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Is Your Business Prepared for Seasonal Staffing Shortages?

October 24th, 2018

It’s hard to believe we’re in the final quarter of the year, with the holiday season right around the corner. Although it’s still months away, it creeps up faster than the unprepared are ready to admit. With many companies entering their busiest season, it’s important to recognize your staffing needs and make the decisions now about bringing on additional help to make it through your annual season staffing shortage.

 

Start Now

Don’t let the date lull you into a sense of comfort – time always goes faster than you think. Putting off staffing decisions is a recipe for untrained and confused workers. By waiting, you aren’t just burdening yourself, you’re burdening your permanent employees who will be responsible for answering the seasonal staff’s questions and retraining them.

 

Find a Recruitment Agency

Working with a staffing agency to provide the temporary help you need is more than just a quick Google search and a click. Different companies have their own areas of focus, and you want to make sure you find one that knows your specific industry.

 

By hiring a temp agency that specializes in what you do, you won’t have to explain the type of employee you’re looking for. Once they know your needs, they can begin searching and providing the right candidates for your opportunities.

 

Establish Training

The right temps don’t mean anything without proper training in place. By taking the time to organize a specific training, you know all your seasonal staff is prepared the same way and it promotes consistency. Don’t wait until you’ve brought people on the figure it out; meet with relevant departments ahead of time, so everything is ready.

 

Consider Advancement Opportunities

Just because they’re starting as temps now doesn’t mean there isn’t room for growth at your company. In fact, many who are hired through agencies are open to temp-to-hire options, making them ideal candidates. As they learn more about your company and their role, they might take one more special interest and prove to be a perfect fit into your culture. As an added bonus, you save time and money on other training because if you hire them permanently, they’re already a part of your company.

 

Select Staffing Resources for Your Atlanta-Based Recruiting Needs

We know you’re looking for the best recruitment agency to find your seasonal hires, and that’s what we are. We’re locally owned and operated, meaning our deep roots give us knowledge and networking capabilities to find the best candidates like no one else. Contact us today and learn more about how we can get you through the holidays!

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