Case study: 120 employees in 21 days under temporary employment model – efficient execution of seasonal harvests in the horticultural industry.
A client from the horticultural industry, specializing in plant cultivation and harvesting, faced a challenge related to an intensive, short seasonal harvest period. Timeliness of work was crucial – delays threatened quality and financial losses. The client decided to use temporary employment.
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Recruitment of temporary workers for the horticultural industry
The existing model of acquiring workers did not provide a sufficient workforce, and high turnover and absenteeism made harvest planning difficult. The client needed support from an experienced partner who could organize a stable team in a short time and take over full HR management of workers for the harvest period.
Basic Data
Industry: horticultural
Location: Northern Poland
Scope of cooperation: recruitment and employment of temporary workers
Implementation time: 21 days
Number of employees: 120
Executed by:
Key Challenges
- rapid securing of a large number of workers for a short harvest period
- maintaining continuity and pace of seasonal work
- reducing turnover and absenteeism among workers
- full legality of employment, including foreign workers
- relieving the owner and management staff of administrative duties
Our solution – support in the temporary employment model in the horticultural industry
We took over comprehensive organization of temporary worker employment for harvests. We were responsible for recruitment, employment legalization, HR and payroll services, and ongoing support during the season.
Our actions allowed the client to focus on harvest execution, without the risk of staff shortages and formal problems.
Implementation Stages
Harvest season planning
During the preparation stage, we determined staffing needs, work schedule, and requirements regarding worker availability. The employment model was adapted to weather conditions and varying harvest intensity.
Worker recruitment
We conducted an intensive recruitment campaign, acquiring workers ready for physical work in the field. We also secured staffing reserves, enabling quick team supplementation in case of absences.
Formal and HR services
We took over all formalities: contracts, medical examinations, health and safety training, working time records, payrolls, and legalization of foreign workers’ employment in accordance with applicable regulations.
Ongoing support during harvests
The Pracowici Coordinator remained in constant contact with the Client, responding to schedule changes, weather conditions, and demand for additional workers. We ensured efficient communication with the seasonal team.
Results
- timely execution of seasonal harvests without downtime
- ensuring a stable team of 120 workers
- reduction of turnover and absenteeism during the critical harvest period
- full relief of the client from HR and administrative duties
- flexible work model adapted to the specifics of the horticultural industry
- 100% compliance with labor law regulations and temporary employment regulations
What did the Client say?
“The harvest season is the most intensive period of the year for us. Thanks to cooperation with Pracowici, we had the appropriate number of workers ensured throughout the entire harvest period. The agency took over all formalities, and we could focus on the quality and timeliness of work.”
Do you need temporary worker support?
Partner with a company that will:
- will take over the entire process – from recruitment to logistics
- guarantee compliance with regulations and transparent conditions
- provide a team ready to work in record time
Contact us: biuro@bisar.pl
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