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temp employee
Problem but Not really..!!
Many managers still painfully recall the last recession when they agonized over trimming payrolls. As the economy slows down, those memories are threatening to become a reality once more.Temp workers may even be able to come up with ideas that preserve jobs.
Having temporary employees can make a strategic difference in a company's all too slippery bottom line in at least five circumstances.
· Keeping afloat — Companies in the midst of layoffs or restructuring can easily cut too deeply or trim the wrong position. Although restructuring is necessary, a large volume of employees may be necessary to keep the work flowing until realignment is complete. In both cases, temps can fill the gap.
· Create a buffer — When companies take on temporary employees, they're not adding to the company's staff. That means, when times are lean, they won't have to cut back on permanent employees. This creates a buffer and helps staff feel more stable.
"Companies don't want to be hiring, then firing”
· Project by project — While temporary labor has decreased slightly over the last year, the number of project employees actually has increased. New to the temporary field in the last five years is the addition of high-level professionals, such as accountants, paralegals, medical workers and engineers, whose services are always in demand regardless of the economy's health. This also gives the temporary industry a larger pool of talent to tap from.
· Try outs — Today, companies only fill a vacancy when they're making a critical hire. So it's crucial these be superior matches, not just in skill sets, but also in personality and goals. By bringing on a project employee, employers have the opportunity to see an employee in action and feel more confident when making an offer.
· Temporary advantages — While a project employee's salary may be higher initially, they can save a company money because they depart when the work is done.
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