Emerging Businesses — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does your service cost?
AppleOne's services are priced very competitively in relation to the market. In fact most employers find that it is less expensive to work with AppleOne than to seek to hire a quality individual with more traditional means. Due to the high degree of customization inherent in the services AppleOne provides for you, it is impossible to know in advance what costs will apply specifically to your situation.

However once your dedicated Account Executive has a better idea of your unique requirements, they can design a very cost-effective solution for your consideration.

Simply call (800) 564-5644 to be automatically connected to the AppleOne office nearest you, and describe your specific needs to one of our AEs.

What services can you offer me as a new or emerging employer?
AppleOne can function completely as your full-service staffing partner. Your Account Executive will meet with you to discuss the challenges you are facing and recommend simple, cost-effective solutions that we can provide or point you towards other resources if they would be more appropriate for you. A list of available services can by found here.

I know I need help, but I've never been an employer before. How much will I have to pay somebody to do X?
Compensation levels are determined by several factors including location, the relative abundance or scarcity of the skills in question, non-material concerns such as working environment or potential for growth, and a host of other considerations.

As a staffing professional with many years' worth of experience in this matter, your dedicated Account Executive can prove to be an invaluable advisor in this regard.

Simply call (800) 564-5644(866) 227-7077 to be automatically connected to the AppleOne office nearest you, and describe your specific needs to one of our AEs. They will be able to give you a very good idea of what you can expect to pay for a given position or skill in your area.

Where can I get the government forms I need to become an employer?
AppleOne has made obtaining all the forms you need extremely simple. Simply provide us with some basic information about your company/location, and we will send a custom AppleOne Emerging Employer Quick Start Kit with all the forms you need right out to you.

I just need somebody for a few days. Can you help me?
Absolutely. AppleOne can help you with all of your temporary staffing needs. Please click Here - to find out more about how AppleOne can help with fast, productive help when you need it for as long as you need it.

I want to hire somebody for this position rather than using a temporary. Can you help me with that?
As your complete, full-service staffing partner, AppleOne can help with all your employment needs including Direct Hire Placement. Please click Here to find out more about our Direct Hire Services.

I need to make every dollar count, and I'm not sure I can afford your service. Why should I pay you a fee?
More then ever, when cost is a consideration, you can't afford not to entrust your search to a competent staffing professional. Selecting a new-hire is one of the most challenging tasks facing any business owner or manager. The wrong choice can thoroughly effect the delicate balance in your office, so you can't afford to make a mistake.

Additionally, many of the costs associated with hiring a new employee can be eliminated or substantially reduced as a result of working with AppleOne. Concerns such as advertising, recruiting, screening, fringe benefits, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation are eliminated or substantially reduced.

More than that though are the substantial risks that new employers, without the benefit of years of experience, take when attempting to do it on their own. You risk the potential for significant EEOC related fines, tax penalties, even employment litigation.

With so much riding on it, the aid of a good staffing partner like AppleOne could be the best insurance your business ever obtains.

What if I find somebody I like better then any of the people you present to me? Will I have to hire one of your people?
You are under no obligation to hire any of the people we send to you. In fact even if you do choose to hire one of our candidates and then discover later that it isn't working out, you will be covered by our exclusive assurance program which may replace the person at no cost or at a substantial discount depending on how long the person was employed with you.

Do we have to pay even if we don't like any of the candidates you present?
You are under no obligation unless you choose to hire one of our candidates. AppleOne really is the no-risk way to ensure you're seeing the best people for your needs.

What if I really like somebody, but I'm just not sure they're going to work out?
AppleOne provides several options which can make it easier for you go gain confidence in your hiring decision.

First, you may choose to go ahead and hire that person despite your reservations. In that event, your decision is protected by our exclusive Assurance Program which may replace the person for you at no cost or at a substantial reduction depending on when you realize they are not working out.

Alternately, you may choose to take advantage of our Sensible Hire program which allows you to evaluate the selected candidate in your workplace for a predetermined period before making the decision to actually bring them on board. During this period, the candidate will remain on our payroll, so there is absolutely no risk to you.

Why should I use a service like AppleOne instead of just running an ad in the paper or on the Internet?
When you're ready to hire, AppleOne makes it simple, fast and affordable. Just a few of the reasons companies pick AppleOne:

Get the Best Person for the Job
Chances are, the best person for your position isn't reading newspaper ads. They made the same choice you're about to make - delegating the details of a job search to us while continuing to expend their valuable energies on building profit for their current employer. Our candidates are the best in their field; highly qualified professionals committed to staying with their next employer for years. Most people hired through newspaper ads stay with their employer for less than one year.

Save Time
AppleOne saves you time by filtering your applicant pool for you. Say good-bye to pouring through piles of resumes or wasting your time in interviews with applicants who clearly do not match your needs. You can go about your real job while focusing only on candidates that have been screened, tested and referenced to meet your criteria.

What makes AppleOne different from all the other employment services?
AppleOne is the only service that recognizes that the candidate is every bit as much our client as the companies we serve. Because we offer the best benefits and the most services, we are able to recruit the best people. Many of the candidates who come to us were referred by other candidates who achieved the results they were looking for through AppleOne.

Additionally, while other services claim they can function as a complete staffing service, AppleOne is the only major employment service that truly delivers on that promise. We have a full menu of customizable options from which you may choose.

I think I would feel more comfortable working with a woman (or a man, or somebody of a particular age or ethnic background). Will you search for somebody matching those criteria.
AppleOne is an equal opportunity employer, and we will not eliminate somebody from consideration for any position based upon gender, age or ethnic background.

What kind of screening processes do you do with the people you will be presenting to me?
All AppleOne offices are equipped with our AppLearn evaluation and testing system. AppLearn is a validated evaluation and tutorial program that is updated as new software is released into the market.

AppleOne is currently able to test, evaluate and train temporary and direct hire personnel on all the most common computer programs. In addition, AppleOne has the ability to update our AppLearn system to accommodate your specific software. This feature allows AppleOne to test and screen for your exact needs.

In addition to AppleOne's computer evaluation process, an experienced Account Executive conducts a pre-employment screening. AppleOne represents only those professionals who uphold the quality standards of AppleOne. Our screening assists our staffing professionals in identifying our candidates' short and long-term career objectives. In-depth interviews, Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, and Reference Checks all play major roles in ensuring quality in every placement.

Tell me more about your background checks. What is involved in that?
Naturally, we verify employment history. Additionally, AppleOne has established relationships with various investigative agencies to perform criminal background checks, social security checks, and DMV verifications on an as-needed basis for an additional small fee. AppleOne has established a strategic alliance with A-Check America, Inc. who provides and entire host of drug screening and background checks. Through this relationship, we can perform whatever level of screening you require.