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Finding the right temporary workers to fit into your business quickly and easily to plug a workforce gap can be a bit of a trial and error process.
Ideally, you want your new starter to be able to adapt into their new position without distracting your existing team too much.
In this article, we want to share with you some key characteristics to look out for when using temporary workers that will let you know quite quickly that you’ve got a ‘supertemp‘ in your business!
Reliable
Some of the biggest frustrations for many of our clients is time keeping and constantly delivering 100% to ensure assigned tasks are completed. Temporary Workers often work a shift pattern and can start at different times of the day on any day of the week.
Good punctuality goes beyond just showing up on time. It involves being ready for work on time!
You know when you’re on your way to finding a ‘supertemp’ when they arrive early, and are organised enough to start work immediately and follow through on direction and complete their daily tasks.
Personable
Being confident with the ability to talk positively and engage with customers is crucial in many temporary positions.
For companies using temporary workers to fill customer service positions, being agreeable from the get go is one of the key characteristics of a ‘supertemp‘.
Their potential to diffuse a difficult customer complaint successfully and make customers feel at ease, ensure these candidates highly sort after.
A ‘supertemp‘ will often transition into a permanent employee even if the role was only a temporary position to start off with.
adaptable
For any new starter, adapting to a new role is essential.
The ‘supertemp’ will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the role and fit into the team straight away with minimal disruption.
They will be able to identify the culture of the environment and adapt their behaviour accordingly without getting sucked into office politics.
They will possess communication skills that allow them to adapt their behaviour with the team and when responding to their manager.
FLEXIBLE
Being flexible, and we don’t mean in body, but in attitude is crucial for any business. By opting for temporary staffing, they are looking for a flexible workforce.
The idea of being flexible as an essential asset goes beyond being available at short notice.
A ‘supertemp’ will be happy to step out of their comfort zone, be willing to learn and take on whatever tasks are asked of them.
productive
It’s a given that the main reason a company is hiring a temporary worker is to fill a workflow gap. You want people who, when assigned a task, complete it without getting distracted or making errors.
The goal of hiring a temp is to assist the business with daily tasks that increase the business productivity. The best way to establish if somebody is going to be able to hit the ground running is to use a temporary recruitment agency.
Finding out productivity levels is difficult before you hire someone, but an agency will already know the temporary workers worth!
By establishing a profile of your ‘supertemp‘ you are already on the way to finding the best Temporary Workers in Essex.
Your goal should be to prioritise which characteristics are most important to you and your business, and then look for those traits first. You can then ask better questions during the interview phase, or when you’re working with your temp agency.
Hiring temporary workers can be a great benefit for your business, but only if it is done right. Keep the characteristics above front of mind the next time you are looking for a temporary employee, and you’ll be on the right track.
If you would like to find out more about how we can help you fill gaps in your business with our registered and screened ‘supertemp‘ Temporary Workers, get in touch with our Managing Director, Joanna Noble today on 01268 762430!
Remember, we manage your temporary workers completely. From their identification checks and relevant licences through to their hours; weekly payroll; holiday requests and general enquiries.
