How HR & Operations Can Partner During Peak Season
Wonolo on Oct. 14, 2024
Finding the skilled workers you need in order to conquer peak season can be difficult, especially if counterparts across human resources and operations aren’t fully aligned. To maximize productivity and revenue throughout peak season, internal teams need to build an [...]
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
“What Is a Gig?”: The Job Market Post-COVID and How Gig Platforms Are Restoring Stability to Workers
Wonolo on Sep. 27, 2023
In a recent Supply Chain Brain Podcast episode, Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the present and future of gig work. He is joined by two experts from Wonolo: Monica Plaza, Chief Strategy Officer, and Robert Merritt, [...]
Staffing Solutions: Where to Find Retail Workers for the Short and Long-Term
Wonolo on Mar. 24, 2023
Retailers are familiar with the challenges of keeping workers. That difficulty is especially understandable in the wake of the pandemic. However, retailers have been struggling more recently to find workers, too. Wonolo hears from our customers that despite continuous recruiting [...]
