Rushing into a hiring decision is never a good idea, even if you’re simply hiring on a temporary or seasonal basis. So how can you ensure your seasonal hiring process is both efficient and effective? Here’s a look:
1. Start early.
Don’t start to think about hiring for the summer on June 1st. As one of the leading temporary staffing agencies in Miami, we know the earlier you start, the more access you’ll have access to the best candidates.
2. Forecast your needs.
In order to maintain appropriate staffing levels, it’s important to assess past needs. For instance, look at your sales from last year and your current staffing levels to forecast areas in which you need to ramp up hiring for the summer.
3. Look to existing employees.
Look to your list of part-time employees and ask them if they’d be willing to work more hours in the summer months. By drawing from this pool, you can benefit from the fact that they are already experienced and familiar with your company, so they will likely catch on much quicker to tasks than someone completely new to the company. As a result, they can hit the ground running as soon as the summer-time rush begins.
4. Take the time to evaluate each candidate.
Don’t have a “first come, first serve” attitude toward seasonal hiring. Just because someone applies first, doesn’t mean you should hire him or her. Instead, take the time to evaluate the candidates that do apply and look for people who are eager to learn, flexible when it comes to having a fluctuating schedule, and genuinely interested in working for your company.
5. Offer training.
A customer isn’t going to know whether an employee is seasonal or not. They’re just going to know whether they’ve had a good experience – or a bad one – with your company. So make sure you invest in a program or process to properly train your new, seasonal hires.
6. Get help.
If you don’t have the time it takes to screen resumes and conduct interviews, then consider outsourcing the process to one of the temporary staffing agencies in Miami. A professional staffing agency will have the knowledge, experience, and network to give you fast access to good quality candidates.
If you’d like to learn more about working with a temporary staffing agency in Miami, let us know. Since 1992, Future Force has helped thousands of clients find qualified and reliable talent on a short-term and seasonal basis. Learn more now.