Businesses can ensure they are properly prepared for every eventuality by adopting a strategic approach to their staffing requirements.
Whether it’s winning more work, an upturn in productivity or covering holidays and other absences, the benefits of having an experienced person who is immediately available to fulfil that role shouldn’t be underestimated.
Regardless of the size of your business, it’s always advisable to have a plan in place to ensure business continuity. Even in the current economic climate, there will always be business-critical functions which need to be performed to a high standard.
One potential solution is for companies to use temporary workers to help the business meet demand for its products and services. This can involve various benefits in terms of flexible working and bringing a fresh approach to the office.
Working as a “temp” can be beneficial for the candidate, too. I’ve seen numerous examples where a member of staff initially joined a company on a short-term basis and then, after a successful period, was offered a permanent position – even where there wasn’t a requirement before.
The aim is to always match a candidate to the specific experience required by the hiring company so that person can seamlessly fit in with the rest of the team.
It can pay dividends to not only have that all-important strategic plan in place but also to engage with a trusted recruitment partner who understands your business, and its specific needs, inside-out.
By Karen Gauld, senior recruitment consultant at Aberdeen-based Right People