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- Shop around! Find several staffing services that
specialize in servicing the type of position(s) you need to fill and
compare the caliber of temporary professionals available and the level
of service provided. Ask to review resumes. As temporary staffing needs
are often last minute, you’ll want a service that is reassuring
that they have the type of experienced professionals you need and that
they are able to present them in your time frame.
- Assign a responsible permanent employee to act as
liaison between the company and the staffing service. Building a relationship
with a staffing company can get you preferential treatment when you
need it most.
- Communicate your needs as specifically as possible.
It is absolutely essential to give the staffing service a detailed job
description. Estimate the length of the assignment to ensure that the
temporary professional assigned will be available for the duration.
This will help to limit turnover in midstream. Please note that the
most common mistake managers make when placing an order for temporary
help is not being specific enough about the skills or the time frame
needed to successfully complete the job. Know what you need and expect
to get it.
- Schedule the workday in advance so that the temporary
professional can start work without delay.
- Give clear instructions and supervise! Encourage
questions and be sure to check the work, at least in the beginning,
to be sure you are getting what you asked for. Don’t overload
the temporary or expect the impossible.
- Plan ahead. Temporary professionals who have worked
for your department before help to reduce costs because orientation
time and on-the-job training can be eliminated or abbreviated. Also,
know that the best temporary professionals are hired out first so plan
ahead whenever possible.
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allow us to demonstrate how refreshing and simple our honest, knowledgeable
and ethical approach to staffing really is. We invite you to call
us at 212.293.8920 or to e-mail us at staffing@legendglobalsearch.com.
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