Many businesses see an increase in productivity and sales in the fall. Things begin picking up in September as everyone heads back to school, the office, and routine after the summer sun has started to wane. People become more focused and productive. Some businesses do about half of their total annual sales in the last quarter of the year.
To prepare yourself for this busy season, you’ll probably need to hire new people. Maybe you need to add junior positions, or add new people to cope with increased production demands. Perhaps other people are leaving or going on extended leave. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to do some hiring this fall.
Why Hire in the Fall?
As outlined above, there are many reasons employers may find themselves engaged in fall hiring. Expanded production or increased sales may mean you need more hands on deck, particularly going into the last quarter of the year. You may also need to hire if someone decides to leave the business, or if someone takes an extended leave.
Fall is one of the busiest seasons for hiring because so many businesses find themselves in a position where they need to hire more than a few new employees. Taking the time now, during the slower summer months of the year, will help you be more prepared when the fall hiring rush hits.
Preparing for Fall Hiring
There are a few steps you can take to make sure you’re ready for fall hiring season. One thing to do is look at your hiring process. Can it be streamlined? You may be able to make it more efficient. Evaluate your last few hires and how successful the hiring process has been.
You may take steps to expand the search for job candidates. You might also invest in new technology to help you speed up the hiring process and make better hiring decisions.
Another step you can take is to partner with a staffing firm. A staffing firm offers you access to the latest hiring technology, a streamlined process, and an expanded network. It could be the most economical way to prepare for fall hiring.
Why Partner With a Staffing Firm Now?
The question you may have is why team up with staffing firm now? Shouldn’t you wait until you’re ready to hire?
There are a few good reasons to partner with a staffing firm now, during the summer months, before the fall hiring rush begins. The first is that you can have your partnership lined up and ready to go before you need to begin hiring.
When fall hiring begins, you may find most staffing firms have also had an increase in business. As such, you may face a smaller candidate pool.
Creating a Strong Partnership
Another reason to think about partnering with a staffing firm now, prior to the beginning of the fall hiring season, is that you can begin forging a strong partnership with the company sooner. Your partner will have a better chance to learn about your business and your needs.
This can help you realize better hires even when the pressure to hire quickly is on during the fall. Your partner will have a better understanding of what you need and will be able to source better candidates.
You’ll have more time now to seek out the right staffing firm and begin working with them. The more you work with them, the better chance you’ll have of getting the right hires, even during the busy fall hiring season. Working together over the summer will also prepare you for any unforeseen hiring events that crop up before the fall.
Ready to start hiring? Partner with Liberty Staffing today!
