More temporary staff for Christmas period

News Article - 24 May 2012
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According to a recently released report, nearly a quarter of employers will take on temporary workers to cope with anticipated high demand over the Christmas period.

Called 'Jobs Outlook', the report is based on a monthly survey of 600 employers and was conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the representative body for the UK's private recruitment and staffing industry.

Commenting on the findings, REC Director of Research Roger Tweedy said, "The upward trend in both short and long term use of temporary staff confirms that employers view flexible resourcing options as the best way of gearing themselves up for economic growth."

With the full force of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review not yet known, and the planned VAT hike to 20 per cent scheduled for January, it is unsurprising that so many employers are unwilling to commit to more permanent employment solutions.

Yet with so many companies favouring short-term employment, employers may face stiff competition for temporary workers over the next two months. Consultants de Poel recently reported that nearly 70 per cent of recruitment agencies expect a shortage of temporary workers over the festive season.

Whilst short term employment solutions can benefit a company's bottom line, particularly in busy periods such as Christmas, firms must be able to handle the administrative and compliance burden associated with employing large numbers of temporary workers. Without the necessary infrastructure, companies can quickly become overwhelmed.

Access HR software can help by automating and streamlining common processes involved in recruitment and training. The package is designed to help save time across all aspects of recruitment drives, from posting job offers to arranging interviews and training.

These time efficiencies can then be used to drive key operational needs over busy periods, allowing firms to make the most of heavy demand and financial opportunities.

For more information, please contact Access on 0845 345 3300.

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