Looking for a Temp & Staffing
Agency in Kansas City,
Missouri?
Upshift is a trusted On-demand Temp and Staffing Partner in Kansas City, MO
- Get W2, E-Verified Workers Who Show Up
- Build your Flexible Team of Returning Staff
- Control Worker Pay, No Minimum Rates
HOW IT WORKS#1
On-Demand Staffing
Platform on G2
Platform on G2
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
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The Leading W2 Staffing Platform for
E-Verified Workers since 2016
Trusted by Kansas City’s Leading Employers—Large and Small
For Businesses
(looking to hire?)
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Upshift: Your Kansas City Staffing Agency Alternative
Job Success Rates with
Upshift vs industry average
Upshift vs industry average
No more constant retraining
91% return rate after 30 days
Build a team of returning workers that that feel like your own staff.
Hire with peace of mind
Under 2% no-call, no-show
The platform ensures higher show-up rates and full visibility.
Staffing made easy
33% faster
No more manual tasks like timesheets, payroll, etc.
Access the Top 10% of Local
Job Seekers in Kansas City, Missouri
Hire great people with a job success rate over 95% and peace of mind
In-Person Vetting for every W2, E-Verified Candidate in Your Market.
Every Candidate Must Pass our Background-Checks and E-Verification.
>2% No-Call No-Show Rates.
Workers who no-show get a lifetime suspension from our platform
You Have Full Visibility into Every Worker’s Previous Experience and Ratings.
Upshift Technology Eliminates the Inefficiencies
of the Old-School Temp Agency Model.
Staffing made easy for Operations and Human Resources Managers
Post shifts in minutes, fill them instantly
You know what’s best when it comes to what you need, so why shouldn’t YOU be in control?
See exactly who’s coming
Get full visibility on candidates’ profiles including their bio, experience and rating from other businesses
Right people right job—every time
Skill-based matching ensure accurate placements with talented individuals
Manage your temporary workers
Rehire your favorite Upshifters, manage invoices & schedules at your fingertips
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
You're Supported by Our Team 24/7
with a response time under 5 minutes
Dedicated account manager
Staffing expertise in your industry
Staffing expertise in your industry
No chatbots
Live help from our expert team
Live help from our expert team
Customized to your needs
We make staffing quick and easy
We make staffing quick and easy
#1
On-Demand Staffing
Platform on G2
Platform on G2
We Serve all of Kansas City, Including
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learn more about using Upshift from a member of our team.
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
Every Worker You Hire Is Vetted by Us in Person in Our Office in Kansas City, MO
- Strict hiring process, background checks and E-verification
- Access qualified candidates with relevant work experience
- Short term and permanent positions
Meet a Few of Over 5000 Job Seekers From Kansas City Actively Looking To Join Great Companies
Rating: 5.0 
Hours worked: 250 hours
Stephen H.
Favorite place to work: Bon Appetit @ Denison University and Columbus Museum of ArtSkills: Food Service Worker/Cashier
Reason to join Upshift: “The overall atmosphere was really positive at these locations and the staff were really friendly.“
Rating: 5.0
Hours worked: 1500 hours
Travis K.
Favorite place to work: Takeya USA, Grand Event Center, New Albany Country Club, Nationwide Hotel and BrewdogSkills: Assembler/Dishwasher
Reason to join Upshift: “Businesses that make you feel valued and support you on shifts are a big reason why I go back.“
Rating: 5.0
Hours worked: 450 hours
Myles D.
Favorite place to work: Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveSkills: Pantry Specialist
Reason to join Upshift: “Being able to work somewhere that is helping people is an awesome feeling.“
Trusted by top businesses in Kansas City
Start Hiring High
Caliber Workers
- Fill your shifts with high-quality workers
- Attract five-star talent immediately
- Get a staffing strategy designed for your site
#1
On-Demand Staffing
Platform on G2
Platform on G2
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
How to fill your shifts with top
tier job seekers immediately
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tier job seekers immediately
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Kansas City
Staffing Agency
FAQs
Still unsure? Find answers here
Many recruiters and businesses find themselves searching the web for staffing agency Kansas, employment agency or temp agency, only to find the same temporary workers and the same hiring solutions.
Upshift, as a leading staffing agency alternative, has changed how temporary staffing and recruiting works.
By letting candidates pick their shifts, we find great talent that other recruiters and staffing agencies miss. Students to full time workers can now find shifts that work for them. This opens up a new world of candidates.
Plus, these candidates are motivated because they chose the right job that meets their career goals or interest.
We follow a strict 3-strike rule, and one no-show means they can't use Upshift again. This keeps the no-show rate below 2%.
With a success rate of 95.6%, companies can hire talent confidently and know what to expect.
You can also use Upshift in two ways: As your temp agency alternative to meet seasonal demands and special projects. And you can even choose our Upshifters as a direct hire for a full time position.
Upshift, as a leading staffing agency alternative, has changed how temporary staffing and recruiting works.
By letting candidates pick their shifts, we find great talent that other recruiters and staffing agencies miss. Students to full time workers can now find shifts that work for them. This opens up a new world of candidates.
Plus, these candidates are motivated because they chose the right job that meets their career goals or interest.
We follow a strict 3-strike rule, and one no-show means they can't use Upshift again. This keeps the no-show rate below 2%.
With a success rate of 95.6%, companies can hire talent confidently and know what to expect.
You can also use Upshift in two ways: As your temp agency alternative to meet seasonal demands and special projects. And you can even choose our Upshifters as a direct hire for a full time position.
Absolutely! Because we are a staffing agency alternative, you're in charge of the pay rate for a candidate.
Unlike the standard employment agency or temp agency, you set the pay rate for candidates according to what works for your business.
Unlike the standard employment agency or temp agency, you set the pay rate for candidates according to what works for your business.
As an alternative to traditional staffing agencies, we can offer you quick and easy training to find qualified candidates yourself, or you can let your assigned rep post and manage talent and shifts for you!
Through our workforce solutions, we enable you to fill your position with qualified candidates as quickly as possible.
With less training needed, the staffing industry and standard old temp agency model is transformed.
You'll never fill positions the same way again - no phone calls, no lengthy training and only the best hiring solutions.
Through our workforce solutions, we enable you to fill your position with qualified candidates as quickly as possible.
With less training needed, the staffing industry and standard old temp agency model is transformed.
You'll never fill positions the same way again - no phone calls, no lengthy training and only the best hiring solutions.