{"id":7743,"date":"2018-06-28T12:25:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T02:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roubler.com\/sg\/?p=7743"},"modified":"2021-03-09T21:42:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T10:42:16","slug":"4-ways-ensure-temporary-worker-works-productively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roubler.com\/sg\/resources\/blog\/4-ways-ensure-temporary-worker-works-productively\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Ensure Your Temporary Worker is Productive"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve probably all experienced hiring a temporary worker who wasn\u2019t very productive. It can be an incredibly frustrating experience \u2013 after all, you just wanted someone to get the job done, but the person you hired turns out not to be up to scratch.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are certain things you can do to get the most productivity out of your temporary worker. We\u2019ve listed our best tips below for doing this, from hiring to how to treat them when they first enter your workplace.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019ll see, each tip is easy to implement, but will have a huge impact on the productivity levels of your next temp hire. If you\u2019re excited at the prospect of learning how to guarantee productivity with your next temp worker, read on!<\/p>\n

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1. Hire someone reliable<\/h2>\n

Hiring a reliable temporary worker in the first place will make a huge difference to the level of output you receive at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s easy to point the finger at the worker themselves when they don\u2019t meet your expectations, it really does start with you and who you choose to hire. Taking the effort to hire someone who has proven to be productive and is highly-skilled will more likely meet your expectations than picking someone who only sounds good on paper. When advertising a role, or briefing one to an agency, be specific about exactly what you expect that person to achieve during their time with you.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to go about the hiring process alone, either. If you haven\u2019t been impressed by staff sourced from agencies, why not try a\u00a0 cost-saving on-demand staffing platform instead? Making the switch will give you access to vetted talent, so you can have some peace of mind that your next temporary worker will be up to the task.<\/p>\n

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2. Communicate your needs effectively<\/h2>\n

Just as you need your staff to communicate with you effectively to help you get your job done, you need to do the same for your staff \u2013 including your temporary workers. Clear communication is the key to productivity in the workplace – without it, workers are left wondering what your expectations really are.<\/p>\n

This is especially the case with temporary workers. You can\u2019t expect someone who doesn\u2019t come to your workplace every day (or perhaps has never even been to your workplace before) to read your mind. Guesswork just leads to preventable errors and potentially unsafe situations. It also encourages lower levels of productivity if the temp worker doesn\u2019t know exactly what they\u2019re meant to be doing or how to do it and is unsure about approaching you for help.<\/p>\n

Therefore, make sure to let your temporary worker know up front what you expect of them. Provide them with clear guidelines, give them as much information as necessary in order for them to meet your goals and encourage them to ask as many questions as necessary.<\/p>\n

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3. Show them around your workplace<\/h2>\n

By the same token, you should take the time to show your temporary worker around your workplace. Not only is it a nice gesture, it will save them time trying to figure out where everything is. Less time spent wandering around trying to find where certain tools or areas are \u2013 or even the toilet \u2013 will mean more time spent working.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have time yourself to show your temp worker around, you can always ask one of your regular workers to take on the task. You can even implement a \u201cbuddy system<\/a><\/u>,\u201d so that your temp worker has someone who knows the ropes and who they can direct their questions to.<\/p>\n

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4. Apply the same standards to your temporary worker<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been setting a different standard for your temporary workers \u2013 whether higher or lower than your permanent staff \u2013 you need to stop. As Hiring Manager Lisa Chu shares in her advice about mistakes to avoid when hiring temp workers<\/a><\/u>, you should make your temp worker feel just as valued as your permanent staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving an even playing field is great for morale because favoritism won\u2019t exist,\u201d Chu says. \u201cRemember to provide your temporary workers a positive experience because you may rely on them again in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chu brings up a fantastic point \u2013 it\u2019s not just about what your temp worker can do for you, it\u2019s about what you can do for them as well. After all, you don\u2019t want to find your dream temp worker, only for them not to want to return to your workplace because you didn\u2019t make it a pleasant experience. Treating your temp workers with respect will have a significant influence on their productivity levels, so don\u2019t forget that respect goes both ways.<\/p>\n

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