As the busy season comes around, we know how difficult it can be to hire holiday help for your company.
Read on to find out how to get the right help for your business this year, or call any of our offices to ask about seasonal workers.
Marion, IL – (618) 969-8800 | Vandalia, IL – (618) 283-9533 | Murfreesboro, TN – (615) 295-2127
Hire Quickly
One of the biggest mistakes we see companies make around the holidays is not hiring quickly enough. It can seem tempting to hold off until right before the holiday rush, but unless you have already experienced staff, you have to train these new employees. Seasonal workers need to be able to handle the day to day tasks of your business during the most stressful season. It takes time to hire and train workers to that level of comfort, so don’t delay!
Ask Questions
Make sure to ask the right questions when interviewing holiday workers.
Ask about their availability. It’s important to know if they have plans to be out of town for certain days or can’t work weekends when you’re the busiest.
Find out how they handle stress by asking them to tell you a time when a shopper was angry at their last job. You need to know they can handle the heat of the holidays, including the frustration many customers can express.
Be Clear
Part of finding the right people for the job means advertising clearly. Don’t advertise for a full time, permanent position if you only need workers from November to January. Misleading your applicants will cause wasted time for them and for you when it turns out they don’t have the schedule or skills to perform your job duties. Be clear and be honest.
Persuade them
While being honest is important, being persuasive will go a long way too. It’s crucial to explain both the stressers of the job AND the benefits. Do you offer a 30% discount even to your seasonal workers? Tell them! Do you give holiday pay for Christmas Day? Don’t leave that out! You know why your company is such a great place to work – make it clear to the candidate too.
Call Us!
When hiring for the holidays becomes too stressful, or you need to focus on all the other aspects of running your business, call us! Priority Staffing Group has a database of high-quality candidates we want to share with you.
Many of our applicants would love to work during the holidays for extra money or as a test run for permanent employment. Temp-to-hire contracts are a wonderful way to get extra hands during the holiday season and then keep the best workers all year.
Call any of our locations to speak to an account manager about seasonal workers.
Marion, IL – (618) 969-8800 | Vandalia, IL – (618) 283-9533 | Murfreesboro, TN – (615) 295-2127