Positive Impact – Having an extra set of hands to support the team is always beneficial to the end goal. Hiring a temporary person from time to time gives a positive impact on the existing team and may reduce the chances of burnout, excessive overtime, and loss of work-life balance. It can be sensitive in dealing with your current support team when having a temporary person coming in on a project – this is normal – and it is best to address this from the start – explain and reassure your support team as to the benefits of having help for the short term. It is also useful to ensure that the company you select to provide a temporary person has clear guidelines as to their purpose for providing help to your company.
Expertise when you need – With a temporary person, you have access to specific expertise when you need it for an assignment. It is beneficial to have a person come in with experience, skills, and knowledge that can be adapted to your unique needs. This is also beneficial to your entire team as it gives the opportunity for learning and mentoring which will help the growth of your current support team, and your company and meet and possibly exceed your end goals.
Back Burner Projects and Flexibility – There are always some projects that get pushed aside for various reasons in the workplace. It would be great to cross it off the list, but it is not always feasible to do so as your support team skills and experience are utilized more efficiently for current client matters. Bringing on a temporary person can help cross the task off the list to aid in company efficiencies. A temporary person comes with no long-term commitment – no additional costs in time or money for onboarding or human resource tasks – the need is filled quickly so that you can continue to work on other goals.
