5 Reasons why you should consider taking on a contractor in the lead up to EOFY
bmadmin • May 23, 2018
The lead up to EOFY is a really busy time, and without fail every July we talk to employers who hadn’t thought of, or didn’t know that they could have had additional support by way of a contractor/temp to assist them through EOFY – and boy do they wish they’d known!
Whether it’s someone to help in admin or a qualified and experienced finance professional, there are a number of reasons why you should consider taking on a temp/contractor during peak periods – here are just some of them;
- Qualified and experienced accounting and finance staff require minimal training and can ‘hit the ground running’ adding value and expertise immediately.
- Bringing in accounting and finance temporary/contract staff to help out during EOFY or peak times within the business allows your team to focus on their key responsibilities, rather than take on additional duties which can lead to frustration, and over time a negative work environment.
- Temporary staff bring new ideas and a fresh set of eyes which can improve efficiencies and processes.
- Hiring temporary staff ensures the business continues to run efficiently and deadlines are met throughout peak periods.
- Flexibility! Once the initial work is completed by the Temporary/Contractor, you can end the assignment, or if you have further work many temps are happy to continue on a week-by-week or even day-to-day basis.
Flexibility has been a major part of workplace conversation in the last few years, but now the discussion is starting to move beyond simply whether businesses offer flexible work. Instead, the focus is shifting towards what flexible arrangements can look like for different people, and whether there should be a one-size-fits-all approach.
Thank you to everyone who attended our fantastic breakfast event and celebrated 10 years of Mansfield & Co with us. Our keynote speaker Rebecca Christianson presented “The New Leadership Paradigm – Why the Old Rules No Longer Work” , exploring nine elements of this new leadership paradigm, and how this framework can fundamentally shift how we lead, influence and deliver outcomes in an increasingly complex world. We were also joined by a panel of exceptional leaders who shared their perspectives and experiences. A special thank you to: Kathryn Keenihan, Junction Australia Matthew Evans, Agilex Biolabs Shari Dayton, CMV Group We were thrilled to have so many South Australian leaders and familiar faces join us for a morning of networking, inspiration and insightful conversation.
Whether you’re a business leader or HR manager, understanding the true value of temp employees can help you build a more agile, effective team.