Help Your Temporary Staff Hit the Ground Running

As a leading South Florida temporary staffing agency, Future Force knows temporary employees are just like regular employees in that you need them to perform their jobs well in order to impact the company positively. So how can you help them hit the ground running? Start by following these tips:

Explain the importance and impact of their work.

Give your temporary workers a sense of the bigger picture – and how they fit in it. If they understand how their job is making a difference – whether it’s enabling your company to take on more projects, better service customers, or cover for a core staff member out on leave – they will be more invested in it.

Get them acquainted with the company and their new co-workers.

Typically, temporary workers arrive on the job and are expected to get up to speed quickly. One way to do that is to ensure they are familiar with the company, its culture and the employees.

To do that:

  • Give them a tour of the facility so they know where the bathroom and lunchroom are, where supplies are stored, and how to navigate their way around the office.
  • Likewise, if they are going to be on board for a while, invite them to the company holiday party and make them feel welcome at other social events.
  • You may even want them to shadow a veteran employee on their first day at work to ensure they have an understanding of what they’re supposed to be doing.

Regardless of the approach you take, temporary workers will feel more comfortable – and be more successful – when they are properly prepped and trained.

Check in with them regularly.

Just because the arrangement gets off to a good start doesn’t mean you shouldn’t communicate frequently with your temporary employees. Check in with them often to monitor their progress and deal with any issues or concerns they’re having.

Thank them for a job well done.

Just like full-time employees, temporary workers want to feel appreciated for a job well done. So be sure to acknowledge their work and contributions. If you find temp employees who are especially valuable, you may even want to consider them for full-time employment.

Need more help finding reliable temporary talent for your company? Call Future Force. As a leading South Florida temporary staffing agency, we have a broad network of skilled and reliable people, ready to go to work – where and when you need them. Contact Future Force today to learn more.