For many employers in Kent WA, seasonal staffing can present a real challenge. Competition for seasonal workers can be fierce among area businesses, and with a low supply of temporary workers in the Kent area, demand for seasonal staffing remains high.
So how can local businesses adapt to the low supply and high demand of seasonal workers in Kent? Here are five tips for hiring seasonal staff from Express Employment Professionals Kent:
Recruit at the right time. Timing is key with seasonal workers. Start the recruiting process too early, you may not get a response since many seasonal workers don't want to wait for a temporary position. Wait too long, and the best candidates could be gone before you even place an ad.
Hire customers that already love your products. It's a real bonus to hire someone who is already enthusiastic about your company or products, and happy customers are a great place to start. When reaching out current customers for seasonal positions, be sure to mention if your company offers an employee discount. Discounts and incentives can be a motivating factor for customers who already love your product.
Train seasonal staff as if they were permanent. While it's tempting to cut corners, seasonal employees in Kent should be well trained, especially if they come in contact with customers that will expect the same level of service from every employee.
Continue screening for seasonal workers through your busy season. Even with the best screening, some of your temporary workers may not work out. Plan ahead and have back-up candidates screened and ready to hire if needed.
Use a staffing service. Hiring a staffing agency, like Express Employment Professionals Kent, is an easier and less costly way for employers in the Kent area to find seasonal staffing fast.
At Express Employment Professionals Kent, we make it easy for local employers to find quality seasonal staff quickly. We maintain a pool of qualified workers for seasonal needs. This eliminates the need for your full-time staff to spend time on recruiting seasonal workers, as well as the worry of perfectly timing your recruiting efforts. And because our seasonal workers expect future work from Express Employment Professionals Kent, they are motivated to perform their best. If it happens that a seasonal employee isn't a good fit, just let us know and we can provide a replacement.
Call us today at (253)850-1344 to learn more about our seasonal staffing services in the Kent area.