The US government recognizes 10 official holidays per year. For most of us, that’s in addition to the various birthdays, anniversaries, and whatever else we might have going on in a given year.
Sometimes, the day calls for a party, but planning and making that plan come together are very different things. Even the smallest celebrations will require you to manage multiple different factors, some of which can be very unpredictable.
Event staffing is one such factor. Not every celebration you host or attend is going to need professional staffing but some will, especially if it’s a public or corporate occasion. These may require a little extra planning. We’ll discuss what you should know about staffing services in this article.
Personal Engagement
Just because you have event staff in place doesn’t mean you can walk away and let them handle everything. You need to coordinate with them to ensure that everything goes well.
This isn’t to say that the staffing company you hire will be incompetent. On the contrary, they’ll likely be quite skilled at what they’re doing. You still need to keep them up to speed on what’s going on and when so they can make adjustments when necessary.
If you’re not hiring through a staffing agency or hiring staff as a group, you might have to keep your workers motivated.
Follow the Law
Legal compliance is one of the key considerations when working with event staff. Every state in the US has laws on the books regarding working conditions and public health, so if your event features food, you’ll need to have the proper certifications.
In particular, those handling food will need a food safety manager certification. The good news is that staffing companies should have people who are certified to do those jobs.
In addition to health laws, there are also wage laws to consider. The minimum wage differs from state to state, and in some states, it’s as high as $12 or $15 per hour. The last thing anyone wants to do is find out they accidentally shorted their employees.
Choose Carefully
You have your choice when hiring an event manager or other event staff, and a range of options often means a range of quality. Make sure to do your due diligence and try to vet each company before you hire one of them.
You can vet a company in several ways, from reading online reviews to speaking to former employees or customers or entering their names into a search engine. You might come across news of an old scandal or even some impressive accolades to help make your decision.
A Guide to Event Staffing Services
When hiring event staffing, there are several things to keep in mind. We’ve discussed some considerations in the paragraphs above, but there are many more things to learn about.
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