Is Your Workforce Ready for the Holiday Rush?

Has your current provider put you in a pinch needing last minute staffing?

As the holiday season is upon us, people are preparing to reconnect with family, friends, and (potentially awkward) relatives over hearty holiday meals. They’ll exchange gifts, share laughter, and continue to build memories. Sounds great, right? Little do they realize, logistics companies are in full force behind the scenes ensuring that everything goes smoothly. 3PLs, freight companies, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers are in the most demanding period of the year, trying to keep up with the seasonal consumer demand.

According to the National Retail Federation, holiday consumer spending is set to reach record levels this year. Contributing to this demand, businesses have been rolling out deals earlier in the year and have increasingly offered just-in-time delivery and drop shipping to provide a more enjoyable consumer experience. While this is a huge plus for the holiday spirit of shoppers, it adds unpredictability to order volumes, on-time delivery, and quality.

These consumer benefits inherently add complexity and challenges to the supply chain–logistics businesses must turn to contingent staffing to flex up and down to meet demand without overhiring for the season. Contingent workforce bolsters their existing workforce to minimize overtime and keep operations running smoothly during the peak holiday season. But what happens when your current provider is unable to deliver the people that you need for your roles?

The Holiday Labor Gap

So where does that leave you during the holidays? The challenge is finding a reliable labor provider that is flexible as your business. They need to respond proactively to requests, not reactively. In recent years, businesses have turned to a gig workforce to fill the gap (WSJ). At the end of the day, finding someone without experience for a last minute e-commerce order is better than no one at all…right? Wrong. These workers do not have the necessary skills and experience around a warehouse or distribution center. The amount of training costs that go into getting this workforce up to speed actually slows your business down. This causes delays that ripple across your entire operation. 

Even if you are able to find workers that can get the job done, good luck trying to find a staffing agency that is available on the weekend to provide workers for you on Monday morning. You’ll often be left short staffed which leaves your team stretched thin. This causes your existing employees to take double shifts which soars your overtime costs. This leads to burnout and an increase in turnover rates for your full-time staff. 

These labor shortages result in quality issues, delayed order processing, increased error rates, and increased costs. The financial burden, combined with decreasing morale, can slow your operations and potentially shut down your lines. This doesn’t sound like such a merry holiday season after all.

Traba’s Approach to Ensuring No Gaps

What’s required from a labor solution to ensure you find yourself with staffing gaps during the holidays? Consistent workforce, exceptional quality, an adaptive solution, and comprehensive support. Sounds too good to be true? 

At Traba, we overcome any seasonal labor shortage with a combination of world-class technology and operational rigor. We can provide fast, flexible, and high-quality workers–when you need them most. Our dedicated team works non-stop to match only the most qualified candidates with the skills that match your specific roles. Our platform is built on data-driven decisions. In 2024, your entire warehouse runs on data, why shouldn’t your staffing solution?

Data-driven decisions lead to a higher chance of getting the right match on the first try. It’s why our turnover rates are 55% lower than the industry average. No-shows? Those are a thing of the past. Try 98% average fill rates. Too good to be true? Check out what our customers say: www.traba.work/case-study.

How does this impact your operations during the holiday season? You can confidently meet unpredictable increased order volumes while maintaining operational efficiency and reducing costs. This avoids burnout and has your full-time employees focused on more critical tasks without compromising productivity.

By choosing Traba this holiday season, you’re choosing a well-designed labor solution that not only brings holiday joy, but ensures your deliveries reach happy customers nationwide. 

Tis the season to work with Traba!

Learn How Traba can propel your business through the holiday rush