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A key advantage is that this allows them to avoid legal liability until the prospective employee has proven themselves in the position - a sort of "try before you buy". The host firm can use the person on a temp basis and if they work out well then the can hire the person on a permanent basis later. Should the employee not meet your expectations the temp firm is responsible for ending the person's employment releasing the host frim from this unpleasant duty.

Also as the temp firm is responsible for payroll, reporting, unemployment taxes and workers compensation insurance. And their service charges are tax deductible as a business expense.