Tips for Keeping Hiring Season Staff.
Hiring seasonal staff is beneficial to your business and helps many people by providing them some extra money for holiday expenses or vacations. To avoid problems and ensure the hiring and utilization of your seasonal workforce goes smoothly, keep the following Warehouse Management Tips in mind.
They are covered by the same laws
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes it very clear that seasonal workers have equal protection from harassment and discrimination. They are entitled to the same workplace safety and health standards of any other employee. To minimize the risk of workplace injury, keep user-friendly cart movers available for maneuvering heavy objects and bulky material.
Keep job descriptions and training current
Your customers expect the same quality, regardless of whether the work is done by a seasonal staff member or someone who has been with your company for many years. You will prevent most potential problems by having ergonomic cart movers, providing proper training for the newly hired workforce, and by ensuring they have a thorough understanding of their job.
Independent contractors
These self-employed individuals often have the desired experience you need. You do not have to pay unemployment taxes or withhold taxes, Medicare, and Social Security. You can, however, determine what hours they will work. Visit the SBA website for some more Warehouse Management Tips on hiring independent contractors and more information on your legal obligations.
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