Do you face sudden peaks in activity that disrupt your planning? Do you run seasonal or short-term projects that require additional staff, but don’t want to overload your HR team with recruitment and paperwork? You’re not alone.
According to a Boston Consulting Group report, 69% of European companies struggle to cover temporary workforce needs—especially in sectors like retail, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality. At the same time, Eurostat data shows that demand for temporary labor in Eastern Europe has increased by more than 30% over the past three years, driven by seasonality, labor shortages, and regulatory changes.
What does this mean for you? That workforce flexibility has become not just an advantage, but a necessity. The question is: how do you achieve it without adding stress and internal effort? Here’s how to plan your workforce for seasonal or short-term projects.
1. Define Your Needs Quickly
Whether you need:
15 handlers for two weeks
40 packers for a month
or 20 warehouse workers for the winter season
It’s essential to clarify from the start:
What’s the exact project duration?
What level of skills or experience is needed?
When do they need to start?
Do you have the internal capacity for recruitment and admin?
If you don't know the answers to these questions, the solution is simple: outsource. externalizezi.
2. Staff Leasing: An Efficient, Legal Solution
Staff leasing is one of the most effective ways to temporarily expand your team. A specialized provider employs workers on your behalf and assigns them to you for the exact period you need them. You don’t handle contracts, payroll, or timesheets.
In Romania, this solution is fully legal, regulated by the Labor Code, and increasingly adopted by companies during peak seasons.
A study by Staffing Industry Analysts shows that businesses outsourcing temporary workforce management reduce seasonal project timelines by up to 30% and administrative costs by 25%.
3. Fast Access to Reliable Staff
Recruiting and onboarding 20–30 qualified workers can take weeks—often too late. With a specialized partner, you get immediate access to:
Pre-screened, verified workers,
Staff with experience in your industry,
Teams that can start the very next day.
And if someone isn’t the right fit, replacements are made quickly and hassle-free.
4. Zero Administrative Tasks
Contracts, payroll, time tracking, compliance, certificates, legislative updates, leave requests, daily communication—these can all be completely removed from your HR team’s workload.
A staff leasing provider handles:
Payroll and contributions,
Attendance and reporting,
Hiring and offboarding documentation,
Employee communication.
You simply receive a monthly report and one invoice. That’s it.
5. Stay Flexible and Adaptable
Markets shift, orders fluctuate, and you need to respond fast. That requires a flexible workforce—something permanent contracts can’t provide.
With staff leasing, you can:
Scale teams up or down quickly,
Replace workers without legal risk,
Run short-term projects without long-term commitments.
Perfect for peak periods like Black Friday, Christmas, Easter, summer in hospitality, or special events.
6. Protection from Legal and Fiscal Uncertainty
Romania’s economic climate is volatile. VAT and tax changes, frequent inspections—it’s a lot to manage if you handle temporary hiring internally. When you outsource, your partner takes on that responsibility.
A reputable staff leasing company also offers:
Cost-structure tax consultancy,
Legal solutions during audits or disputes,
Contractual protection against compliance risks.
7. Focus on What Really Matters
The biggest benefit? You free up your team’s time and energy. Instead of recruiting, signing papers, or tracking attendance, they can focus on delivery, sales, planning, and growth.
That means real productivity without compromises.
Why Partner with Smartemp?
Smartemp, with over 13 years of experience in personnel leasing, is your strategic ally in managing temporary workforce needs — especially during economically challenging times. We support over 54 companies and manage more than 2,200 employees each month.
By partnering with Smartemp, you’ll benefit from:
Fast, tailored recruitment – Access qualified, vetted workers ready to start immediately
Full administrative support – From payroll and time tracking to documentation and reporting, all automated and transparent
Expert salary negotiation and HR consulting – Our specialists handle direct communications with employees professionally and clearly
Contractual flexibility – Hire according to demand, without red tape
Optimized fiscal costs – Smartemp provides legal, efficient solutions to help you navigate the VAT increase
Request a personalized offer at office@smartemp.ro and get ready for your next project without stress.
Sources:
Boston Consulting Group – "The Future of Work in Europe"
Eurostat – Employment in temporary jobs
Staffing Industry Analysts – Global Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey
Read also:
https://smartemp.ro/en/2025/06/16/smartemp-costs-through-staff-leasing/
https://smartemp.ro/en/2025/06/13/outsourcing-recruitment-through-smartemp/