Student ID:21MGT029 Introduction Temp-to-perm positions offer advantages and disadvantages for both employers and prospective employees. For employers, potential drawbacks include issues with employee motivation, loyalty, and training. Concerns about work ethic, reliability, and safety also arise. Prospective employees face the risk of a temporary position not leading to permanent employment, potentially impacting job security. Additionally, lower pay and potential mistreatment from permanent staff can be demotivating. On the positive side, temp-to- perm roles provide an opportunity to enter a company at a low level and work up, gaining valuable industry knowledge and connections. However, maintaining motivation and equitable compensation across the workforce can be challenging. As a senior manager, dealing with temporary employees is not quite easy because there are several disadvantages. Employees can sometimes feel isolated because they may not be respected by permanent employees, thus reducing their morale (Waaijer et al., 2017). A demoralized employee is likely to lower productivity. Putting up the same hours and effort every week in the same manner that the permanent employee's work may not be easy. Temp employees may feel that they do not get similar benefits with the permanent employees and get demoralized. Getting the staffer up-to-speed as a productive team is also not easy because employees require time to get acquitted with the company.
ØUncertainty for Employees
ØTurnover and Recruitment Costs ØTraining Investment ØLegal and Regulatory Challenges ØCultural Integration ØImpact on Permanent Staff A temporary job may give an individual opportunity of learning new skills which may, in turn, help me grow professionally. It can, therefore, fill a gap on the resume to assist in getting the next job (Waaijer et al., 2017). Having many skills and employment record from different places may help in getting another job. Advantages: Foot in the Door Learning Opportunity Flexibility Testing Fit Disadvantages Uncertainty Benefits and Job Security Limited Advancement
Circumstances for Taking a Temp-to-Perm Position
Exploring a New Industry Seeking Flexibility Immediate Employment Needs Testing Career Change Supervising a mix of temporary and permanent employees can present several challenges for a manager. These challenges can differ when temporary workers have been hired on a temp-to- perm basis compared to strictly temporary roles. Here are some common challenges and the ways they may differ:
Challenges for a Manager with a Mix of Temporary and Permanent Employees
Different Commitment Levels Training and Onboarding Managing Workload
Additional Challenges for Managers
with Temp- to-Perm Employees: Uncertainty and Attrition Conversion Process Legal and Compliance Concerns