PREP for Summer, 4x Wellbeing Boost & Talent Pipeline Fix - Apr 16, 2025

Howdy, HR Gurus! ☀️ Summer’s just on the horizon — don’t get caught in the seasonal hiring heatwave. We’ve got cool tips, trust-driven wellbeing boosts, and a talent pipeline fix to keep you chill…

On the agenda: 

✅ PREP for Summer: Strategies for summer hiring
🚀 4x Wellbeing Boost — Study shows enormous impact of TRUST
🔧 Talent Pipeline Fix: Use this handy onboarding kit

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

PREP for Summer Hiring: Strategies for Successful Seasonal Hiring

Seasonal hiring isn't just about filling seats. Whether you’re preparing for holiday retail, peak production, or a surge in service demand, having a solid strategy can make or break your seasonal workforce.

In fact, summer job postings were 36.9% higher than pre-pandemic levels — and still 25.7% above 2019.

Some tips to set you up for summer hiring:

🔁 Start Early: Plan and strategize for the hiring process months before your intended start date. This gives you more wiggle room for fine-tuning your game plan.

🎯 Set Clear Goals: Clearly define roles early on. Knowing exactly what skills, qualifications, and experience are needed will streamline recruitment. Setting measurable objectives will also tell you if your hiring process was a success.

📣 Craft Compelling Job Ads: Choose recruitment channels while also leveraging job fairs, open houses, and even traditional job boards. You can also work with a sourcing partner or reach out to past seasonal employees (who already understand the company culture) to expand your reach.

⚙️ Streamline Screening & Onboarding: With tight hiring timelines, you may lose top talent to competitors if your process isn’t organized. Eliminate barriers and maintain engagement — implementing tools like automated screening or video interviews can speed things up while maintaining quality. 

📞 Follow Up & Foster Loyalty: Inch closer to sealing the deal by following-up and making sure candidates do not leave or linger with unanswered questions.

Once your best candidates are onboard, pay attention to the top performers. Perhaps you can invite them next season, or even better, offering them full-time roles!

Read more hiring tips on HRAddict’s blog: 20 Best Recruitment Strategies to Attract Top Talent »

HR WISDOM

How to Manage Poor Employee Performance: 15 Effective Steps

Don’t let performance issues slip through the cracks and poor employee output hold your team back. This guide reveals all…

• 🔍 Uncover the common causes of underperformance in the workplace.

• ⚙️ Learn actionable strategies to address performance gaps.

• 💡 Discover how HR can create a culture of high performance and accountability.

Read the guide for expert tips on managing underperformance »

❌ Cutting HR: A Risky Move — Eliminating HR departments can undermine company culture and compliance. [Raconteur]

🧠 Empathy vs. AI Hiring Dilemma — Over-reliance on algorithms may miss human nuances, leading to dissatisfaction. [ERE]

💼 Goldman’s Invests 130M in HR Tech — Acquisition of PeopleStrong signals growth in HR SaaS market. [Economic Times]

⚕️ Health Benefit Costs Rise — Aon reports increasing outgoings impacting employer strategies. [Aon]

🛠️ HR's Strategic Role in Wellbeing — HR must align benefits with organizational goals for impact. [HR Executive]

WEDNESDAY’S STEAL

Talent Pipeline Fix: Elevate Your Onboarding With This Handy Kit & Easter Special

Spring into smarter hiring with our Easter-exclusive Hiring Checklist & Onboarding Bundle — the essential toolkit every HR pro and manager needs to build a smooth, strategic hiring process. Why this bundle is a must-have:

✅ Simplify Hiring – Actionable checklists to reduce guesswork and regain hours lost on admin.
🚀 Accelerate Onboarding – Equip every hire from day one.
🎯 Customize to Your Culture – Adapt the tools to reflect your company’s unique values and processes.
📋 Stay Compliant – Keep your hiring aligned with industry standards.

This community promo ends April 20 — midnight EST.

BREAKROOM