Yep, it’s a question that has long been asked around boardrooms across the country. How do we attract, satisfy and retain staff? Now, imagine trying to provide the same principles to seasonal or temporary workers… Tricky one, right?
Given the changes we’ve experienced over the past 12 months and the decline in availability of labour across the vast majority of sectors, finding the right balance between offering an appealing opportunity and an unattractive one is closer than ever. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation this month reported a further downturn in temporary availability, factor in the tremendous availability of permanent roles and your window for success is even smaller. So, what’s the answer?
Finding an expert recruiter/agency partner will definitely help accelerate your route to success. Navigating the ever changing market can be tedious and time consuming. Your preferred agent will provide you options, solutions and feedback on the labour accessibility. Don’t lose your precious time, allow seasoned professionals to take care of it for you. If you are a business on the hunt for temporary workers, focusing on company culture & image, working conditions, rates of pay and company benefits are all things that will increase your attraction and retention of staff. With competition so high, salary is always going to be the first way to grab people’s attention. However, maintaining loyalty to your business comes with the other components mentioned above. Think of it like this, you can interest a romantic partner with a physical attraction, but you can maintain their loyalty with your personality and ethics.
Remember, recruiting short-term or long-term workers is a game of fine margins. Be flexible and willing to adapt, or risk being left behind your competition.