Most companies experience workload fluctuations throughout the year, making some seasons busier than others. Retaining a seasonal workforce can be an excellent way to accommodate this increase in demand. It gives you help when you require it without having to pay for employees that are not needed during the slow season. Because this type of hiring tends to be more complicated than recruiting permanent staff, a temp agency can help make the on-boarding process seamless.
Who does a seasonal workforce benefit?
For most businesses, the holiday season tends to be when they see a spike in sales that requires more workers. Companies in the hospitality, retail, and warehousing and distribution sectors find themselves most in need of a flexible seasonal workforce.
Challenges of seasonal workers
It can be tricky trying to find the right number of seasonal workers and the right types of workers. Many businesses become too preoccupied with filling open positions and miss out on workers that would be a better fit. They also have to determine whether they are better off hiring full-time, part-time, contract, or temp workers. Several significant variables need to be considered.
Using a temp agency to hire seasonal workers
A seamless transition
Training new employees can be a costly and lengthy process. It is usually not worth it to hire people to cover just a few shifts. A temp agency can train seasonal workers during the screening process, relieving your company of the burden. During the recruiting process, the temp agency will perform various skill assessments to determine which candidates would be the best fit for the job. They can also provide seasonal workers with additional training to make sure they have the necessary skill set for the position. That way seasonal workers can seamlessly join your team.
Find the right balance
A temp agency has experience finding the correct number of workers for various sectors. They can ensure you have enough people for your busy season so that critical tasks do not get overlooked and year-round staff do not become overworked and irritable. Because a staffing agency also has experience matching people with jobs, you will even notice a lower turnover rate and employee morale will be positively impacted.
A flexible workforce
Hiring permanent staff for short-term needs can cause your company to become overstaffed. This, in turn, can cost you more money than you make during even your most profitable quarters. A temp agency allows you the convenience of a flexible workforce when you need it most without worrying about slower seasons. Simply return seasonal workers to the temp agency when you no longer need the extra help.
Savings
Some companies mistakenly think a temp agency costs more than doing the hiring themselves. On the contrary, the services of a temp agency can save you money in the long run. Time spent recruiting, training, and doing paperwork for new hires is time spent away from other responsibilities. A temp agency is an investment in your company that will save you time, money, and give you peace of mind.
Do not waste any more time hiring seasonal workers. Call Trades Labour Corporation to have your staffing needs taken care of smoothly and get back to focusing on your business.