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How to Master Seasonal Hiring

When we hit closer to the end of the year, many industries like Retail, Hospitality and construction will need to hire extra employees to cover busy periods like Christmas. CrewCard is your ultimate labour hire platform that streamlines every recruitment process using one software. Recruiting isn't just about hiring labourers but also about financial management, training and strategic staffing measures. Read below to find out more!g Text Here

6 Steps to Master Seasonal Hiring

1. Always plan ahead

Never leave seasonal hiring to the last minute! Always plan at least a month earlier to prepare for any changes. Recruiting earlier ensures companies have enough time to onboard and train employees. More importantly, it allows room for managers to assess the employee’s abilities and productivity to determine whether they’re suitable for the role. 

2. Determine your Staffing Needs

Prior to recruitment, it is important to determine your staffing goals. Identifying the budget, staffing requirements, skill sets, and employment timeframe is critical to optimise financial management. Finding a balance between staff demand and expenditure can help achieve more practical visions for your organisation. Avoid making assumptions, as it can result in increased expense and over-hiring, impacting both the employer and the team. 

3. Be Transparent with your Hiring

Stay transparent with your recruitment. Make job descriptions and expectations clear to candidates to avoid any disagreements or work compliance issues. Moreover, hiring for season periods can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Empathise that it’s seasonal work to reduce the amount of unsuitable applications and speed up the application review process.

4. Utilise HR Softwares

Businesses like retail, hospitality and construction are often subject to the need for extra staffing to cover busy periods. Many organisations may opt for labour and hire an agency to assist with recruitment. Although it’s more efficient, doing so can increase your recruitment budgets. CrewCard streamlines the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing to contract and onboarding, all covered in one centralised platform. You can achieve the same result but at a fraction of the price!

5. Prioritise Training and Onboarding

It can be overwhelming for new staff members to join during the most critical time of the year. One of the most essential ways to relieve this burden is by implementing effective onboarding and training. Creating manuals and training guides can streamline the onboarding process. At CrewCard, we allow employers to collect all employee information and employment documentation for onboarding. We also implement features like ‘Resources’ and ‘Inductions’ to enable companies to make preset training guides for future hires. It can also help companies assess the time input and quality of the training guides, which can benefit new employees in their role adaptation.

6. Plan for the future

Before the termination of seasonal employment, define your future goals! Access individual productivity metrics to determine whether you wish to extend the contract. You can also keep the employee files for future seasonal hires. At crewCard, our centralised portal securely stores all employee information, making it easy for you to search and review your hires. Ultimately, you don’t want to let go of a good employee!

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