturing, and skilled in a variety of high-tech areas. These employees have been carefully screened through interviews, reference checks, and skill testing to ensure their reliability and competence.
Whether for a period of 4 hours, 4 days, 4 months, or 4 years, these personnel remain employees of OnLine. All employee screening, skill evaluations, benefits, payroll administration and taxes (to include FICA, FUTA, SUI, Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance) are paid and administered by OnLine for the duration of their temporary placement. OnLine assures the highest quality temporary employees through our painstaking selection process, and provision of the finest temporary employee benefits program in the industry. We are on-call 24 hours per day to meet your temporary employment needs.
What is a trial-hire agreement?
With a trial hire program, your company utilizes employees for a period of 90 days, with the option to hire them as permanent employees of your organization at the 90-day point (480 working hours) with no additional fees. During the trial hire period, these personnel remain employees of OnLine with all employee screening, skill evaluations, benefits, payroll administration and taxes (to include FICA, FUTA, SUI, Liability, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance) paid and conducted by OnLine for the duration of the trial period.
What is a direct hire agreement?
Generally used for highly skilled
technical, management, or executive positions, OnLine
searches for
qualified candidates from our State and nation-wide networks.
We conduct all the screening to include pre-interviews, reference checks,
criminal background checks, and drug screening (as required), and present you
with the most highly qualified candidate(s) from which to interview and select.
With
the challenges facing Human Resource departments in today’s corporate
environment, the tasks that must be performed can be overwhelming.
OnLine
can help. Choose the services that OnLine
will perform for you from among the following:
Payroll
Administration
Tax Deposits and Reports
Benefits
Administration Worker’s Compensation
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Employment Services, Inc.
6258 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917
TEL (517) 886-2200 · FAX (517) 886-4263 · Email