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Make Sure Your Seasonal Employees Feel Valued

If your company hires seasonal employees, it’s important to make sure they feel valued and engaged. Those who do are more likely to work for you again in the future, and to recommend your company to others. Start by onboarding seasonal workers thoroughly. Sometimes temporary staffers feel as if they’re being thrown into the job without enough preparation — don’t let that happen. Train them in what they need to know, show them it’s OK to ask you questions, and help them get to know other employees. When they’re on the job, no matter how short their stint, find small, personal ways to show that you appreciate them. For example, you might buy everyone lunch one day, or create opportunities for the team to connect during breaks or after work. And to the best of your abilities, treat everyone equally. Just because someone is a temporary worker doesn’t mean they should feel like a second-class citizen.

This tip is adapted from “Do Your Seasonal Employees Feel as Valued as They Should?,” by Jennifer Moss