Successful Partnership: Builders FirstSource & Nesco Resource

Builders FirstSource (BFS) is the largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. The Greenville, SC location of BFS has had a long-standing relationship with Nesco. The local Nesco branch office communicates with the General Manager of BFS weekly, maintaining a strong partnership.

Despite other staffing agencies attempting to undercut Nesco on price, BFS remains loyal due to Nesco’s consistent delivery of quality candidates and excellent communication.

S O L U T I O N
The partnership between BFS and Nesco is built on effective communication and responsiveness. When
challenges arise, the General Manager is open to recommendations from Nesco to ensure quality candidates are attracted in a timely manner. BFS values the flexibility of temp-to-hire arrangements, allowing them to ensure new hires are a good fit before committing to full-time employment.

Nesco’s actions include implementing measures to ensure compliance, efficient hiring and employee retention through:

Sourcing and pre-screening candidates for BFS to interview
Pre-employment screening to include E-verify, drug testing and background checks
Facilitating onboarding process and coordinating start dates for new hires

"I am treated like more than just a customer, they make me feel like they truly care about
what we need. I don’t think we could ask for a better partner than Nesco and I look forward
to many more years of great service from them.” General Manager

R E S U L T
The collaboration between Builders FirstSource and Nesco has yielded significant benefits:

Retention: Nesco assists in retaining good employees by negotiating raises on their behalf, ensuring they remain with BFS.
Conversion to Full-Time Roles: Many temporary employees have been successfully converted to full-time positions, reflecting the effectiveness of the temp-to-hire strategy.
Efficient Hiring: With an average start date of 48 hours, BFS experiences minimal downtime and maintains productivity.

This case study exemplifies how a strong partnership and effective communication between a Nesco

and Builders FirstSource can lead to successful and efficient staffing solutions, benefiting both the employer and employees.

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