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Did you know that the single most important aspect of retaining your best talent is by onboarding new hires correctly from day one? In a report from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), it was revealed that nearly half of new hires resign within the first four months in a new assignment when a formal onboarding process is not in place. This is also true when it comes to onboarding temp employees, who someday may become permanent leaders within your organization.

From the corporate culture you present to temps to the way in which tasks are delivered, you can give your business an advantage with a temporary employee onboarding process. Let’s take a look at the elements of a temp employee onboarding program for your business.

Streamlined paperwork process

Do candidates have the ability to apply for an assignment in a few minutes, submit their new hire paperwork and complete training all in one place? If not, then you may be creating frustration for your new temps. Work with your staffing agency to streamline the onboarding process for new temps.

Inform current employees in advance

Before you bring temps onboard, have a brief meeting with your perm employees to let them what to expect when the temps arrive. Ask for volunteers to mentor to the temps and let your employees know that the temps are there to augment their efforts, not replace anyone. Emphasize that you want all temps to be treated with respect.

Regular open communication

To get temp off on a good start, let them know that you rely on open and continual communication to make sure things are going well. Give them at least two people they can go to if they are having any problems or need support. Maintain communication with a brief 5-minute meeting with each temp every day.

Orientation and resource training

Your temp employees will fare better if they have a solid introduction during the first day on the job. Schedule an orientation day to review company policies, objectives, and work station setup. Give temps access to an online training portal where they can learn more or find answers to common questions.

Take the time to work directly with the recruitment team at the temp agency you choose. This is a resource for you in terms of arranging for an orientation, handling new hire and payroll matters, and monitoring temporary employee performance.