Immediate Problems? Meet the Interim Solution

If there’s one thing that companies and employers crave right now, it’s flexibility. There’s no question that many managers and their staffs are overburdened at the moment, constantly looking for ways to accomplish more regardless of market conditions.
 
With this in mind, there are a variety of different situations in which a company might opt to hire an interim (or temporary) employee. Those situations include the following:
 

• During the unexpected absence of a key staff member
• During the absence of an employee due to termination or resignation
• The completion of an important project within a specified and definitive timeframe
• An overburdened manager in need of more time, energy, and resources

 
Part of the flexibility inherent in hiring an interim or temporary employee is that the company can utilize their skills and know-how for any length of time, as much—or as little—as they need to.
 
The problem for many company officials is that they’re hesitant or fearful about hiring on an interim basis. However, when examined more closely, the pros outweigh the cons, and the benefits could be tremendous. As many fears and pitfalls as there are when it comes to hiring candidates on an interim basis, there are just as many—if not more—advantages and benefits:
 

• The opportunity to draw upon the expertise of somebody not currently on your full-time staff
• Completion of projects and assignments more quickly and efficiently
• Greater productivity with a minimum of workflow interruption
• The ability to add expertise, productivity, and efficiency without the costs associated with hiring a full-time employee

 
Now let’s address the fears or potential pitfalls:
 

• The interim might not fully understand the objectives of the assignment.
• There might be a learning curve involved for the interim employee, necessitating additional education and/or training.

 
Flexibility and creativity are vitally important in today’s job market. Companies can’t be too rigid in their approach. Instead, they should be willing to accommodate the varying factors involved with each individual situation. No two interim positions are exactly the same, and no two interim employees are exactly the same.  Attempting to apply the same rigid guidelines to all of them could be counterproductive.  
 
Besides, if the ultimate goal is to convince the employee or executive to stay for the long haul, being flexible and accommodating will go a long way toward accomplishing that goal.
 
Last year, Time Staffing won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the United States and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service and quality based entirely upon ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Time Staffing received satisfaction scores of 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10 from 75.4% of their placed talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 45%.
 
Contact Time Staffing today to find out more about our placement services for employers!