With the economy at a standstill, the thought of hiring new employees is enough to induce a panic attack for many managers and business owners.
But if your core group of employees is stressed to the max and demand is steady, or increasing, how can you complete projects and ensure your company is running smoothly, without hiring full-time?
The answer is temporary staffing.
In terms of hiring, temporary staffing can somewhat insulate you in this volatile economy. Hiring temporarily can help you adjust more easily and quickly to workload fluctuations, without having to make a full-time commitment that includes salary and benefits.
With temp staffing, you can also gain access to specialized talent for short-term projects, as well as get coverage for full-time employees who go on vacation or sick leave. Furthermore, due to high unemployment rates, there are more workers with strong backgrounds out there who are willing to fill temporary jobs.
Many smart companies in Dade County and beyond are figuring this out – which is reflected in recent data. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, 1.7 million people held temporary jobs in mid-2009; in March 2011, that number was 2.3 million people.
So what should you do if you’re interested in leveraging the power of temporary staffing?
Your first step should be to partner with a reputable temporary staffing agency in Dade County. The right staffing agency can handle all of the hiring hassles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and testing, and send you only the most qualified and reliable people you need, when you need them.
When you do establish a relationship with a temporary staffing agency, here are some quick tips to help you get the best results:
- Educate your representative about your company. The more the temp staffing agency rep knows about your company culture, products, services, and mission, they better job they’ll do in delivering high quality candidates that are a good fit for your company.
- Give your Dade County temp staffing agency formal, written job descriptions. These should include your general expectations of a candidate’s abilities and experience, as well as which skills are most critical for the assignment.
- Give your temporary staffing agency as much lead time as possible. Staffing emergencies happen and there will likely be times when you need immediate access to workers. But the more time you give your staffing agency, the better the chance that you’ll not only get one good candidate, but several to choose from.
- Provide feedback. Maintain an open dialogue with your staffing agency representative. Offer feedback about the quality of the temporary workers they’ve provided and keep them up-to-date on any big changes at your company.
If you’re interested in learning more about how temp staffing can help you, give us a call. We can work with you to develop a strategic staffing plan to ensure you have the people you need to meet the demands of peak periods, without having to hire full-time. In the process, we can also help you cut staffing costs and run your business more efficiently.