EXPERT STAFFING SIMPLIFIED

temp staffing.

Struggling with a staffing shortage? worknow offers lightning-fast employee leasing to connect you with skilled temporary workers. We take care of the entire legal and administrative burden, so you get the expertise you need exactly when you need it—with zero overhead and full flexibility.

01 / We find & screen candidates

02 / You Approve

03 / The Employee will start immediately

Recruit candidates

TEMPORARY STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Flexibility without the Risk.The Triangle ofTemporary Staffing

In temporary staffing, a personnel service provider assigns employees to a client for a limited period. The employee holds a permanent employment contract with worknow but performs their duties for a third-party company.

This company integrates the temporary worker into its operations and pays an hourly fee to worknow for their services.

worknow remains the official employer of the temporary worker, with all associated rights and responsibilities. We handle all statutory costs, including social security, health insurance, coverage for illness, and paid leave.

A WIN WIN FOR ALL SIDES

Efficiency in every Hire

We’ve optimized the path from vacancy to victory. Our data-driven and personal 6-step process ensures you get the right talent, fully compliant and ready to perform

PHASE 01

Recruitment

Finding new employees who perfectly fit your company can be time-consuming. We understand the importance of searching for personality traits, not just skills.

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Pre-Selection

We conduct interviews with all suitable candidates and get to know them virtually. The most promising ones are invited for face-to-face interviews. If that's not feasible, we hold virtual job interviews through various channels.

PHASE 03

Selection

Our recruiters respond swiftly and present you only with the best talents. Once we've found the perfect match, your new employees can start right away.

ADMINISTRATION

Payrolling

Save time and money by outsourcing your employees' payroll to Worknow Payroll. We handle all administrative tasks related to the employment relationship.

WE CARE

Pool Management

We find the perfect match for you. Your new employees start right away, and everything continues as usual. But we go even further! We care about the well-being of our candidates - birthdays, anniversaries, or just because.

DEVELOPMENT

Training

We not only find candidates with the right company culture fit but also support you beyond that with customized training programs from e-learning to on-the-job training.

A WIN-WIN SITUATION FOR ALL SIDES

Temp to Perm Solutions

The ideal employee not only meets the job requirements but also integrates seamlessly into the team. However, how well the fit truly works often only becomes clear over time. That’s why temp-to-perm allows both you and the candidate to get to know each other before transitioning into a permanent employment relationship.

the start

Entry through temp staffing

A flexible combination of temporary and permanent employment with a clear focus on long-term hiring.

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onboarding

Trial phase & performance

An induction period of 3 to 12 months with the flexible option to convert into a full-time position.

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planning

Cost-efficiency

Maximum planning security: Recruitment fees are waived entirely after a maximum of ten months.

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the goal

Win-Win solution

A true benefit for both sides through sustainable placement and shared long-term advantages.

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Important Information on the German Temporary Employment Act (AÜG)

Since April 1, 2017, the reformed version of the German Temporary Employment Act (Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz – AÜG) has been in force.
This reform introduced significant changes regarding the use of temporary agency workers – in particular the maximum assignment duration and the equal pay principle. These regulations aim to create greater transparency and ensure fair conditions for all parties involved.

Maximum Assignment Duration

Temporary agency workers are often employed for limited periods. However, in some cases, longer assignments occur. Since the AÜG reform, the assignment of a temporary agency worker to the same client company is limited to a maximum of 18 months.

Once this period has elapsed, there must be an interruption of at least three months and one day before the same individual can be assigned to the company again.
Important: This period applies to the client company, not the specific role — changing positions within the company does not reset the clock.

If the maximum assignment duration is exceeded, a permanent employment relationship between the company and the temporary worker may arise by law.
In certain industries, deviations through collective bargaining agreements are possible — for example, in the metal and electrical industries. In such cases, the maximum assignment duration can be extended to up to 24 or even 48 months.

Equal Pay Principle

The reform also strengthened the equal pay principle:
After nine months of uninterrupted assignment at the same company, temporary agency workers are entitled to the same pay as comparable permanent employees.
This includes not only base salary but also bonuses for shift and weekend work, performance-related bonuses, and special payments such as holiday and Christmas allowances.

In many industries, collective agreements contain individual rules. Here, too, equal pay must be applied no later than after nine months, unless there are specific sectoral agreements providing otherwise.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

iolations of the AÜG can result in significant fines for both the lending agency and the hiring company:

General violations can be fined up to €30,000.
In the case of unlawful deployment as a “strikebreaker,” fines of up to €500,000 may apply.

If a company hires a temporary agency worker through a provider without the required license, the company itself is responsible for verifying the staffing agency’s qualifications and authorization.

Further Information

worknow advocates for clear and practical regulations to make it easier for companies to work with temporary agency workers.
In particular regarding the maximum assignment duration, we support flexible solutions, such as opening clauses that allow for sensible measures like professional training and qualifications.

we specialize in matching candidates with expertise in the following areas:

Data & IT

Process Engineer
System administrator
System administrator
IT Consultant
Web Development
Big Data
Data Science
Business Intelligence

Sales & Services

Sales/Internal Sales
Sales field service
Specialists in technical sales
Customer Service
Salesperson
Sales Manager
Account Manager
Key Account Manager
Business Development
Sales Manager

Procurement & Office