Many businesses need to staff up at various points during the year due to seasonal demand. If yours is among them, you might wonder how you can best serve both your organization and your seasonal employees. Here are a few tips for success.
Start Early
Whenever possible, start looking for your new seasonal employees several weeks before you need them to begin work. This will give you enough time to find and recruit them, complete the hiring process, and get them trained. And the earlier you start looking, the less likely you are to lose top prospects to your competitors.
Offer Proper Onboarding and Training
Seasonal employees may only be with your company for a short period, but during that time they will serve as the face your brand. It’s not fair to your customers or your seasonal team members to send them out to the front lines unprepared. You don’t necessarily need to put them through your full training program, but they deserve an unrushed experience that equips them with all the tools they need.
Provide a Quality Experience
How you treat your seasonal employees reflects on your corporate brand. Word will get around about what sort of experience they have with your company. Be sure to make them feel welcome. Include them in any office parties or special events. And consider hosting some sort of end-of-season party just for your seasonal team.
Work with a Staffing Agency
It’s possible to find seasonal employees on your own, but the time and money involved can be significant. A good staffing agency has streamlined recruiting and hiring procedures already in place, which can save you money while providing a better experience for candidates. We maintain a frequently updated roster of fully vetted, high-quality prospects who will be ready to go on Day One. We also understand the importance of cultural fit, and we work hard to match seasonal employees with companies where they will fit in.
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