Work is being redefined in the 21st century. Employers and employees alike are demanding more flexibility and change. New technologies and new ideas in the workplace have meant work forces have become leaner and more efficient than ever before.
Employers like the advantages flexible work forces can bring them, and temporary workers help them build a more flexible workforce. In this environment, however, there are many reasons you may need to get temporary help on your site quickly. Here are a few of the most common reasons.
1. A Sudden Increase in Production Calls for Temporary Workers
One of the most common reasons employers seek out temporary employees is to better manage sudden rises in production. You may have an unexpected order come through, or your sales team may have a record month. The holiday season can create a jump in production in several industries. In any case, you need more employees on site quickly.
Temporary hires are ideal in this situation. You may not be sure how long you’ll need to operate with an increased capacity, or there may be a definitive end date for this busy period. In either case, hiring temporarily can help you weather the storm.
2. One or More Employees Leave on Short Notice
Another situation you may face is unexpected departures. One or more of your employees may opt to leave. It’s even worse if they do so during a busy time of the year, or if you then have an unexpected increase in business.
If an employee leaves with short notice, you may need to get someone on the floor to fill the gap. If there’s more than one vacancy, it’s even more important to get at least one person on site. Your remaining employees can become overwhelmed by the absence, affecting productivity.
3. Accidents or Illnesses in Your Workforce
Another reason employers may think about hiring temporary workers on short demand is if an accident or illness affects one or more members of the workforce. An accident or unexpected illness could take someone off active duty, anywhere from a few days to months.
If their leave is going to be longer than a few days, you may want to hire someone and get them onboarded quickly to maintain productivity. Temporary workers are often the right solution in these situations.
4. You Need to Manage a Planned Leave
You might think planned leaves are easier to manage, but you may realize that an employee’s planned leave has crept up on you. Even more important, you need to get someone into the role now, so they can be properly trained before the employee leaves.
Again, this means you need a speedy hiring process for your work site. The more training the person will need, the faster you’ll need to hire them. Employees may also give short notice for planned leaves, which can leave you hurrying to get the role filled and the replacement properly trained.
5. Mergers and Acquisitions Can Put Strain on Operations
Another situation that can call for the fast placement of temporary workers is a merger or acquisition by your company. You may find you need extra employees to help fill orders or to process clerical work as the dust settles.
Since you don’t know exactly how things will look once the merger has taken place, you may not want to bring on permanent staff. Getting through the busy period is easier when you have the right temporary staff to see you through.
If you’re facing any of these situations, temporary workers might be the right solution for your business. You can hire them quickly and get them started sooner by working with Liberty Staffing. Finding the right people for your business has never been easier!
