As summer hits its stride, individuals and businesses alike often face unique challenges that demand flexible and efficient solutions. From parents balancing work with childcare to students eager to earn extra cash and businesses striving to meet the surge in demand during the holiday rush, temporary work emerges as a versatile answer.
Temporary work doesn’t just fill gaps; it creates opportunities. For workers, temporary jobs provide flexibility to balance life’s demands while earning. For businesses, they ensure productivity and service quality remain high. At Thrive, we’re here to help both job seekers and businesses make the most of the summer season.
So whether you’re looking to gain valuable experience, keep your business running smoothly, or simply make the most of your summer, temporary work can be your key to success!
Flexibility for Parents: Balancing Work and Childcare
Summer holidays can be a tricky time for parents. With children off school, finding a balance between work and childcare can become a daunting task. This is where temporary work comes in as a lifesaver. Temporary positions offer the flexibility that parents need during this period, allowing them to pick up shifts that fit around their family commitments.
More than half (51%) of low-income working parents have been forced to cut back their work hours to juggle childcare responsibilities, as reported by Working Families. In response to these staggering numbers, temporary work allows parents to maintain an income without sacrificing time with their children, offering a practical solution to the summer childcare dilemma.
We have a range of shift work vacancies listed on our website, providing parents with the opportunity to find roles that suit their schedules. From administrative roles to customer service positions, the variety of jobs available ensures that parents can find something that fits their skills and needs.
Easing Business Pressure: Support During the Holiday Season
For many businesses, the summer brings an influx of customers, increased demand, and a workforce that often dwindles as employees take their well-deserved holidays. Seasonal businesses, in particular, can find this period challenging as they try to maintain service levels with reduced staff.
Temporary workers can be the perfect solution to this problem. By hiring temporary staff, businesses can maintain productivity and service quality without overburdening their permanent employees. This approach not only helps in managing the workload but also ensures that the business continues to run smoothly during the busiest times.
In the UK, the summer holiday season is a peak time for industries such as hospitality, retail, and tourism. SIA reports that in June, permanent job placements dropped significantly, influenced by election uncertainties and reduced [summer] demand in the UK. In contrast, there was an increase in temporary placements as businesses sought short-term staffing solutions. This surge reflects the growing recognition among businesses of the value that temporary workers bring in keeping operations running seamlessly.
Students and Seasonal Work: A Win-Win
For students, summer is an ideal time to gain work experience, earn extra money, and build skills that will be valuable in their future careers.
While students might be wrapping up their summer plans now, it’s never too early to start thinking about how temporary work can fit into their schedules next year. Thrive Group offers a variety of roles that can align with academic commitments and help students make the most of their summer breaks, whether through local opportunities or exciting ventures further afield.
Additionally, in areas like Wakefield, Thrive is extending its reach by providing staff for festivals and large-scale events across the UK. These opportunities, slightly outside our usual offerings, present an exciting option for students and other job seekers.
Extra Flexibility with the Holiday Buy Back Scheme
In addition to temporary work opportunities, some businesses are adopting innovative solutions like the “Holiday Buy Back” scheme. This allows employees to sell back a portion of their unused holiday entitlement in exchange for additional pay. It’s a practical option for those who prefer extra income over taking time off, and it also benefits businesses by ensuring they have more staff available during peak summer periods. Such schemes highlight the growing trend towards flexibility in the workplace, offering a tailored approach to meet both employee and employer needs.
Maximise Your Summer Potential
Summer is a time of possibilities, whether you're striving to balance work and family, navigate your business through the holiday rush, or seek out unique job opportunities. Temporary work offers the flexibility, support, and solutions you need to make the most of this season.
This summer, don’t just get by—thrive. Let us guide you toward a more rewarding and stress-free season. Explore the opportunities on our website today and discover how temporary work can turn your summer challenges into successes.
