Planning your workforce for peak season
Start early, plan for absence and onboard quickly to get through your busiest months.
10 Sept 2026
Peak periods put pressure on every part of an operation. Businesses that start planning early hire better people and spend less.
Forecast from last year
Use last season's volumes, absence rates and overtime to estimate how many extra people you'll need and when.
Book your partner early
Agree volumes and start dates with your recruitment partner well before the rush so they can build a pipeline.
Make onboarding quick
Short, practical inductions and buddy systems help temporary staff become productive on day one.