TempGuru is an event staffing coordination platform that connects event organizers with local partner agencies across 300+ U.S. and Canadian markets. It manages the entire staffing workflow—from initial request to final invoice—so clients work through one vendor relationship instead of juggling multiple agencies. For US orders, the assigned partner agency employs and pays its W-2 crew; for Canadian orders, workers are employed locally under applicable Canadian employment rules. TempGuru handles client contracting, billing, partner agency assignment, order communication, scheduling, and replacement coordination.
What is TempGuru?
TempGuru is a B2B event staffing coordination service that takes an event's city, venue, dates, shifts, roles, headcount, and requirements, then assigns an eligible local partner agency to supply the crew. It produces a confirmed staffing plan, consolidated invoices (one per city per week), and a single point of contact for all coordination. The platform runs as a web service and is operated by TempGuru, which also provides software to partner agencies.
Key Features
- W-2 Employment (US) — For US orders, the assigned partner agency employs and pays workers as W-2 employees, handling withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation.
- Canadian Employment Compliance — For Canadian orders, workers are employed locally by the partner agency under applicable Canadian employment and payroll rules.
- One Vendor Relationship — Clients use a single TempGuru contract and receive one invoice per city per week, regardless of the number of local agencies involved.
- Documented Backfill Process — TempGuru coordinates replacement and backfill efforts with the assigned agency under the written order, local capacity, and applicable law.
- Role and City-Specific Rates — Quotes identify applicable hourly rates and approved event-specific charges before confirmation.
- Availability Response — The normal 24–48 hour window is an availability response after scope and rates are approved, not a guaranteed completed roster.
- Coverage — 300+ U.S. and Canadian markets, with availability confirmed for each order.
Who is it for?
- Event organizers — Coordinate US or Canadian event crews through one vendor relationship, with one contract and one invoice per city per week.
- Partner agencies — Local staffing agencies can receive orders from TempGuru and use its software to manage scheduling and replacements.
- Event crew members — Workers are employed by the assigned local partner agency (W-2 in US, local employment in Canada) and get paid through that agency.
What can you do with TempGuru?
- Staff a multi-city event — Send the city, venue, dates, shifts, roles, headcount, and requirements for each location; TempGuru assigns local agencies and consolidates billing.
- Manage event staffing logistics — Review approved scope, timesheets, and event-specific charges in one workflow, with invoices consolidated by city and week.
- Ensure compliance — For US orders, workers are W-2 employees of the partner agency; for Canadian orders, local employment rules apply.
How does TempGuru work?
- Tell us what you need — Send the date, city, headcount, roles, shift times, and screening requirements.
- We handle the rest — TempGuru reviews scope and rates, assigns an eligible local partner agency, and coordinates scheduling and replacements.
- Manage from one place — Review approved scope, timesheets, and charges in one workflow; invoices are consolidated by city and week.
FAQ
Is TempGuru free?
No, TempGuru is a paid service. Pricing is role- and city-specific, and quotes identify applicable hourly rates and approved event-specific charges before confirmation.
Does TempGuru employ the event staff?
No. For US orders, the assigned partner agency employs and pays its W-2 crew. For Canadian orders, workers are employed locally by the assigne
