Employers
Turning Basin Labs helps employers build businesses that are profitable and efficient through access to skilled workers
To help bring jobs to people who may face barriers to employment, we partner with non-profits, educational systems, and training providers.
Oftentimes the legal structure of their organizations prohibits them from placing their students or interns into jobs. That’s where we come in. Our partners utilise our EoR service to place their workforce into internships and work experiences but also to help build their pilot programs.
An EoR is an organization that serves as the employer for tax purposes, while the employee performs work at a different company.
Get in touch with us to learn how we can help.
Our Employer of Record Service (EoR)
The EoR takes on the responsibility of routine employment tasks such as:
Creating and maintaining employment agreements
Managing timekeeping and payroll
Ensuring compliance with employment and labour laws
Providing human resources services
Our EoR service helps you manage and organize all the important documents and information related to your employees. This can include personal information, employment contracts, tax forms, and complaints.
We have hosted over 220 interns and workers of all types since 2019; we know just what it takes to get the job well done!
Employer of Record Case Studies
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In 2022-2023, Turning Basin Labs was awarded a grant from the New World Foundation to help put people to work. We used that funding to support our longtime partners, Jewish Vocational Services, assisting them with the placement of their IT students into paid internships.
WHAT WAS NEEDED:
Jewish Vocational Services needed assistance with the launch and development of their IT training and placement pilot, as well as employer of record services.
HOW WE HELPED:
Using the funding we received from the New World Foundation we funded the first cohort of their IT placements, as well as assisted them with their pilot development, and provided full Employer of Record services.
IMPACT MADE:
We funded 12 of the 37 ITs that we hosted as Employer of Record. Half of the first cohort of ITs were employed full time with those companies they interned.
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In 2022-2023, Turning Basin Labs was awarded a grant from the New World Foundation to help put people to work. We used that funding to partner with JobTrain to assist them with the placement of their Building and Facility management students into paid internships at a local housing conglomerate — the workers worked in facilities management.
WHAT WAS NEEDED:
Jobtrain needed assistance with the launch and development of their training and placement pilot, as well as full Employer of Record services.
HOW WE HELPED:
Using the funding we received from the new world foundation we funded 2 cohorts of their placements, provided tool kits for each intern, assisted JobTrain with their pilot development, and provided full employer of record service.
IMPACT MADE:
We hosted eight workers in their paid internship, five of whom secured full-time permanent employment at the company they interned with. One worker even received on-site housing.
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In 2021, Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) partnered with Kaiser Permanente to create a COVID-19 Mass Vaccination site at the UCSF Gymnasium.
WHAT WAS NEEDED:
JVS needed Turning Basin Labs to help coordinate back-office support, background checks, and full Employer of Record services. JVS provided interns as admin support and way-finders for the site. Kaiser supplied the phlebotomists and on-site supervision.
HOW WE HELPED:
We collaborated with JVS and Kaiser to develop a coordinated effort to hire, background check, and timekeeping for their program. We also provided full Employer of Record services.
IMPACT MADE:
TBL hosted 12 way-finder/admin interns for 8-10 weeks providing great work experience. Thousands of vaccinations were administered in those weeks. Read more about the project here from UC San Francisco.
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In 2021, JVS referred Martinez Adult Education to us for Employer of Record services and pilot development. To this very day, our partnership remains strong as we continue to work together and come up with new ideas on how to break barriers to employment.
WHAT WAS NEEDED:
Martinez (a local community college) needed help with hosting their students in paid internships at local businesses in the Martinez area.
HOW WE HELPED:
We helped them develop the processes and back-office support to give them, the intern, and the employer a seamless experience. We also provided full Employer of Record services.
IMPACT MADE:
Martinez Adult Education has provided us with 6 excellent interns that we have hosted at different locations in Martinez, CA. One of them we recruited and has become a Worker-Expert serving on our corporate Worker Council.
Worker recruitment
By partnering with Turning Basin Labs to recruit your employees, you will enjoy a host of benefits that traditional recruitment methods simply cannot offer.
Turning Basin Labs is built on the principles of cooperation and collaboration. When you work with us, you benefit from the collective expertise and resources of our staff and members, making sure you find the best possible candidates for your business.
We partner with training providers to invest in people who may face barriers to employment, such as people with criminal records or gaps in work experience, ensuring they receive the hands-on support they need to succeed in a new role.
We take care of all the details, from advertising the position to screening candidates to conducting interviews. Our services can save you time, money and give you access to a pool of qualified candidates. Our structured recruitment process is fair, transparent, and free from any biases or conflicts of interest.
Partnering with us to recruit workers sends a powerful message to your customers and stakeholders. It shows that you're committed to supporting local communities and working towards a more equitable and sustainable economy. By investing in Turning Basin Labs, you're not just hiring workers — you're helping to build a better future for workers, managers, and owners.
Contact us now to discuss your recruiting requirements
Turning Basin Labs helps employers build better working environments through data-led research and insights
Worker research
Through Worker Research, we answer local questions of job quality and workforce systems and jobs that have a future.
Worker Research harnesses workers and their lived experiences, combining that with best-in-class research techniques. We conduct research and develop policies, recommendations, and strategies that can deliver your organization’s strategic goals in alignment with the insights and expertise of frontline workers. We ensure workers lead, design, and drive the research while we play the role of facilitator.
Understanding the experiences of workers is crucial to more productive, supportive, and inclusive workplace environments. Turning Basin Labs Worker Researchers investigate attitudes surrounding a particular topic through data-gathering, analysis, and fieldwork. Worker Researchers also develop skills and confidence to contribute to their workplaces and communities.
Talk to us about how our research can help you improve your business
Worker Research develops strategies and policies that can help lead to:
better workplace culture
Increased productivity
Reduced turnover
and better overall business performance.