Are you ready for the end of year?

Are you ready for the end of 2023?

Esha Nischol
monishka@frogrecruitment.co.nz

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As the holiday season approaches, the challenges of managing a bustling business during one of the busiest times of the year can be overwhelming. Between the surge in customer demand, the need for extra hands to handle the rush, and the desire to maintain a high level of service, it's no secret that the end-of-year festivities can put a strain on both you and your dedicated staff.


During this time, businesses often find themselves grappling with the juggling act of meeting soaring customer expectations while balancing the personal commitments of their regular employees. It's precisely in such moments that hiring temporary staff can be a game-changer, providing the flexibility and support necessary to navigate the holiday chaos, and keeping your business running smoothly and your customers delighted.


Scalability
The holiday season often brings an influx of customers and increased workload. Temporary staff can be quickly onboarded and provide the extra hands needed to handle the holiday rush. This scalability ensures you can meet customer demand without overburdening your regular staff.


Cost-Effective
Hiring temporary staff can be more cost-effective than hiring full-time employees, as you only pay for their services during the peak season. You avoid the long-term financial commitments, such as benefits and salaries, associated with permanent employees.

Specialised Skills
You can hire temporary staff with specialized skills relevant to your specific needs during the holiday season. This can be especially valuable if you require expertise in areas like customer service, order fulfillment, or inventory management. If you have been putting off a big project throughout the year such as data management or need to prepare your systems to be able to take on a projected busy 2024, then hiring a temporary worker for a one-off project over this period of time can be extremely beneficial to allow you to get ahead.

Reduced Stress on Permanent Employees
The holiday season can be stressful for your regular employees as they juggle increased workloads alongside personal holiday commitments. Temporary staff can help distribute the workload, reducing stress and burnout among your core team.


Flexibility
When the busy season ends, you can easily let go of temporary staff without the complications of layoffs or severance packages. This flexibility allows you to adapt to changing demands without long-term employment commitments. Additionally, you can also use this period of having the extra support around your business to be able to get an idea if expanding your staff in the following months would be beneficial or cost-efficient.


Frog Recruitment has offices across New Zealand in Auckland and Wellington, with a team of hard-working and expert recruitment consultants ready to help you with your last minute holiday and end-of-year staffing needs. We offer temporary, contracting, and permanent staff across a variety of industries and specialisations including sales, business support, accounting and finance, and more.


Get in touch with our team at www.frogrecruitment.co.nz or call us on 0800 GO FROG 

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Esha Nischol • Oct 15, 2023

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