Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties

Hear Teri and Jeffrey discuss the ways CAMW! handles and assists the summer seasonal hiring effort in the SoundCloud PodCast shared below:

For her May 2023 discussion, Teri reviews the business services that can help employers with seasonal hiring.

Teri, since you’re already an expert on the services CAMW! offers, and we’ve covered several of them recently, we decided it may be more helpful to ask about some information on season hiring!

Seasonal hiring + its importance.

Seasonal hiring involves businesses employing additional workers during specific seasons or periods of increased demand.

Common industries you’ll see offering seasonal positions this time of year include retail, hospitality, agriculture, tourism and more.

Teri, what can the seasonal hiring accomplish?

By hiring additional staff, businesses can effectively address the temporary increase in demand during peak season, enhance customer experience and capitalize on seasonal opportunities to maximize revenue.

Who are the target for such positions?

Since seasonal jobs often offer part-time and flexible work arrangements, employers are recommended to appeal to a wide range of candidates, including students, retirees and individuals looking for temporary employment.

With the summer approaching, seasonal hiring typically occurs before or during the beginning of the busy season to ensure sufficient time for training and onboarding new employees.

Stats + facts.

What has the trend been for this portion of hiring?
The demand for seasonal workers has been increasing over the years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of people employed in temporary help services, which includes seasonal jobs, has shown steady growth.

For example, in the United States, the temporary help services industry employed around 3.05 million workers in May 2021, compared to around 2.8 million in May 2016.

How has CAMW! assisted in this sector of hiring?

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