Temps are Quids In
6 June 2007
National Temporary Workers Week is definitely proving a bonus for temps at The Temp Desk.
The Temp Desk, a subsidiary of OSA Recruitment, is celebrating the week by rewarding each temp with an extra £50 in their pay slip.
‘We really wanted to say thank you to all our temps, and felt there was no better way to do this than by giving them some extra spending money’ said The Temp Desk consultant Vicki Eppelein.
‘One of the main reasons people temp is to earn money, whether they are saving for a holiday or to go travelling, or it’s a bridge to a permanent job, it all helps,’ said Miss Eppelein.
The Temp Desk wanted to express their gratitude to their temps for the commitment and contribution they have made to the island’s workforce.
‘Rather than acknowledging one particular temp, we felt that all of them should be rewarded for their hard work. Often known as the “invisible workforce”, temps are increasingly playing a vital role in organisations. National Temporary Workers Week is about recognising the value of the temporary worker.’
The Temp Desk has recently launched a new initiative to reward their temps whereby they have the opportunity to claim prizes on points earned. Every hour worked will earn a temp one point. The reward for clocking up 250 consecutive points can be anything from a mobile phone top up card, a manicure, or a return trip to Sark. The maximum accumulated points of 1,000 results in a reward of an Ipod Nano, £100 shopping voucher, return flights to Jersey or even a 45 minute flying lesson!
To help kick start the rewards scheme The Temp Desk gave away 50 points to all its temps on assignment, and likewise are now giving away £50 for ‘temp week’.
The Temp Desk has seen a massive rise in individuals seeking temporary work over the past year. Demand for experienced staff by financial services businesses is certainly benefiting the temping industry in Guernsey, whether it is for management, administrative, or secretarial positions and for both long and short-term contracts.
Temporary workers enable employers to have flexibility in adjusting their staffing requirements whilst bringing value to the workforce, often giving them a competitive edge. Companies frequently need staffing solutions that are adaptable and immediately available.
In the same way, temps also desire the flexibility and independence whilst gaining diverse training and experience. Thus they are developing new skills, continually enhancing their curriculum vitae and allowing them to find job security by doing so.
‘Many people feel that temping is suitable to their lifestyle and we want to encourage companies to utilise this workforce,’ said Miss Eppelein.
Temporary work is fast moving and can be unpredictable, but it allows the opportunity to work for a wide range of companies in a number of different roles whilst meeting new people and expanding their networks.
If you would like to find out more information about temping, Temp Desk Rewards or to discuss the opportunities available to you, please contact Vicki Eppelein on 712891 or email Vicki@thetempdesk.com.
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