If you rent canoes, hand out floatation key rings with your logo and phone number printed on them. College campuses and local high schools - Work with the career placement offices to post your openings and promote the benefits of your organization. Get their attention with a gift for applying - a small bottle of suntan lotion or a pair of inexpensive sun glasses. Don't overlook mature workers - Your business may benefit greatly from a reliable, loyal, and experienced worker. Now that you have invested time and money in finding the right employees, make sure you keep them.
Incentive programs are crucial to keeping staff through the entire season.
For higher level positions, consider offering signing bonuses. Incentive programs and bonuses can seem expensive for seasonal workers. However, they are often more cost effective than the recruiting and training expenses you will incur in a high turnover environment.