When your company is preparing for organizational changes, it's crucial to plan ahead. It can be a sensitive situation, especially when layoffs are on the horizon. Yet, it's just as important to keep ongoing projects moving smoothly and, in some cases, scaling up. Some of our clients have shared why they turned to staffing agencies for support during such transitions. For privacy reasons, names in this blog have been changed.
Tom, a Senior Executive Creative Director at an advertising agency, knows this holiday season will be challenging. His company is preparing for layoffs, which will impact several members of his design team. While he feels for his colleagues, Tom also understands that his priority is to keep his clients satisfied and ensure they don’t notice any staffing gaps. Deadlines must still be met. His company’s recruiting team is focused on a few key direct-hire roles, which will benefit the company in the long run. However, in the short term, Tom worries his team may be stretched too thin, potentially leading to burnout and subpar work.
That's when Tom turned to CCA. When his workload spikes—whether he needs a producer for an upcoming shoot or an editor for a last-minute weekend project—he knows his internal recruiting team isn't equipped to provide quick coverage. CCA filled in the gaps by offering temporary staff exactly when he needed them.
Similarly, Stacy, a VP of HR at a rapidly growing company, faced a different challenge. Although her company is scaling up, the CEO’s involvement in hiring decisions often slows the process of filling key roles. To address the immediate need for manpower while waiting for the perfect long-term hires, Stacy turned to CCA. They provided quality temporary staff to work on projects and keep momentum going. In fact, several of these temporary workers performed so well that they were eventually converted to full-time hires!
Working with a staffing agency has helped our clients find short-term solutions in challenging times. If your company is anticipating staffing changes, consider temporary staff to ensure you maintain momentum while navigating the evolving landscape.
