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How to Improve the
Quality of Hire in
Temporary Workforces
In a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, temporary workers are essential
to maintaining operational agility. However, the pressure to hire quickly can often compromise
quality. To ensure temporary staff contribute positively to team dynamics, productivity, and brand
reputation, employers must adopt a more strategic approach to recruitment. This exclusive
Blue Arrow checklist outlines practical steps to help businesses, procurement and hiring teams
consistently hire high-quality temporary workers who deliver value from day one and beyond.
Define What “Good” Looks Like
Identify the key behavioural traits and soft skills needed for the role.
Align desired traits with company values and team dynamics.
Involve team leaders in setting realistic benchmarks
Use Behavioural Interviewing Techniques
Ask candidates to describe how they’ve handled real-world challenges.
Focus on thought processes, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
Go beyond experience to assess future performance potential.
Involve the Team in Hiring Decisions
Include team members in interviews or informal meet-and-greets.
Gather collaborative feedback to assess cultural and personal fit.
Promote ownership of new hire onboarding.
Screen for Motivation
Explore why candidates choose temporary work.
Look for signs of curiosity, self-direction, and commitment.
Prioritise candidates who choose temping as a lifestyle or career.
Partner with Agencies that Prioritise Fit
Choose staffing partners that use structured interviews
and behavioural assessments.
Ask about their feedback mechanisms and soft-skill evaluations.
Ensure agencies understand your values and team culture
Trial Projects or Working Interviews
Where possible, observe candidates in action before final placement.
Use paid-short shifts or project-based tasks to assess
real-world performance.
Evaluate teamwork, initiative, and adaptability.
Optimise Onboarding for Temporary Staff
Provide clear role expectations and introduce key contacts.
Share company values and working styles from day one.
Make temp workers feel valued and included.
Develop Role-Specific KPI Scorecards
Create tailored performance metrics for each temp role.
Include in temp onboarding to clarify priorities and success metrics.
Use scorecards to assess productivity, behaviour, and engagement.
Identify top performers for future redeployment.
Leverage Referrals
Encourage current staff to recommend reliable temp candidates.
Reward successful referrals to build a trusted talent pipeline.
Use real-world insights to improve hiring accuracy.
Collect and Use Feedback
Gather feedback from managers and team members post-assignment.
Use insights to refine hiring criteria and agency partnerships.
Build a data-driven approach to improve future hires.
Improving the quality of hire in temporary workforces isn’t just
about filling roles - it’s about finding the right people who align
with your organisation’s values, adapt quickly, and contribute
meaningfully. By implementing these strategies, businesses
can transform temporary recruitment from a reactive process
into a proactive advantage, building a reliable, engaged,
and high-performing contingent workforce.
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