Looking for a Temp & Staffing
Agency in Columbus, Ohio?

Upshift is a trusted On-demand Temp and Staffing Partner in Columbus, OH
  • Get W2, E-Verified Workers Who Show Up
  • Build your Flexible Team of Returning Staff
  • Control Worker Pay, No Minimum Rates
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#1
On-Demand Staffing
Platform on G2
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
HOW IT WORKS


The Leading W2 Staffing Platform for
E-Verified Workers since 2016

Trusted by Columbus’s Leading Employers—Large and Small

For Businesses
(looking to hire?)

Upshift: Your Columbus Staffing Agency Alternative

Job Success Rates with
Upshift vs industry average
95%
Upshift
42%
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 Columbus, Ohio

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.
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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
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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
No chatbots
Live help from our expert team
Customized to your needs
We make staffing quick and easy
#1
On-Demand Staffing
Platform on G2
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd


We Serve all of Columbus, Including

Don’t see your area? We are available everywhere within 1 hour of Columbus, Ohio! Click below to
learn more about using Upshift from a member of our team.
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4.7/5 on G2 Crowd

Every Worker You Hire Is Vetted by Us in Person in Our Office in Columbus, OH

  • 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 18000 Job Seekers From Columbus Actively Looking To Join Great Companies

Rating: 5.0
Hours worked: 1025 hours

Amelia T.

Favorite place to work: Aladdin Food Management @ Capital University

Skills: Banquet Server

Reason to join Upshift: “Due to how big the campus is, there are a bunch of different dining halls, positions and schedules to choose from.“
Rating: 5.0
Hours worked: 1125 hours

Sharon K.

Favorite place to work: Columbus Convention Center, Cameron Mitchell and the Columbus Zoo

Skills: Food Service Associate

Reason to join Upshift: “The shifts that I’ve enjoyed the most and have continued to go back to is directly related to the onsite team that I got to work with.“
Rating: 5.0
Hours worked: 800 hours

Allison B.

Favorite place to work: Columbus Museum of Art and Mid-Ohio Food Collective

Skills: Banquet Server and Market Specialist

Reason to join Upshift: One of the things she loves about the platform is the ability to take up shifts in different cities while traveling.
Trusted by top businesses in Columbus

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
4.7/5 on G2 Crowd
How to fill your shifts with top
tier job seekers immediately
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about your hiring needs

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Columbus Staffing
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With Upshift, as a leading staffing agency and employment agency alternative, you're never alone.

Unlike an old-school employment agency or temp agency, our support team is available 24/7, responding in under 5 minutes.

Enjoy the benefits of having a dedicated account manager with deep expertise in recruiting professionals in your market.

No chatbots here – just live help from our expert team, all customized to your needs.

We're committed to making the hiring process in Columbus quick and easy, giving you top-class staffing solutions and connecting you with job seekers that are qualified for the job.

Temporary staffing is now a breeze.
As your staffing agency alternative, we help you find qualified candidates in Columbus from hundreds of job seekers in these industries:
  • Hotels
  • Fulfillment and distribution
  • Food services & events
  • Manufacturing & printing
  • Sports & entertainment
  • Education
  • Corporate dining
  • Assisted living
At Upshift, we understand the importance of hiring quality candidates to meet your temporary staffing needs.

That's why we have created employment solutions that connect you with the right person for the right job every time. You can access direct hire to full time workers.

Unlike traditional staffing agencies in Columbus, job seekers choose their shifts based on their skills, location and interests.

Because of this they are motivated and you can form long standing relationships with the Upshifters you like who you can hire again.

All our Upshifters are pre-vetted, high-quality, qualified workers, boasting over 94% success rate so you can hire with peace of mind.