5 Easy Steps to Hire Temporary Employees
Before we start, answer these questions:
Do you have a short-term need for staff?
Does your demand vary day by day?
Do you want to fill a gap while looking for a permanent employee?
Do you want to try out a working interview?
If you said yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Temporary employees can fix each of these staffing issues. Plus, it’s a great way to quickly get professionals in the door so you don’t fall behind.
We know you’re eager to find staff, so we’ll get right to it. We’ll outline what a temporary employee is and how to hire them.
What is a Temporary Employee?
A temporary employee (sometimes called a temp worker) is:
“A contracted professional that performs a job for a short period.”
Although temp-to-hire can be an option, they are initially employed with you temporarily. Some companies use temporary jobs as a trial run or working interview to see if a candidate is a good fit before sending a permanent job offer.
You can hire temporary employees on your own or use a third party, but more on this later.
How to Hire Temporary Employees
When you have an urgent staffing need, it’s easy to get ahead of yourself and jump right into trying to hire. Taking a step back is important to ensure you’re getting the right pros for your temporary roles.
Create a clear job description
It’s common for job descriptions to be broad and undefined. Be specific about the job duties to attract qualified professionals. If you can, outline what they will be doing day-to-day. This will also ensure that applicants meet the requirements.
Identify your ideal professional
If a professional met all your requirements, what would that look like? You may not find the perfect candidate, but if you have your needs listed out, you’ll be close. When drafting the requirements, focus on hard skills instead of soft ones. You want to think of things that can be measured.
Determine the type of temporary employee
Next, choose what type of temporary worker you need. For example, you could select:
Part-time employee if you need someone for less than 40 hours per week
Full-time employee if you need someone for the full 40 hours per week
Seasonal employee if your business is seasonal or you need someone to help with seasonal demand
Contractor if you need help completing a contract
Gig worker if you need help for a few days or less
Freelancer if you need someone to help with a task on their own time
Choose a hiring method that supports your need
The most common hiring tools for temp services are job boards, apps and platforms, or temp agencies. Choose what meets the hiring goals you determined in the first three steps.
Since when did going with the crowd help you stand out? If you want exceptional employees, doing what everyone else is doing won’t work. AmbiMi is a new and modern solution to help you find employees with a perfect fit of skills and availability.
AmbiMi is a great option for hiring temporary employees quickly! You can hire through our on-demand staffing app or Job Hubs. We use skills-based job matching to find you the right candidate. Just let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll connect you to professionals.
Hire a professional
All that’s left to do is to hire! When hiring temporary employees, it’s important not to waste time. Plenty of temp jobs are available, and they can accept another one if they get an offer. Choose the professional that best matches your ideal pro from step two.
Bonus: 3 Tips to Find Temporary Employees
If you want a little extra help finding temporary staff, try out these three tips:
Reach out to current temp and permanent employees for referrals
Reach out to former temp employees to see if they are available or know anyone who is
Post the job opening on your social media accounts
Now, you’re all set to put these into practice and hire temporary staff!
Looking for temporary employees? Start hiring with AmbiMi today!