The fourth quarter is the busiest time of the year for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing operations. Orders surge, deadlines tighten, and every shift matters. If you wait until the last minute to hire, finding reliable workers becomes a scramble.
The best candidates are already employed, and last-minute hires can lead to missed deadlines, higher turnover, and unnecessary stress on your teams.
Why You Should Start Now
Hiring for Q4 is different from regular recruiting. The goal is to find dependable workers, but the best candidates start securing their seasonal positions in the third quarter, so why aren’t you doing the same? Early hiring gives you access to a larger pool of qualified candidates, more time for proper onboarding, and the ability to plan for potential gaps before they impact operations. Employers who start late often spend extra resources chasing workers who may not stay for the entire season.
How to Reduce Turnover
This is a very common challenge during peak seasons. Many seasonal candidates are looking for short-term work, which can create unpredictability. The key is screening for reliability, experience, and motivation, and having a plan for backfilling quickly if needed. Pre-qualified candidates who are ready to work immediately reduce downtime and help maintain production efficiency.
Leverage Staffing Solutions
Partnering with a staffing agency gives you a head start. Performance Staffing Solutions maintains a talent pipeline specifically for seasonal roles.
Our clients get:
- Qualified candidates ready to start with minimal lead time
- Thoroughly screened workers, reducing the risk of absenteeism or early departures
- Ongoing support to adjust staffing as demand shifts throughout Q4
By planning ahead, you’ll be building a team that performs when it matters most.
Don’t wait until your production goals are at risk. Get ahead of the holiday rush by reaching out to us today. Contact Performance Staffing Solutions to discuss your Q4 hiring needs!
