Why Good Temps Leave (and How to Keep Them Longer)

Good temps will leave when an assignment ends and there are better job opportunities elsewhere. Or, they may choose to move from one role to another if they don't fit well within a company's culture or aren't satisfied with their compensation. There are also times when temp workers move on due to burnout or limited benefits.

Regardless of why a good temp leaves your business, it's in your company's best interests to keep your staff happy. If a temp worker is productive and they're satisfied with your company, they may be inclined to stay with your business long into the future. Over time, this employee could become a key contributor to your company's success. 

Now that you know why good temps leave businesses, consider what you can do to keep them happy. Below are three tips to help your company improve its relationships with its temp workers and, ultimately, boost your chances of retaining them for years. 

Foster an Inclusive and Rewarding Work Environment

Prioritize your company culture. Find out what makes your temp workers and other employees happy and what they want to get out of their work experience. Next, establish a culture that resonates across your team. 

A positive culture allows every worker, regardless of whether they're temporary or permanent, to feel and perform their best. It takes time to create this culture. With help from your team, you can develop a culture where all team members feel valued and appreciated. 

Get insights into what your temp workers want out of your culture. From here, you can lay the groundwork for a culture where your temp employees are driven to succeed. Track your culture and ensure that it aligns with your company's mission, values, and goals continuously. By doing so, you can make sure your culture hits the mark with your temp workers and makes it easy for high-performers to see why they should stay with your business. 

Communicate and Collaborate with Your Temp Workers

Take advantage of every opportunity to communicate and collaborate with your temporary personnel. Give your temp workers opportunities to share feedback and make their voices heard. This shows your temp employees that you want to learn from them and improve your business to accommodate them however you can. 

Maintain an open-door policy with your temp employees. Remember, communication is essential to effective leadership. If your temp workers can come forward with questions and concerns at any time, they can receive guidance and support whenever they need it. This can help your temp workers succeed. On top of that, it can motivate your temp employees to give 100% and remain with your company for the foreseeable future. 

Celebrate Your Temp Workers' Achievements

Recognize temporary workers who perform well. A simple thank-you note can make a difference in the eyes of any worker. Alternatively, if you can heap praise on temp employees and other workers during meetings. This allows your employees to receive praise from you, their peers, and their superiors. 

If a temp worker does a superior job consistently, offer them career advancement opportunities. By supporting a temp employee's professional growth and development, you can help them take the next step forward in their career with your company. 

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