What makes humanity so incredible is our resilience and our ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and rebuild stronger than ever. This Covid19 pandemic will be no different and every industry will have a role to play in the coming reconstruction and staffing is no exception. On-Demand staffing is uniquely situated to help in rebuilding societies and economies after we make it out of this crisis and there are some great opportunities at the moment. Before going any further though, I want to say loudly and clearly that the advice I’m about to give should not take priority over maintaining the safety and well-being of yourself and your community. You know your situation best so take this advice for what it’s worth. With that being said, the circumstances of the world at the moment create an ideal environment to begin an On-Demand staffing company. On-Demand staffing also has a great deal to offer when the time for rebuilding comes. It’s crucial to begin laying the foundations now though. The principle driving factors behind this moment are:
- The Covid19 Crisis is creating record unemployment, On-Demand staffing companies can help put these individuals back to work
- There will undoubtedly be high demand for temporary workers when economies start-up again
- Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs have the time to prepare and hit the ground running
- On-Demand Staffing Platforms such as Wolf are already taking initiatives to provide the technology for these entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
Alleviating Unemployment
The current levels of unemployment are the highest many of us have ever seen in our lifetimes. Just in the past two weeks almost 10 million individuals in the USA filed for unemployment insurance and this number is only going to continue growing. This comes out to about 1 in 5 US families having someone lose their job. People are currently looking for work and will continue to do so long after we come out of this.
On-Demand temporary staffing companies can step in and help alleviate the real pain that people are feeling now. By the end of this epidemic, there will be an unprecedented number of people seeking jobs. With so many individuals currently looking for work, now can be an ideal time for a new On-Demand staffing platform to begin building up their workforce and help put people back to work once markets open up again.
Time to Prepare
For those who don’t have previous experience (and even those with prior staffing experience), adapting the On-Demand staffing mindset can be a staggering barrier to entry for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Given that many of us have more dead time on our hands these days however, can be an opportunity for those who may at first be intimidated by these new technologies and models to have the time needed to overcome this initial learning curve. In normal circumstances newcomers to the On-Demand staffing industry miss out on some business as they aren’t able to go ahead full force with their business until they’ve mastered the On-Demand staffing process. Now though, there is no business to miss out on so they won’t need to worry and instead can dedicate themselves to learning the ins and outs of their On-Demand staffing platform and fully master it before business starts picking up again.
This combination of factors (time to build workforce and familiarize oneself with technology) all but ensures that On-Demand staffing platforms started during this slowdown will come roaring out of the gate when demand starts to pick up again as the markets restart. And there is undoubtedly going to be an immense demand for temporary staff across all industries. Companies who had mass layoffs during the crisis will need temporary workers to fill in the gaps as they rebuild their permanent workforce. On-Demand staffing can be there to help individuals looking for work and help companies fill temporary positions.
On-Demand Platforms Response
Thankfully we are already seeing On-Demand staffing companies step up to the plate and help during these trying times. Companies like Wolf (which already allows anyone to set-up their own On-Demand staffing platform in a matter of days) are leading the charge with special initiatives for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to launch their own On-Demand staffing platform with next to zero upfront investment.
It is often during the darkest of times that it is most vital to maintain a sense of hope and optimism outlook towards the future. Now is no exception. History is being made as we speak and we all must do our parts to pick the world up and put the pieces back together after we emerge from this nightmare. We can’t all be doctors, nurses, service workers, or scientists who are fighting on the front lines of this pandemic. But, no matter how small the part, we all have a role to play and staffing is no exception. On-demand staffing platforms are especially primed to be of service as we come out of this crisis. Now is the best time to start an On-Demand staffing platform.