With the last quarter of the year in full swing and the holidays a glimpse away, there is no better time to consider adding temporary employees to your team. In fact, in today’s work environment, most of the forward-thinking employers already have a hiring strategy that includes temporary employees.
Temporary employees offer companies several advantages, substantial time and cost savings and much more. Below are the many advantages that employers can gain when they consider hiring a temporary employee.
- Unable to Add Head Count: When the budget for a full-time position is not there, but the work is, a temporary position can be an excellent option.
- Flexible/Seasonal Options: There are an abundant amount of workers looking for temporary or seasonal opportunities just in time for the holidays. These candidates are looking for additional income and the flexibility that comes with seasonal work.
- Find Applicants Fast: Most temporary positions are usually easier to fill than full-time positions simply because they are short-term, require less buy-in and offer no full-time benefits. When employers are looking for fill a position quickly, temporary employees are a great alternative.
- Temporary Evaluation Period: Many employers create temporary positions (temp-to-perm) before the end of the year to evaluate a candidate to see if they would be a good fit to hire the following year. It may even be a financial decision to delay hiring, but either way, it’s a great opportunity to test a candidate for an upcoming full-time position.
- Last Minute Work Load: Companies often have last minute projects they must finalize before the end of the year. Recruiting temp candidates, whether a consultant or an entry-level position, can help alleviate the year-end pressure from internal teams.
- Capitalize on Temporary Employees: Many employers underestimate how eager temp employers are to work. Employers can turn the readiness and availability of a temp worker into a valuable asset.
- Cost of Hiring: There are substantial cost savings when you hire a temporary employee for end of year projects. In most cases, employers pay a fixed rate and don’t have to worry about providing benefits of a full-time employee.
Hiring temporary employers for your business is a great way to finish off the year. And it’s wonderful opportunity to take your business to another level. Don’t let the holidays and workloads get you or your staff down. If you need the find applicants fast for a project, now’s the time to do it. And if you’re not sure where to start, find a reputable employment agency to help.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR, Ingrid Moore
Ingrid Moore is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Resources of Illinois, an employment & staffing agency with over20+ years’ experience located in Schaumburg, IL. Ingrid and her team assist employers with finding the right hirefor their business. For more info, follow us on our LinkedIn Company Page, or follow us Corporate Resources ofIllinois‘s Google+ page.
