Halloween Brings Spooky Surprises, but Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be One of Them
We’re embracing Halloween here at Madison because creepy costumes, scary movies, and eating spider-shaped lollies is all a bit of fun! However, while spooky shocks are fun during Halloween, the last place we need a surprise is when it comes to hiring. But if you’re someone with recruitment responsibilities within your organisation, I’m betting that you’ve had your fair share of them.
Business goals change, and suddenly so do your resourcing needs. There’s seasonal peaks and surges in demand, economic uncertainty, and rapid drop-offs in sales and activity. It can all be hard to manage without compromising your day-to-day operations. Fortunately, temporary staffing is a versatile and reliable solution.
So this Halloween season, instead of taking on the potential scare of permanent hiring, why not consider a fright-free, flexible alternative?
The Frightening Side of Traditional Hiring
Traditional end-to end hiring often requires lengthy processes and extensive resources. While this makes sense in the context of the long-term commitment and business returns that come from hiring an excellent new employee, it’s a substantial cost for most organisations.
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly impacted by the costs associated with time-to-hire, onboarding, and training – and of course New Zealand is a country predominantly made up of SMEs. Every day that a business is waiting to fill a position and lacking resources means lost productivity, unmet customer satisfaction, lost opportunities, and a negative impact and strain on those already working in the business.
So is a classic, permanent recruitment hire a good option for all organisations with a resourcing need? In my opinion – no. A perm hire comes with fixed costs and ongoing obligations which, in many scenarios, might not be the best option. But there is a less scary alternative that offers flexibility without sacrificing quality…
Temporary Staffing: Zero Tricks, All Treats
I’ve long been an advocate for the bewitching magic of temporary recruitment when applied in the right situations. It offers a practical, efficient way to manage both short-term and volume hiring needs, helping businesses fill roles as soon as they’re required, but without the long-term commitment or high costs associated with permanent hires. Madison’s approach to temporary staffing is designed with New Zealand businesses in mind, providing companies with an adaptable and qualified workforce, whether it’s for a few days, weeks, or months.
Here are the treats you can enjoy when you choose a temporary staffing approach:
A rapid response
It’s never ideal to have an urgent need for resourcing, but occasionally it does happen! When half your team is down with a gastro bug, but you’ve got a deadline to meet, temporary staffing could be the answer. In this spooky scenario, you’d simply call Madison for immediate support and gain access to our pool of skilled and ready-to-work people who can jump in to help on short notice, keeping things running smoothly.
Flexibility
Temporary staffing allows you to increase your workforce when you need to, but then scale back when peak periods pass. Whether it’s a Black Friday sale season, or you’re ramping up for the end-of-year financial period, using temp employees enables you to be agile and responsive, without the scary burden of extra headcount.
Specialised expertise on tap
Temp staffing used to have a reputation of being the solution for lower or entry level roles, but this is far from the reality today. Our own talent pool at Madison includes professionals across a wide range of industries, including EAs, Office Managers, Finance Analysts, Digital Marketing Specialists and Logistics Controllers – to name just a few!
In fact, we’re seeing an increase in fantastic professional temp workers who are experts in their field, and who are keen to temp through agencies to bolster their offering. This pool of excellent resources means you can bring in specialised expertise for a temporary period to help deliver a project or meet a deadline, in nearly any areas of your business. Our clients often have positive feedback about their experience with temps and find their teams benefit from the outside expertise.
Fright-free workforce
There will be no ghosts from candidate’s pasts coming back to haunt you! Our temp workers are already interviewed, thoroughly vetted, and reference checked, all before ever setting foot in your organisation. You don’t have to worry about any of the usual hiring horrors because these are all taken care of by us.
Cost effectiveness
Temporary staffing helps businesses manage budgets more effectively, removing the long-term costs tied to benefits, redundancy, or additional overheads and allowing the organisation to be more responsive to market pushes and pulls. This kind of workforce flexibility is crucial for handling market volatility, which as we all know, is a bit of a feature of the world right now.
Less stress
After the last few years, we know that no one needs any more stress! By using a recruiter for temp staffing, your team avoids the time-consuming process of recruitment and the complexities of onboarding, allowing you and your people to focus on core business functions instead.
Avoid Horror Hiring Stories
So if you’ve got skeleton staff, we can help flesh out your team! We’ve simplified temporary staffing so that you get the help you need, when and where you need it – without any spooky surprises. With our extensive network of skilled temporary staff, we’ll match your business needs with individuals who are ready to step in and make an impact. You can find out more about our temporary solutions here, or contact us to discuss how we can help you with your staffing needs, and make your next hiring decision ‘fright free’.
