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Benefits of Temporary Staffing During Times of Crisis

Chris Bouchard, Talent Shareholder
November 5, 2020
Benefits of Temporary Staffing During Times of Crisis

Economic crises bring adverse effects on businesses, sometimes forcing them to downsize, cut employee hours, or impose a hiring freeze. This mostly happens when it's not known how long an emergency will last. The COVID-19 pandemic was not any different. Many businesses were affected as far as their employees were concerned.

Unfortunately, these steps pose some dangers to companies. The impact of losing the workforce is quite significant, especially since there is still work to be done and goals to meet. Having staff working remotely may not provide the optimal solution since their productivity may not be at its peak. This is where the need to find temporary workforce solutions comes in handy. The inherent flexibility of temporary workers is an effective way to get work done at a lesser cost but on time.

Why Temporary Staffing?

One way to see where the economy is headed is to analyze the current staffing trends. As companies look to cut down on their expenses, they rely on more affordable labor to keep their businesses running. One of the most significant reasons for hiring temporary staff is the flexibility that comes with it.

While employers may not seek help with more complex jobs, they might need an extra pair of hands for routine tasks. Thus, they're on the lookout for trained and qualified personnel to work temporarily. This frees up the rest of the full-time team to concentrate on more specialized assignments. The presence of temporary workers keeps regular employees fully productive without overworking them, thus reducing the risk of losing great talent.

Cost-Effectiveness

If your company is forced to downsize, hiring temporary employees is an affordable option to replace full-time staff. Depending on the positions they're hired for, temporary staff may demand higher or lower pay. However, since they don't get other company benefits offered to regular employees, hiring them is usually cheaper.

Additional Expertise to the Company

As you hire temporary employees, you may find new and better talent that you didn't have before. For example, your company may lack computer specialists or senior executives with detailed experience in their niche. Bringing them on board temporarily helps meet the short-term goals at a reduced cost.

During a crisis, there's usually an overabundance of qualified candidates looking for placements. Most of them are willing to take up projects as temporary staff to gain exposure in a working environment. They want to bring value to a company's table while making some money doing it. It's therefore easy to find the right talent for the vacant positions in your company.

Low Costs of Hiring and Training

When you hire temporary staff through staffing agencies, you increase your chances of finding the right employees. Agencies prescreen candidates, so you can be sure they have the skills needed for the position you're hiring. Keep in mind that just because someone seeks a temporary position doesn't mean they're unskilled. Retirees with high qualifications, for example, sometimes seek short-term assignments.

With the technological advancement the world is experiencing today, it's easy to set up your temporary staff to work remotely. In so doing, you'll spend less on training costs yet get value for your investment.

The new employees also receive on-the-job training. You can evaluate the usefulness and the value they bring to your business during their engagement period. If the crisis ends and you feel like you'd want to hire them, it'll be cheaper for the company. These types of employees become what is commonly known as temp-to-hire workers.

On their downside, temporary staff may not be the cure-all solution. Sometimes, hiring full-time employees is a better approach. Short-term employees may take time to get up-to-speed with company values and procedures. They also may not have the same level of loyalty as full-time employees.

Overall, the benefits of hiring temporary staff outweigh the downsides. When employed in the right company at the right time, they can solve numerous short-term problems.

Find Help with Your Staffing Needs

Hiring temporary workers may be the best solution for your business during a crisis. Unfortunately, you may not have the time to handle the recruiting process. This is where we can help. Contact us at Lutz Talent if you have any questions or need assistance in filling your temporary staffing needs.

  • Strategic, Arranger, Responsibility, Achiever, Woo

Chris Bouchard

Talent Shareholder

Chris Bouchard, Talent Shareholder, began his career in 1991. With more than 15 years of experience in staffing and leadership, he has played a key role in the growth and development of Lutz’s Talent division. Since joining the firm in 2018, Chris has served as the head of the talent division and the firm’s business development team. 

Focusing on search and staffing, Chris leads efforts to connect clients with top-tier candidates while expanding Lutz’s service offerings across a wide range of industries. He values helping organizations achieve their growth goals and appreciates the opportunity to make a lasting impact by finding the right talent to fit each unique business need. 

 

At Lutz, Chris’s candor and easygoing personality help establish unshakable trust with clients and colleagues. He builds strong, lasting relationships by listening first, offering thoughtful guidance, and consistently delivering on his word. His approachable style and strategic mindset make him a go-to advisor for organizations navigating hiring challenges, and his leadership continues to shape the future of the Talent division. 

 

Chris lives in Treynor, IA, with his wife, Amy. They have two sons, Taylor and Tanner, who are both married with children. Outside of work, you can find Chris spending time with family, fishing, boating, hunting, or catching a game—he’s a lifelong sports junkie. 

402.769.7059

cbouchard@lutz.us

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