Why companies should consider hiring temporary workers

The labour market has changed significantly in the last decades and the needs of companies have to adjust.

The law provides for temporary work in different situations:

• Replacing an absent worker (sick leave, parental leave, extended absences, etc.);
• Exceptional increase of the company's activity;
• Intermittent need of labour;
• Seasonal activities;
• Temporary projects. 

THE MAIN BENEFITS IN RESORTING TO THE HIRING OF TEMPORARY WORKERS:

IMMEDIATE HIRING

Increasing the labour force when it is necessary and reducing it when the volume of work decreases is a necessity for companies to succeed. Temporary hiring allows to recruit in a fast, efficient and flexible way, for a moment that does not occur all year round, an unexpected or urgent need. The process of hiring temporary employees is usually much faster.

REDUCTION IN COSTS

With this temporary solution adjusted to the moment, the company is not obliged to an annual salary commitment, which can compromise its budget, damaging the company and in many cases making it impossible to raise new projects. In most cases, this solution also does not require the necessary investment in training, which is generally quite expensive. 

NEW IDEAS/INPUTS FOR THE COMPANY

New employees can bring new perspectives and approaches on a task or function because they are not influenced by the culture of the organization. They can bring new inputs to leverage procedures and find solutions to solve problems. The more temporary employees you hire, the more unique and distinctive perspectives you will get.

SPECIALISTS / SPECIFIC SKILLS

You can recruit a professional with the specific skills for the project in question, perfectly satisfying that short or medium term need. Never forget that these professionals can bring specific knowledge and skills that you may not have in your company's staff. Recruit the most suitable profile for the position or highly qualified professionals. Another advantage is that you minimize the risk of not fitting into the position. Choosing the right talent is important.

RESPONSE TO ALL PUNCTUAL PROJECTS

Guarantee an adequate response to a specific project or adequate response to client requests without penalising the internal team with excessive work. Promoting the well- being of your employees is fundamental.

FLEXIBILITY

According to the company's needs, the contracts of temporary workers can supply specific work schedules or periods of the year with a higher volume of work. They are proactive professionals, dedicated, used to change and who contribute to the growth of the business. Motivated by the chance that they will often achieve a permanent position, they focus on achieving the best results.

CAN LEAD TO PERMANENT HIRES

Temporary human resources are competent professionals who usually add value to the companies they pass through. This experience will give you the possibility to analyse the profile and competence of this professional, evaluating if he/she has brought added value to the company. It decreases the risks for the organisation because it is a great opportunity to verify the work developed and to make you an offer for a permanent job. You may conclude that it makes sense to hire the person full time after this initial test.

Benefits of using the service of a recruitment agency.  

An agency like Fed Finance has a database of temporary workers ready to help leverage your business, at short notice. Fed Finance is familiar with the tight timescales that organizations often must respond to.
If you are experiencing a situation where you need to bolster the number of employees employed, contact us.