A Staffing & Temp Agency With 12 Local Branches — Same-Week Hiring

Unlocking potential through positive impact — for employers and job seekers alike.

4.8 Stars on Average

2,852 REVIEWS

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Top 2%

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Lingo Staffing is an employment agency that can link you to manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and call center roles throughout the U.S.

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The Right Talent Is The Key To Your Success

Lingo Staffing is a staffing agency based in Richmond with offices located across the country. We offer the traditional staffing models of Temporary, Temp to Hire, and Payrolling but also have introduced unique staffing models such as Source and Hire! and Lingo Select. Together, we can determine which model best fits your staffing needs and help achieve your goals cost-effectively.

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Areas We Serve

Our staffing agency serves employers and job seekers throughout the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest United States in a wide range of industries.  Click the cities below to find job openings or secure potential hires in your area. Contact us today to get started in our job markets.

One Staffing Company for Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Hire & Direct Hire

Whether you searched for a staffing agency, a temp agency, or an employment agency, the problems are usually the same: shifts to cover this week, headcount that rises and falls with demand, and permanent roles that stay open too long. Lingo Staffing solves all three under one roof. We're a full-service staffing company with 12 local branches across 9 states, serving employers throughout the Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest.

Our staffing services cover the full range of workforce models: temporary staffing for seasonal peaks and surge demand, temp-to-hire programs that let you evaluate someone on the job before you extend an offer, direct hire recruiting for permanent placements, and payrolling — plus flexible models like Source and Hire! and Lingo Select when a standard approach doesn't fit.

Unlike national staffing companies that route every request through a call center, each Lingo market is served by a local branch team that recruits from its own community. That local model is how our temp services deliver same-week placements — and it's why we hold a 4.8-star average across more than 2,850 Google reviews, with a Net Promoter Score in the top 2% of the staffing industry.

We specialize in the roles that keep operations running: manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and call center. Tell us who you need and when — request an employee and your local branch will take it from there.

Looking for a Temp Agency Near You? We'll Do the Searching

If you're searching for temp work, warehouse jobs, or a hiring agency that actually calls you back, start here. Lingo Staffing is an employment agency that connects job seekers with manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and call center roles — temporary assignments, temp-to-hire positions that can turn into permanent jobs, and direct hire openings.

One application puts a local recruiter to work for you — use Quick Apply to get started. With same-week hiring as our standard, your first assignment can start just days after you apply. And once you're working, our Refer a Friend program pays you $100 — and your friend $50.

Frequently asked questions

How do temp agencies work?

A temp agency recruits, screens, and employs workers, then places them with client companies on temporary assignments. The agency handles payroll while the client directs the day-to-day work. At Lingo Staffing, assignments range from short-term coverage to temp-to-hire placements designed to become permanent jobs.

How fast can a staffing agency provide workers?

Timelines depend on the role and the market, but a staffing agency with local branches and an active candidate pipeline can often fill light-industrial and administrative roles within days. At Lingo Staffing, same-week hiring is the standard we advertise — and our 12 local branches are what make it possible.

How do I find a good temp agency near me?

Look for three things: a physical branch in your area, strong reviews from both workers and employers, and experience in your industry. Lingo Staffing operates 12 local branches across 9 states and holds a 4.8-star average across more than 2,850 Google reviews, with dedicated teams for manufacturing, warehouse, administrative, and call center staffing.

What is the difference between temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire?

Temporary staffing covers short-term needs like seasonal peaks or absences — the worker stays on the agency's payroll. Temp-to-hire starts as a temporary assignment and converts to a permanent role once both sides are confident in the fit. Direct hire means the agency recruits candidates who join your payroll as permanent employees from day one. Lingo Staffing offers all three, plus payrolling and customized workforce models.

What kinds of jobs do staffing companies fill?

Staffing companies fill roles across nearly every industry, but most specialize in a few areas. Lingo Staffing focuses on light-industrial and office staffing: manufacturing roles, warehouse positions, and administrative and call center work. Openings are available on temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire terms — from short-term assignments that cover a busy season to placements designed to become permanent jobs.

Is using a staffing agency better than hiring directly?

It comes down to speed, cost, flexibility, and risk. Hiring direct can make sense for stable, long-term headcount, while a staffing agency wins when you need people fast, demand fluctuates, or you want to evaluate workers on the job before committing. Many employers use both — direct recruiting for core roles and temp staffing to flex with demand.

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