Temporary staff can not only take the strain out of peak periods, holiday and sickness cover but can also assist with specialised or specific projects that do not warrant a permanent member of staff. When you employ a temporary worker you only pay for the actual time worked, which does not include lunch hours or travelling time, and you avoid the normal payroll charges, i.e. National Insurance, holiday and sick pay. Temporary staff can prove a more cost effective and flexible way of taking on additional staff.

Dovetail’s temporary workers are ambassadors of our business, therefore each applicant is thoroughly vetted to ensure that they are reliable, adaptable and most importantly can competently complete their assignment. We endeavour to fill temporary bookings with speed and efficiency, never compromising on quality. If for any reason we cannot find the right calibre applicant we will advise you immediately, so that alternative arrangements can be made.

You may find that an applicant taken on a temporary basis can be the ideal person to fill a permanent role if it becomes available. A temporary placement will give you ample opportunity to assess the candidate’s capabilities and their strengths and weaknesses prior to making a decision. More and more companies are finding this a very effective way of recruiting.