[webinar] successful back-to-school hiring strategies | snagajob
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TODAY’S PRESENTER
Chris OgleSenior Manager, Product Marketing
● Responsible for identifying shifts in the hourly hiring marketplace
● Helps employers make the most of Snagajob products, so they can successfully navigate an ever-changing business environment
BACK TO SCHOOL
A period of change
Poll Question #1
What’s your biggest back-to-school
challenge?
Back to schoolA period of change
How might your peak hours change?
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What is the makeup of your customers?
● After school spike ● More evening volume● Are you covered for tax-free
Weekend? (July - Aug)
Back to schoolA period of change
University & vocational workers (17+)
Leave their summer jobs to travel back to school
Adjust their working hours to accommodate their new school schedule
Minor students (high school, 14-17)
Adjust schedules to accommodate for weekday restrictions on work hours
Local and state level restrictions on evening scheduling - in many states,it’s illegal to have these workers work past 7pm
HIRING FOR OPTIMAL
COVERAGE
Diagnose your new reality in 5 easy stepsHiring for optimal coverage
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IdentifyStudy last year’s data to identify your expected peak hours
1CountDetermine your ideal staffing levels for the coverage you need
2
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ConnectTalk to your team early to figure out the future
3Learn Review any local overtime & hour restrictions
4
PreparePlan for success and be ready for anything
5
TAKE ACTION
Have open conversations on future plans & goals
Survey workers to find out what worked, what didn’t & how you can improve
Ask if they would be interested in returning for future seasonal opportunities
Keep in touch with them
Recruiting for your optimal scheduleHiring for optimal coverage
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Post earlyWe see application
completion rates drop 9% after August
Share detailsInclude the shifts you’re
recruiting to fill, the address, hourly pay and any perks
you can offer
REINFORCE YOUR CULTURE
Acknowledge the emotional impact of change on hourly work staff
Keep communication channels open to keep workers informed and engaged
Reaffirm company culture values as you welcome new workers to the team
Be flexible with shift swapping and schedule adjustments
Q&A
Thank you!