While seasonal workers typically leave at the end of the holiday season, it shouldn’t mean saying goodbye forever.
Maintaining contact with these workers can come in handy if you need to replace full time employees, or if you’re looking to bring back the same seasonal workers for our next holiday season. Either way, it doesn’t cost much to retain these seasonal workers in your company’s talent pool.
Tips for Keeping Your Seasonal Workers in the Loop
Consider the following ways you can keep your seasonal workers in the loop and bring them back in, whether it’s for next holiday season or to replace a departing full-time employee.
1) Offer Flexible Scheduling
Many seasonal workers have other jobs or commitments. Because seasonal work can be a side hustle for many people, offering them flexible scheduling is a smart way to make them feel appreciated. It also acknowledges that seasonal employment is a two-way street that can benefit everybody involved.
2) Show Them Chances to Grow
Just because seasonal jobs don’t last very long, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give seasonal workers a chance to grow and learn. At the very least, ask your seasonal workers if they are looking to gain any skills or knowledge while they’re with your company. Maybe you could have some seasonal workers shadow your full-time staff members so they can gain experience about these jobs and your industry. If your seasonal workers are looking to gain office skills, give them a chance to enter data or use whatever programs your full-time employees use every day.
You should also explain to your seasonal workers that there could be a permanent place for them in your organization. If possible, provide examples of current employees who started out as seasonal workers.
3) Make Them Feel Like a Part of Your Team
It’s very easy for seasonal workers to feel like outsiders. Make sure your full-time staff members are making them feel included. Make sure that any paperwork and administrative details are being handled behind the scenes for your seasonal workers, so they aren’t waiting on pay checks, uniforms, or anything else.
If possible, hold team-building events like a holiday potluck or cookie exchange, then make sure your seasonal workers are included. This can help them form personal connections. Encourage seasonal workers to connect with permanent staff members on LinkedIn.
4) Maintain Communication
Keep your seasonal workers in the loop by sending them email updates, or even inviting them to company events after the holiday season. Make the extra effort to stay connected to your best seasonal workers and reach out to them if you have job openings that they should consider.
5) Show Appreciation for Their Contributions
Even though seasonal workers are critical to doing business during the busy holiday season, it’s easy for their contributions to get lost in the shuffle. Show appreciation for their contributions by recognizing the best performers and celebrating your entire team of seasonal workers with a small gift or token of gratitude.
Let Monroe Staffing Support Your Seasonal Success!
At Monroe Staffing, we’ve worked with companies of all shapes and sizes, from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing startups. Our experts can custom tailor a seasonal staffing solution that connects your company to well-qualified workers. Please contact us today to learn more!
