Finding the best talent in the contract worker pool is a definite challenge. Many companies are looking for the individuals who are able to meet their needs in terms of qualifications and availability, and in many cases, the best contract workers get hired to full time by their employers. The war on talent is a very real thing, and finding the experienced and talented individuals who make up the rock stars of the contract world is highly competitive. While you can attract top talent with higher salaries, you can’t ensure their effectiveness and commitment to the job until they experience the gig itself. But while finding and retaining the industry’s leading contractors can be tough, with these three tips you can get the job done.
Onboarding Is Critical
While it’s tempting to just drop a contract worker into a new job to limit your risks, it is actually the onboarding process which can make a contract position a positive experience for both the employer and the contractor. Onboard your new temp workers much the same way you would onboard a new full-time employee. Get them working as soon as possible, and don’t take the bare-bones approach to training and onboarding. That support is always needed to make a seamless transition. Just being available for questions might not be enough. Have a plan about how you are going to bring them up to speed. Be clear about your expectations. Andbe sure to provide them with the information and the resources they need to do the job right.
Put Them In Context
Even temporary workers are part of the overall success of a company. Put that bigger picture in context for them to show how they are helping the company at large and that people appreciate their work. Tell them what would happen if they weren’t there. Drive home the message that without them, the work would not be possible. There’s a reason you hired outside help. Share that reasoning. It can shine a real light on the position and help motivate your contractors. You need to make them realize how important their work is. This will motivate both you and your contractors to take the job seriously. To them, it’s about more than bringing in a short-term paycheck. And to you, it’s about more than temporarily filling a role. For everyone, it should be about succeeding and accomplishing more together.
Bring Them Back for More
If you like who you’re working with. Tell them. Show them by bringing them back for future projects if possible. Encourage them to stay with the company for their next assignment because you know how they can contribute. This helps them feel valued and like more a part of the corporate family. That emotional investment and relationship building will make them feel like more than a contractor, and therefore more fully integrated and part of the team.
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If your company is looking for the best contract workers to bring to your team, contact the power generation recruiters at ESGI today!
