As the hectic end of the year approaches and you look to hire more staff members to aid with the inflow of business, it is important to follow hiring procedures. Here are some things to keep in mind when hiring seasonal staff.
Holiday season is the time when risk of asset loss and the trending crimes of fraud and data breach are most prevalent – almost 20% more prevalent than in any other time of the year. Research conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that organizations lose 5% of total revenue due to fraud.
Of the most crucial measures for reducing fraud are background checks and proper training. Screening tools you may want to consider are complete reference checks and brief ethics evaluations. Overlooking usual hiring procedures such as ethics evaluations not only increases the risk of fraud, but can also potentially undermine staff morale and the ethical culture of a business.
Training is the time when workers learn how to perform tasks tailored to the company’s specific needs. Skipping training can cost the company time, money, and its image. Furthermore, studies show that on-the-job injuries are significantly higher with temporary workers thus proper safety training is highly encouraged.
Protection from external threats is just as important, thus all employees, no matter how temporary, must be aware of fraud in the workplace and techniques on preventing it. The holiday season calls for additional vigilance and it necessary that all staff should be aware of the warning signs of fraud and feel safe enough to report any suspicious activity.
Lastly, one should keep in mind that even though temporary employees do not receive benefits, laws concerning employee treatment, benefits, and policies of part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees are covered by both Federal and state laws.
Hiring temporary staff may be ideal and cost-efficient but if basic procedures are not followed, temporary hires may end up costing more than the money saved.
