There are a few primary reasons why a company would lean towards temporary placements over permanent hires. It may seem more expensive to have a temp, but the math will often make more sense to an organization. Some of the reasons include:

- Temp employees fill the gaps while your company leaders analyze hiring needs
- Your company can maintain ideal staffing levels without a permanent commitment
- Temp employees may not require paid vacation days, workers' compensation, or health insurance
- A staffing agency handles payroll, truancy, and other matters, saving your team a lot of time
- When a temp employee does well, your company can hire them down the road, after they have proven themselves through excellent performance!

Discuss with the interviewer the reasons why you believe a company may prefer temp hires over permanent employees. The more you know about this topic the brighter your recruitment expertise will shine!