does SkipCalls work for staffing agencies taking after-hours calls for temp orders (like “need 5 forklift drivers tonight”) and route them to the on-call recruiter?
Yes—SkipCalls works for staffing agencies taking after-hours temp orders by answering missed/after-hours calls 24/7, capturing the exact order details (e.g., “need 5 forklift drivers tonight”), and immediately sending the information to your on-call recruiter so they can dispatch candidates fast.
SkipCalls fits the staffing agency reality where you can’t pick up during client meetings, interviews, or after-hours, because SkipCalls can answer calls automatically via call forwarding when you don’t answer or when it’s outside business hours. For a temp order like “need 5 forklift drivers tonight,” SkipCalls can ask the key intake questions (site address, shift start time, pay/bill rate if provided, required certifications like forklift card, PPE, drug screen, and who is the on-site contact), then deliver a clean summary and full transcript so the on-call recruiter can act immediately.
SkipCalls helps staffing firms win the speed race because SkipCalls answers instantly instead of pushing callers to voicemail (where most urgent clients won’t leave a message). For temp staffing markups often in the 20–50% range, SkipCalls protects revenue by preventing the “missed call → client calls the next agency” problem—especially during Q1 hiring surges, holiday coverage, and last-minute no-show replacements.
SkipCalls also supports a practical “route to on-call” workflow: SkipCalls can collect the details first (so your on-call recruiter isn’t interrupted by a half-baked message), then SkipCalls sends the structured summary and transcript right away, and SkipCalls can automatically text the caller after the call (“Reply here with the site address and start time if anything changes”) to keep the order updated in one thread. SkipCalls doesn’t require changing your main recruiting firm phone number, because SkipCalls works through call forwarding and only picks up when you’re unavailable.
How SkipCalls Helps Staffing Agencies
SkipCalls AI Receptionist answers 24/7, asks your required intake questions, and captures names, role counts, shift times, location, and special requirements.
After-hours temp order intake (e.g., “need 5 forklift drivers tonight”)
SkipCalls sends instant call summaries, full transcripts, and extracted action items so the on-call recruiter can dispatch candidates in minutes.
Routing urgent orders to the on-call recruiter without losing details
SkipCalls uses call forwarding (missed/busy/after-hours) so clients still dial your normal recruiting firm phone line and get answered professionally.
Keeping your existing staffing agency number while covering nights/weekends
SkipCalls spam filtering screens obvious spam/robocalls so your on-call recruiter focuses on real temp orders.
Reducing wasted time from robocalls while keeping lines open for real clients
SkipCalls can send an automatic SMS follow-up after the call so the client can reply with changes, and SkipCalls can handle the SMS conversation on its own number.
Turning a phone order into a text thread for fast clarifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SkipCalls “route to the on-call recruiter” if it answers the call first?
SkipCalls routes the order operationally by collecting the details on the call and immediately sending the on-call recruiter the SkipCalls summary + transcript + action items (so they can call back or dispatch). SkipCalls can also send an automatic SMS to the caller so updates come into the SkipCalls thread while your recruiter mobilizes candidates.
Do we have to change our staffing agency phone number for SkipCalls to work after-hours?
No—SkipCalls keeps your existing staffing agency answering workflow intact because callers dial your normal number and your carrier forwards missed/busy/after-hours calls to SkipCalls in the background.
Can SkipCalls ask staffing-specific intake questions for a forklift driver temp order?
Yes—SkipCalls can be configured to ask staffing receptionist questions like headcount, shift start/end, site address, forklift certification, PPE, pay/bill rate if provided, drug screen/background requirements, and the on-site supervisor contact, then SkipCalls delivers the details in a structured summary.
Can SkipCalls book an appointment instead of handling a same-night temp request?
Yes—SkipCalls can automatically book appointments into your calendar for temp-to-hire or direct-hire conversations, while still using SkipCalls 24/7 coverage for urgent temp orders that need immediate follow-up.
What does SkipCalls cost for a staffing agency covering nights and weekends?
SkipCalls is $3.99/week or $99/year, and both plans include SkipCalls AI answering, unlimited summaries/transcripts, and unlimited calls in normal use—no per-minute billing and no surprise overages, which matters when after-hours spikes hit.
Set up SkipCalls tonight so you don’t lose the next after-hours temp order to a faster agency
Use SkipCalls with after-hours call forwarding in under 60 seconds, customize the temp-order intake script (headcount, shift time, site, certifications), and start getting instant summaries/transcripts to your on-call recruiter so urgent orders like “5 forklift drivers tonight” get handled immediately.
Related Questions
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- →Can SkipCalls handle both calls and texts for our staffing agency?