The Temp Desk gets a face lift
7 February 2007
DEMAND for experienced staff by financial services businesses is benefiting the temping industry on the island.
The Temp Desk, re-launched under its knew independent name this week, has seen a booming trade in individuals seeking temporary work over the past year whether it is for management, administrative, or secretarial positions and for both long and short term contracts.
The company, part of OSA Recruitment, officially opened its doors for business in 2004 and since then has seen significant growth year-on-year.
Consultant Vicki Eppelein, who heads up the business, explains that companies are being forced to turn to temporary staff to help curtail the shortage of available and qualified staff in the island.
“The industry is finding it harder and harder to employ suitably qualified staff to fill the ever increasing number of vacant positions,’ she said. “On the other hand it suits many individuals not to take on permanent jobs and instead to opt for temping as an ideal solution in a very lucrative market.
“Even though the demand for qualified staff continues to be within the finance industry such as accountants, trust and fund administrators and banking experts, experienced secretaries and general administrators also seem to be flying out of the door too.”
Employing a temp is often the solution for businesses looking for cover over holiday periods, sickness, maternity leave and busy periods. Sometimes temps are also used to help ‘test the water’ rather than creating a permanent position from the outset.
At The Temp Desk, all the candidates are interviewed thoroughly by a qualified consultant, and, if necessary, are tested for the skills relevant to their area of expertise.
Their qualifications are verified and the company obtains a basic police disclosure and two references on all candidates.
“These procedures give our clients the reassurance that they will be receiving an excellent and suitable member of staff, regardless of whether they are needed for one day or six months,” explains Miss Eppelein.
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