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Review of Olsten Staffing

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Fifth Avene, New York
, NY
212-391-7000

Total time with agency:
January 1998

Wait for first assignment:
7 Days

Average wait between assignments:

Last five jobs:
Job Title Length Client Hourly Wage Typical of agency?
Secretary/WP 2 Months Brokerage 16 Y
Secretary/WP Banking 17 Y
Secretary/WP 2 Months Brokerage 16 Y
Y
Y

Tests given:
MS - Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit of payroll checks:
Free check cashing at agency's bank:

Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance: Y
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:

Comments:
Agency always have work, benefits are not great, only medical rates could be better, but agency keeps one busy. Counsellors could be more accessible but it is bearable.

Reporter:

Email:

Date:
Wed Aug 26 14:09:55 GMT 1998

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