Should I hire temporary staff?
You may have recently heard a lot about the on-demand workforce, as well as the rise of the global gig economy. As we reach the year 2020, the world’s idea of work is changing. The hospitality industry in particular is under immense pressure, with increased competition, fluctuating demand, and frequent seasonal peaks and troughs. Here at SHFTHero, we know how gruelling this industry can be. As a result, we want to introduce you to the industry’s best kept secret that is on the rise - temporary staff.
As an employer, you may be wondering whether or not you need to hire temporary staff. We’ve gone ahead and identified the benefits, to help you make the best decision for you and your business.
The benefits
You can upsize and downsize whenever you want
If you’re a business that experiences a constant fluctuation in demand, then temporary and casual staff are perfect for you. Working with different clients and different events can often be a lot to take on, especially when your employee base is unable to accomodate. In these busy periods, finding temporary staff to work those one-off shifts, allows you to scale to meet demand. On the other hand, during the quieter periods, using temporary staff allows you to downsize your team to numbers that you can physically accommodate.
A simple way for you to increase your profit margins
By only hiring people when you actually need them - you will save you and your business a lot of money. Why? Well firstly, businesses who experience fluctuations in demand often struggle to accomodate to the needs of their employee base in quieter periods. Not enough work = not enough shifts. Secondly, casual and temporary staff are overall cheaper to maintain. Unlike full-time and part-time staff, they are not subject to entitlements such as annual leave and sick pay.
Find local staff who are based near your regional events
If you’re a business that moves all over New South Wales - then take it from us, you NEED to use temporary staffing. Are you a Sydney-based business? Do you often have events in regional areas, such as the Hunter Valley? Well, instead of paying for your Sydney-based employee’s travel time to these regions, look to hire local Hunter Valley staff! Take it from us, reduce costs where you can and hire someone locally for the day.
Introducing SHFTHero, one of Australia’s top technology-based staffing solutions.
For hospitality businesses across Sydney, SHFTHero has been acclaimed as the ‘perfect tool’ to have in your back pocket. At just the touch of your fingertips, you can solve short-staffing issues, with access to a large pool of reliable, experienced, temporary freelancers, who are ready to cover your vacant shifts. With our Web Application and App, our clients have the confidence to grow and expand - connecting with rockstar hospitality job seekers within a matter of hours.
Are you looking for some urgent Baristas, All-Rounders, Wait Staff, Event Staff, Bartenders, to pick up last-minute shifts? We’ve got you covered.
Visit our website www.shfthero.com.au for more information.
SHFTHero services these Sydney areas: Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, South Sydney, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Greater Western Sydney, Hills District, Hawkesbury, South-Western Sydney, Penrith, as well as NSW regional areas: Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands, North Coast.
