Help Wanted: Understanding America’s Labor Shortage
Wonolo on Jul. 25, 2024
The United States is currently facing a significant labor shortage, with millions of jobs across various industries remaining unfilled. This is more than a short-term issue; it poses a major challenge to businesses, economic growth, and the overall stability of [...]
Post-Season Analysis: How to Apply Learnings After Peak Season is Over
Wonolo on Dec. 13, 2023
At the end of each peak season, it’s important for businesses to evaluate their worker strategies to determine what went well and what needs improvement.
Leveraging Seasonal Workers as a Temp-to-Hire Solution
Wonolo on Nov. 29, 2023
Seasonal temp workers are great for helping your business overcome seasonal demand. However, seasonal temp workers don’t have to just be seasonal, nor do they have to be temporary.
Maximizing the Efficiency of Seasonal Temp Workers
Wonolo on Nov. 15, 2023
Maximizing the efficiency of seasonal workers is essential when it comes to ensuring smooth operations and minimizing disruptions during peak periods. One of the best ways to enable workers to quickly start working with minimal downtime is to implement a program for getting workers familiar with the jobsite. This sets the stage for a positive experience that helps workers be more productive.
How to Build a Seasonal Staffing Plan
Wonolo on Nov. 1, 2023
A well-executed strategy is the backbone of successfully sourcing temporary workers. Especially during times of increased demand, the ability to quickly find reliable talent can significantly impact your company's ability to deliver on seasonal demand spikes.
How to Identify Seasonal Staffing Trends within Your Organization
Wonolo on Oct. 18, 2023
In our last blog post, we shared the importance of having a seasonal staffing strategy to help your business conquer unexpected demand. But how do you actually go about crafting that strategy? The first step is to pinpoint the specific peak seasons or events when your business experiences a surge in demand. Understanding the timing and intensity of these fluctuations will enable you to proactively plan for your labor needs, preventing scenarios where you have too many or too little workers. It’s essential to analyze historical data from previous peak seasons. Look into worker records, sales data, and customer trends during those periods. This analysis will help you identify patterns and anticipate when and where additional workers may be needed.
The Importance of Building a Seasonal Staffing Strategy
Wonolo on Oct. 4, 2023
In the fast-paced world of business, companies often encounter fluctuations in demand driven by seasonal cycles, holidays, or special events. To meet these surges, many organizations adjust their seasonal staffing and labor-sourcing strategies to engage with temporary workers during peak periods
Understaffed? Consider Independent Contractors for Temp Work and Beyond
Wonolo on Mar. 22, 2023
While hiring rates continue to outpace quit rates, companies are still struggling to fill jobs. Moreover, the lack of productivity is costing businesses billions. How many billions? A recent survey estimated labor shortages cost businesses nearly $738 billion from 2020 [...]
The Rise of the Gig Economy and Contingent Workers
Wonolo on Feb. 28, 2023
A new world of work is here and many eyes are on the future of the gig economy. Built largely on flexibility for both workers and businesses alike, the gig economy empowers contingent workers to choose how, when, and where [...]
