What are the benefits of using CPI?

1. We use a performance-based hiring method to help determine a person's future performance. Our research assistants speak directly with former employers of our applicants and attempt to gain a full knowledge of the person's past experience. (See Reference Checks)

2. We will conduct a county criminal background check on all applicants who reside in Lowndes, Oktibbeha, and Clay counties before they are eligible for hire. CPI can also perform additional background checks at your request.

3. The CPI Group, Inc. is able to perform multiple skill tests to evaluate the skills applicants report in their resumé or interview.

4. There are many cost-saving benefits to using contract/temporary staffing. We allow you to hire a larger workforce when your company needs it and let them go when you do not. This can save the employer thousands of dollars, as benefits do not have to be offered to contract employees.

5. As a busy employer we can save time and money for you, as you will only schedule time from your day to interview candidates we have prescreened with the qualifications you have specified. As 40 hours a week seems never enough anymore, we can make sure that the applicants you interview have the best qualifications to fill your position.

6. We specialize in matching people to positions that will be beneficial to both parties. Outsourcing your hiring needs allows you to let the professionals help you achieve your goal.

What control will I have over employees on The CPI Group payroll?

We make every attempt to allow employers to be in as much control as they would like of their employees. We allow you to decide what day they are paid on, what hours they will work, any corrective measures that need to be made, etc. We also can help manage these aspects if you do not want to control them while they are on our payroll. Historically we find temporary/contract employees do best when there is little distinction between them and your full-time staff.

How do your fees work?

Our fee schedule is based on the type of employment contract we have previously agreed upon (see contract/temporary staffing) (click through). Our fee is based on the dollar figure you intend to pay the employee while on our payroll. A rate is determined which includes: Workers Comp Insurance, FICA, Federal and State Unemployment Insurance and Administrative fees. This is calculated as follows:

Administrative Assistant
$10.00 (employee pay rate) x 1.50 (bill rate) = $15.00 (total billed per hour)

How does billing work?

You will be billed as your employees are paid. For example if paid weekly an invoice will show the name of the employee, number of hours worked that week and bill rate per hour. These invoices are due net 12.

What if I want someone to be placed on my payroll before the contracted hours are completed?

We are happy to allow you to place employees on your payroll at any point. We see this as a success for us as we have found you a viable solution to your employment needs. A Buyout Fee will be established based on the number of hours the employee has left in their contract. This fee is paid in full and the employee can immediately roll onto your payroll. Of course, at the end of all contracted hours an employee can immediately roll onto your payroll with no other fees charged.