The markup fee includes:

• Payroll processing and administration

• Employer’s portion of employee taxes and insurances (e.g., FICA, FUTA, SUI, Workers' Comp)

• Recruiting and hiring costs (advertising, interviewing, reference checks, etc.)

• Termination-related expenses (unemployment claim management, severance)

• Human resources support and employee management, including time tracking, attendance, coaching, and disciplinary actions

This all-inclusive rate ensures seamless workforce management with no hidden costs.

The bill rate charged to the customer is the employee’s hourly pay plus a 50% markup. For example, if the employee earns $16.00 per hour, the customer is billed $24.00 per hour.

Companies may choose to hire a Vangst entry-level employee (earning less than $21.00 per hour) before they reach 360 hours of work (approximately 9 weeks) by paying a $2,000 conversion fee.

Companies may hire a Vangst entry-level employee (earning less than $21.00 per hour) after the employee has worked 360 hours (approximately 9 weeks) for a reduced conversion fee of $500.

Every customer is assigned a dedicated, experienced Client Success Manager to provide immediate support with questions, issues, or changes.

Vangst has more full-time recruiters and support staff than all other cannabis staffing firms combined. Our seasoned team moves fast to fill every role, delivering an exceptional experience to both clients and candidates

Vangst’s proprietary Workforce Management Software is the most advanced all-in-one platform in the staffing industry, providing real-time tools for both companies and candidates.

From clocking in and out to viewing schedules and managing timesheets, Vangst WFM streamlines the entire temporary labor process—making it seamless, efficient, and easy to manage

The Vangst markup includes all employer-related employee Payroll expenses including:

• Paycheck processing

• W-2, W-4, I-9, and complete hiring packet management

• Time clock tracking and oversight

• Payroll adjustments and corrections

Based on the national average of 13% — the staffing industry’s standard cost benchmark.

The Vangst markup includes all employer-related taxes and insurance costs, such as:

• Social Security & Medicare (FICA): 7.65%

• Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA): 0.80%

• State Unemployment Insurance (average): 4.10%

• Workers' Compensation (average): 4.75%

These costs are fully covered within the Vangst markup to ensure compliance and simplify payroll management.

The Vangst markup also covers all recruiting and hiring-related expenses, including:

• Job advertising

• Candidate testing

• Reference checks

• Interview coordination

• Hiring administration

These recruiting and hiring costs are based on the national average of 12.0%, as reported by the Staffing.org Library.

The Vangst markup also includes costs associated with employee terminations and releases, such as:

• Unemployment claim administration

• Severance pay

These expenses are based on the national average of 2%, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Vangst markup also covers comprehensive employee management and HR services, including:

• Clock-in and clock-out tracking

• Attendance monitoring

• Performance coaching

• Disciplinary counseling

• Employee terminations

These services ensure a fully managed workforce without the administrative burden.