Flexibility Without Commitment - Could Temp or Temp-to-Hire Be The Answer?

Staffing challenges can be tricky. As your company moves into April, your Q2 picture may still be unfolding. You need good employees, but you’re not sure whether they fit into your budget. That’s why we are big fans of?temporary ?staff and?temp-to-hire ?models. These staffing solutions keep you flexible and competitive while minimizing risk to your company.?It’s a mutually beneficial scenario that helps you get the work done while you strategically plan for the coming months.

Temporary staff can help you power through a heavy workload. Maybe one of your employees is taking a leave of absence. Maybe you’re approaching your company’s own personal crunch time. You’re not ready to hire new employees – and invest the necessary time and money in onboarding and training – but you need someone with the right skills to step in and lend a hand. Temporary staff can be the answer to your work worries. For instance, suppose your receptionist seems ready for the next level, but you’re not sure you should create a new position right now. A temporary employee can come in and answer the phones while you see if your employee is capable of handling new duties. Either way, you may be able to solve your staffing problems without adding another line to the payroll.

The?American Staffing Association ?agrees.

“Temporary and contract workers play an essential role in today’s society, providing vitally important skills and services wherever and whenever they are needed most,” says Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer of the American Staffing Association.

But what about benefits, you ask? Aren’t those a gamechanger for potential employees? Of course they are. Some staffing firms, like That's Good HR, offer benefits that are immediate, convenient and flexible for temporary workers. That's one of the many reasons why partnering with a staffing firm can make your work life easier.

While temporary staff can help you get past the big challenges,?temp-to-hire positions ?allow you to “try before you buy.” When you list a position?as temp-to-hire, you’re saying you intend to hire someone permanently for this position,?but you want to ensure a good match before you make the final commitment. On those rare occasions where the?candidate fails to perform basic job duties or exhibits problems like excessive absenteeism, you can move on to a different staffing solution.

Nobody has a crystal ball to tell us what’s going to happen this year, but hiring managers still have options when it comes to finding - and keeping - the right talent. Temporary or temp-to-hire positions may be the right answer for your company, too.