The holiday season is a busy time for many businesses. With increased product demand, hiring temporary and contract seasonal workers is often the best solution. Not only can they help meet production needs, but their flexibility also allows for quick staff cover, especially as sickness-related absences become more common at this time of year.
Recruiting temporary or contract workers enables you to manage fluctuating demands without long-term commitment. As business activity picks up or slows down, you can adjust your workforce accordingly. If business quietens down earlier than expected, you can end contracts with temporary workers without incurring additional costs.
Every year, Christmas seems to come earlier. With Christmas confectionary, gifts, decorations, and more hitting the shelves from late September or early October, the demand in manufacturing and production industries starts to increase. Items will soon be flying out of warehouses and onto shelves, and the window for hiring seasonal staff will close. The best time to recruit for your seasonal workforce is now! Starting the hiring process early ensures you have enough time for training and onboarding. It also gives you the luxury of choice. You can carefully review candidates and conduct thorough interviews to find the best fit.
Starting early, during quieter periods, gives existing staff the time to train new workers properly without disrupting their own workloads. This way, production targets can still be met without compromising the quality of training or production. It also gives new hires time to familiarise themselves with their duties, so they’re ready to hit the ground running when demand picks up. Meanwhile, HR and payroll departments have ample time to plan and manage staff resources effectively. Early recruitment eliminates unnecessary stress for everyone involved.
If you want to stay ahead of seasonal demands, get in touch with our team today to hire your temporary workforce!