The Best Temporary Workers Get Booked Early
One thing we’ve noticed over the years is that the strongest temporary workers don’t stay available for long.
Reliable warehouse operatives, production staff, administrators and customer service professionals are usually booked well in advance during the summer months.
Leaving it until the week before you need cover can sometimes mean your choices are more limited than they would have been just a few weeks earlier.
That doesn’t mean we can’t help at short notice. We do it every week.
But giving your recruitment agency a little more notice almost always gives everyone a better outcome.
It’s Not Just About Annual Leave
Holiday cover isn’t simply replacing someone who’s away for two weeks.
Many businesses experience a combination of:
- Planned annual leave
- Last-minute sickness
- Increased customer demand
- Staff attending weddings and family events
- Employees taking advantage of the better weather to use up remaining holiday entitlement
These pressures often arrive at exactly the same time.
Having access to dependable temporary staff can take a huge amount of pressure off your existing team.
Temporary Staff Can Protect Your Permanent Team
One thing employers sometimes overlook is the effect understaffing has on the people who remain at work.
Extra overtime.
Cancelled holidays.
Longer shifts.
More pressure.
That might work for a few days, but over several weeks it can lead to tired staff, lower productivity and even more sickness absence.
Bringing in temporary workers isn’t just about filling a vacancy. It’s about protecting the team you’ve already got.
Local Recruitment Makes a Difference
At ASL Recruitment, we’re based in Hastings and work with businesses across Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Battle, Rye and the surrounding area.
Because we know our local candidates, we can often respond quickly when clients need additional support.
Whether you need someone for a single day, a few weeks or throughout the summer, we’ll always try to find the right person rather than simply the first person available.
Thinking Ahead Pays Off
If you already know you’ll need additional staff during the summer, now is a good time to start the conversation.
It doesn’t commit you to anything, but it does give us the opportunity to understand your requirements, identify suitable candidates and make sure you’re not left scrambling for cover at the last minute.
Summer always arrives faster than people expect.
A little planning now can make the next few months run much more smoothly.
Need Temporary Staff This Summer?
If you’re planning holiday cover or simply want to discuss your staffing requirements, we’d be happy to help.
Whether you need warehouse staff, production operatives, administrators or customer service professionals, our team can help you find reliable temporary workers across Hastings and the surrounding East Sussex area.
Get in touch with ASL Recruitment today to see how we can support your business this summer.
