Staffing Firms or Consultants? The Next Generation of Staffing
Posted on September 4, 2025
The staffing world and the HR world go hand in hand. But in today’s constantly evolving HR landscape, those worlds often blur. With new ESTA regulations and workplace policies, our team often gets requests for guidance that goes beyond filling roles and ventures into HR consulting. Industry trends show many agencies now charging consulting fees, or spinning off full HR advisory practices. At Entech, that expertise is included—no hourly markup, no surprise fees.
The Changing Role of Staffing Firms in HR Compliance
The staffing world started in much simpler times. Clients needed talent management, staffing agencies made a placement. As the HR regulatory world has grown more advanced, so have the complexities of staffing. Today, compliance requirements, workplace policies and labor laws demand broader HR support. At Entech, we see it as our responsibility to stay ahead of these changes and ensure peace of mind for our clients.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and employment regulations were changing monthly, sometimes daily, our team was educating ourselves and sharing that information regularly with our clients. We fielded daily calls from clients with questions, which we answered promptly and at no extra charge. With the recent law changes regarding ESTA (Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act) it was the same. It is our hope that our clients see Entech not only as a vendor for their needs, but a partner in their company’s success.
The Consultant Model vs. Staffing Firm Partnership
With the whirlwind of regulatory changes, it is no wonder we are seeing consultant fees on the rise. The cost of compliance mistakes can be astronomical: fines, inefficiencies, and turnover. Many companies are capitalizing on this need to stay compliant. We have witnessed an increase in staffing firms acting more like consultants with separate HR advisory fees and contracts for additional HR support. While the need is there for employers, many simply cannot absorb unpredictable added costs.
The Entech Advantage: Staffing and HR Advisory
For Michigan employers in 2025, you need staffing providers who understand more than just recruiting. While talent acquisition is at the core of what we do, a partnership with Entech goes beyond the talent match. HR advisory on compliance, regulations, and workplace policies is included as part of the Entech partnership – no extra fees. We also guide clients on in-house policies and procedures. By working with employers in a wide range of fields and sizes, we have seen firsthand what it takes to make a business run successfully. We encourage our clients to call or email us if they are having an internal pain point such as employee retention, creating a strong company culture, or other HR challenges. Running a business can feel isolating. But with Entech, you have a staffing and HR advisory partner by your side.
The Future of Staffing: Integrated HR Advisory
At Entech, we believe the next generation of staffing is about more than placements: it’s about partnership. We have proudly served our clients with their staffing needs as well as with HR advisory at no additional cost, and that will not change as consulting fees become the industry trend. Businesses deserve staffing partners who adapt alongside them, without hidden costs. Businesses deserve Entech Staffing Solutions.
To get started with Entech Staffing Solutions as your staffing and HR advisory partner in Michigan, give us a call at (248) 528-1444, or send an email to recruitinggroup@teamentech.com. We look forward to helping your business grow.
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