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Warehouse and distribution center managers often rely on temporary employees to fill in during periods of peak demand. Problems can arise if the hiring of these employees is left completely in the hands of a local temp agency. The best results are achieved if managers devote time and effort to selecting and managing temporary employees. This article lists a number of sources of temporary workers beyond the traditional temp agency, including specialty agencies, colleges, and family members of full-time workers. How do you deal with temporary spikes in demand? Do you hire temps? How effective are they? What is the best source?
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