Hiring guide
How to Choose a Manpower Agency in Tamil Nadu: 12 Checks
சரியான மனிதவள நிறுவனத்தைத் தேர்வு செய்வது எப்படி?
Choose a manpower agency on proof, not promises. Check its registrations (GST, PF and ESI codes, contract labour licence if it has 50 or more contract workers, a PSARA licence for security guards), references from employers like you, replacement terms in writing, a transparent invoice and its reply speed. Lifeline Crew in Chennai answers all twelve checks here. WhatsApp +91 99622 99076.
How do you choose a manpower agency?
Judge an agency on proof. Ask for its registrations and licences, references from employers in your industry, replacement terms in writing, a sample invoice with the full wage break-up, and its response time. Then give it a small trial order before a large one. Agencies that hesitate on any of these are a risk.
The 12 checks
| # | Check | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal identity | Registered name, GST number, office address you can visit |
| 2 | PF and ESI codes | Establishment codes, and recent challans for workers deployed with other clients |
| 3 | Contract labour licence | Required for contractors with 50 or more contract workers under the OSH Code |
| 4 | Special licences | PSARA for security guards; MEA licence for overseas recruitment |
| 5 | Industry experience | Two references from employers in your industry and city |
| 6 | Screening method | Which tests and checks it runs for your role |
| 7 | Speed | Realistic days to first candidates and to full headcount |
| 8 | Replacement terms | Window, how fast, and whether the replacement is free |
| 9 | Invoice transparency | Wage, PF, ESI, bonus, service charge and GST shown separately |
| 10 | Candidate fee policy | Whether candidates pay anything, in writing |
| 11 | Data handling | How it stores candidate documents (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) |
| 12 | Response time | Who answers your WhatsApp or call, and how fast |
What are the red flags?
Watch for agencies that will not show licence or PF and ESI documents, quote one lump-sum rate without a wage break-up, promise any headcount on any date, or have no office you can visit. Also be careful if candidates tell you they paid large fees to get the job. That often leads to early exits.
How does Lifeline Crew answer these checks?
- Office: Aminjikarai, Chennai. Phone and WhatsApp: +91 99622 99076.
- Turnaround: 48 hours for helpers and 7 days for skilled roles
- Replacement terms: set out in writing with every quote
- Invoices show wages, statutory dues, service charge and GST separately for contract staff.
Send us your requirement and ask for references from your industry. WhatsApp +91 99622 99076.