Six reasons why Oxfordshire employers are boosting their temporary workforces

Taking on temporary workers is becoming an increasingly popular way for employers to bolster their workforces, bridge skills gaps and gain competitive advantage.

In Oxfordshire, where there are low levels of unemployment and high levels of competition for the best people, demand for temporary workers is above the national average.

There is a strong business case for this as one of Oxfordshire’s longest-established recruitment agencies, Allen Associates, explains:

1. Flexibility

Temporary workers provide the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to adjust and manage your workforce to suit your needs at any given time. Temps can be taken on at short notice to cover staff absences, seasonal demands, special projects or hard-to-fill vacancies, allowing you to adapt quickly to changing circumstances without committing to long-term employment contracts and obligations.

2. Cost savings

Hiring temps is a cost-effective option, particularly if you partner with a specialist temp recruitment agency such as Allen Associates, who will find the right candidates for you quickly and effectively – and take care of the paperwork! Temps are typically paid an hourly rate for their services, which may be lower than the costs associated with hiring permanent employees, when you factor in salaries, benefits, and training expenses.

3. Trial period

If you’re thinking of making a longer-term commitment and hoping the temp role will lead to a permanent one, this is an ideal way to ‘try before you buy’ and assess their skills, work ethic and team fit, in a practical way and as part of your decision-making process. Equally, it allows the candidate to assess the role, team dynamics and working environment so they too can make an informed decision if the opportunity arises to join you on a more permanent basis. This helps to avoid expensive hiring mistakes and can make for a more efficient and rewarding recruitment experience.

4. Specialist skills

Temps often possess specialist skills or expertise that may be lacking within your organisation and required for specific projects or assignments. You can tap into this talent pool to access niche skills.

5. Increased productivity

Experienced temps will  hit the ground running and absorb tasks, support colleagues or work autonomously at a more senior level, enabling the rest of the team to focus on their priorities. Temps have been known to reinvigorate teams and motivate permanent staff members to step up.

6. Fresh perspectives

Temporary workers bring fresh perspectives. Their insights often bolster creativity, innovation and problem-solving. They often bring new ideas to the table and alternative ways of working, ultimately contributing to a more diverse and inclusive working environment.

Benefits of using a recruitment agency when hiring temporary workers

Most employers interested in hiring temporary workers will use a recruitment agency, such as Allen Associates, to handle all aspects of the process, including the administration.

This typically includes interviewing, selecting, shortlisting and supplying suitable candidates, and managing their payroll and benefits.

If you choose Allen Associates as your recruitment agency partner, you can be assured of an exceptionally high level of service. We will advise and support you every step of the way, taking on the administrative burden and leaving you free to focus on business as usual.

To find out more, please visit our Temp Zone or get in touch with us and we will get back to you promptly.