FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Following are some of the most common questions we receive from job seekers interested in The Arnold Group's (TAG) employment services. If your question isn’t answered here, please contact us for further assistance.

Required Employment Documentation
Employment Service Fees
Employment Opportunity Levels
Entry Level vs. Higher Level Assignment
Types of Assignments
Average Length of Assignments
Size & Types of Companies TAG Works With
Who is my Employer
Frequency of Availability Check in Calls
Qualifying for Benefits
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Payroll Taxes
Submitting your Time Sheet
Policy on Reporting to Work
Completing Assignments
If Injured on the Job
Full-Time Offers
References for Future Employment

1.

What documentation is required to apply with The Arnold Group?

Please review Form I-9 (pg. 5) for a list of all acceptable documents required to apply with The Arnold Group. Please note, a single document from List A satisfies both the identity and employment eligibility requirements. If you do not have a document found in List A, applicants will be required to provide a document from List B (identity) and List C (employment eligibility) when applying with The Arnold Group.

2.

Does The Arnold Group (TAG) charge a fee for its service?

We recommend checking in with your TAG supervisor on a weekly basis to remain active in our searches. There is not need to check in more frequently unless your contact information changes.

3.

What levels of employment categories does TAG offer?

TAG provides career opportunities with the flexibility to match virtually any lifestyle to include:

Part-time

Temporary

Full-time

Temp-to-hire

Direct hire / Professional placement

4.

Are all temporary assignments entry-level postions?

No, TAG’s employment opportunities make the most of your skills and talents while providing you with access to entry-level through senior managerial job opportunities in the following fields:

Accounting/Finance

Administrative

Advertising

Customer Service

Electronics

Healthcare

Human Resources

Information & Technology

Legal

Management

Manufacturing

Sales / Marketing

Technical

Transportation / Logistics

5.

What type of assignments does TAG offer?

The Arnold Group is a full-service human resource company and maintains our position as a leader among staffing service firms by providing qualified associates in over 250 skill categories directed at meeting our clients’ needs. We provide temporary and direct hire staffing for positions in the areas of:

Office-Clerical: Secretaries, general office clerks, receptionists, administrative assistants, word processing and data entry operators

Industrial: Manual laborers, assemblers, drivers, tradesmen, machine operators, maintenance workers and welders

Technical: Engineers, scientists, laboratory technicians, architects, draftsmen, technical writers and illustrators

Information Technology: Consultants, analysts, programmers, designers, hardware and software technicians and communications technology

Professional-Managerial: Accountants, bookkeepers, attorneys, paralegals, middle and senior managers, advertising and marketing executives

6.

What is the average length of a temporary assignment?

TAG’s employment opportunities vary; therefore TAG cannot guarantee a specific number of hours or duration. However, our primary goal is to keep you working consistently or find regular, full-time employment for you.

7.

What is TAG’s policy if I am unable to report to work or will be late?

TAG’s employment opportunities vary; therefore TAG cannot guarantee a specific number of hours or duration. However, our primary goal is to keep you working consistently or find regular, full-time employment for you.

8.	When I work for TAG, who is my employer?
		TAG is your employer. If you have any problems while on assignment through TAG, contact your TAG supervisor.
9.	How often should I check in with my TAG supervisor when looking for work?
		We recommend checking in with your TAG supervisor on a weekly basis to remain active in our searches. There is not need to check in more frequently unless your contact information changes.
10.	When do I qualify for benefits?
		You may qualify for some benefits immediately while others require qualifying events. For additional information regarding our benefits, please refer to the TAG Associate Handbook.
11.	Will I get paid vacations and holidays?
		TAG offers vacation and holiday benefits for associates. Eligibility is based on qualifying events. For additional information regarding our benefits, please refer to the TAG Associate Handbook.
12.	Does TAG withhold payroll taxes while I’m on an assignment?
		TAG withholds payroll taxes as required by federal and state law.
13.	When should I submit my time sheet and when can I expect to be paid?
		All TAG associates are paid weekly. Pay periods run from Monday through Sunday and paydays are the following Friday. Time sheets for hours worked should be submitted to our office by 10:00 a.m. every Monday. For additional details, please refer to the TAG Associate Handbook.
14.	What is TAG’s policy if I am unable to report to work or will be late?
		If you need to be off for the day or are running late, you must contact your TAG supervisor immediately. It is your responsibility to notify your TAG supervisor in advance, otherwise your absence will be considered unexcused and may affect your performance record and future employment opportunities with TAG.
15.	What should I do if my assignment ends?
		Contact your TAG supervisor and inform him/her of your availability. If you do not contact us, we will assume that you are no longer available for work.
16.	What should I do if I am injured on the job?
		Should you be injured on the job, notify your client supervisor and your TAG supervisor immediately.
17.	What should I do if a TAG client offers me a full-time position with their company?
		If you are interested in accepting the position, you must first discuss it with your TAG supervisor. You may accept the offer, but not before making arrangements with your TAG supervisor as you are currently employed by TAG.
18.	Can The Arnold Group be used as references for future employment?
		Yes, TAG can provide references for future employment.

1.	What documentation is required to apply with The Arnold Group?
		Please review Form I-9 (pg. 5) for a list of all acceptable documents required to apply with The Arnold Group. Please note, a single document from List A satisfies both the identity and employment eligibility requirements. If you do not have a document found in List A, applicants will be required to provide a document from List B (identity) and List C (employment eligibility) when applying with The Arnold Group.
2.	Does The Arnold Group (TAG) charge a fee for its service?
		We recommend checking in with your TAG supervisor on a weekly basis to remain active in our searches. There is not need to check in more frequently unless your contact information changes.
3.	What levels of employment categories does TAG offer?
		TAG provides career opportunities with the flexibility to match virtually any lifestyle to include: Part-time Temporary Full-time Temp-to-hire Direct hire / Professional placement
4.	Are all temporary assignments entry-level postions?
		No, TAG’s employment opportunities make the most of your skills and talents while providing you with access to entry-level through senior managerial job opportunities in the following fields: Accounting/Finance Administrative Advertising Customer Service Electronics Healthcare Human Resources Information & Technology Legal Management Manufacturing Sales / Marketing Technical Transportation / Logistics
5.	What type of assignments does TAG offer?
		The Arnold Group is a full-service human resource company and maintains our position as a leader among staffing service firms by providing qualified associates in over 250 skill categories directed at meeting our clients’ needs. We provide temporary and direct hire staffing for positions in the areas of: Office-Clerical: Secretaries, general office clerks, receptionists, administrative assistants, word processing and data entry operators Industrial: Manual laborers, assemblers, drivers, tradesmen, machine operators, maintenance workers and welders Technical: Engineers, scientists, laboratory technicians, architects, draftsmen, technical writers and illustrators Information Technology: Consultants, analysts, programmers, designers, hardware and software technicians and communications technology Professional-Managerial: Accountants, bookkeepers, attorneys, paralegals, middle and senior managers, advertising and marketing executives
6.	What is the average length of a temporary assignment?
		TAG’s employment opportunities vary; therefore TAG cannot guarantee a specific number of hours or duration. However, our primary goal is to keep you working consistently or find regular, full-time employment for you.
7.	What is TAG’s policy if I am unable to report to work or will be late?
	TAG’s employment opportunities vary; therefore TAG cannot guarantee a specific number of hours or duration. However, our primary goal is to keep you working consistently or find regular, full-time employment for you.