Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you place workers?

Cross Ocean targets placement within 48 hours for many contingent staffing needs. The actual timeline depends on the role, work location, shift, required experience or credentials, candidate availability, and any client-specific onboarding requirements.

We clarify those details at the beginning, move directly into candidate coordination, and communicate honestly about what is achievable. A fast answer is useful; an unrealistic promise is not.

The fastest start begins with a complete job scope, schedule, location, and desired start date.

What industries do you serve?

Cross Ocean serves organizations across light industrial, healthcare, IT, and legal operations nationwide.

Typical needs may include warehouse associates, assemblers, production workers, RNs, LVNs, CNAs, healthcare support professionals, SAP and Workday consultants, enterprise technology specialists, attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals. Each engagement begins with the specific work—not a generic industry label—so recruiting can reflect the real environment and expectations.

How does contingent staffing work?

You explain the position, schedule, work environment, required qualifications, location, number of workers, and timing. Cross Ocean then recruits and coordinates candidates for that defined assignment.

The contingent professional supports your organization for the agreed period while the staffing arrangement provides flexibility around projects, changing demand, leave coverage, urgent gaps, or specialized needs. The exact engagement structure and responsibilities are reviewed before work begins so both sides understand the arrangement.

Where do you place workers?

Cross Ocean supports employers nationwide. Our headquarters is located at 1326 Vista Grand Drive, Suite 100, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Coverage for a particular role depends on the location, schedule, market conditions, required qualifications, and desired start date. Share the job-site address when you contact us so we can assess the need accurately.

What's the difference between contingent staffing and direct hire?

Contingent staffing provides workers for a defined assignment, project, coverage period, or changing operational need. It can help when demand is temporary, timing is urgent, long-term headcount is uncertain, or a business needs additional flexibility.

Direct hire recruiting is designed to fill a permanent position on the client's payroll. Neither model is automatically better. The right choice depends on how long the work is expected to last, how quickly coverage is needed, available budget, and whether the position belongs in permanent headcount.

How do I get started with Cross Ocean?

Book a meeting, call (510) 919-5437, or email [email protected]. Be ready to share the role, work location, shift or schedule, required experience or credentials, number of workers, and desired start date.

We will review the request, clarify anything that materially affects recruiting, and explain the next practical step. You do not need a polished staffing brief; you do need a clear picture of the work.

Do you work with small businesses or only large companies?

Cross Ocean works with organizations based on the workforce need—not only company size. Small businesses, growing operators, established enterprises, and complex multi-site organizations may all benefit from contingent staffing when the role and engagement are a fit.

Owner John Short's 30 years of enterprise systems experience informs an approach that respects complex operations while remaining direct and practical enough for lean teams that do not have time for layers of process.