Why would an employer need temporary staff?
There are numerous reasons why employers want to hire temporary staff. One of the main reasons it can be seen as a trial run on both sides without any huge commitment. If an employer hires someone on a temporary basis, they can be pay-rolled through Brightwater. This means that if the person or role doesn’t work out, they can be finished up with immediate effect. There is no commitment from either candidate (temporary employee) or client (employer). An employer can bring someone in on temporary basis for a certain timeframe (a week or a month) to see if they’re the right fit for the company, if they have the right skillset and if they can add value to their bottom line whether the role is in an administrative, reception or PA capacity. It’s essentially a great trial run without any firm commitment.
Another reason why employers would hire staff on a temporary basis rather than permanent could be that they may have restrictions around headcount. There may be a role there but head office may not have given headcount sign off for a permanent hire. If the company takes on someone on a temporary basis that is payrolled through a third party, such as Brightwater, they will not appear on the company’s payroll which is a huge advantage.