Why Arya Applicants on Demand is Ideal for Temporary Retail Staffing

Whether it’s the holiday shopping rush, the back-to-school scramble, or major sales events, retailers are all too familiar with the intense pressure of their busiest seasons. These are the times when a quick influx of additional staff is critical. But with high turnover, tight timelines, and the need for quick, quality hires, finding reliable temporary workers using traditional hiring methods just doesn’t cut it. 

Fortunately, a pay-for-performance solution like Applicants on DemandAoD streamlines the entire process by delivering AI-qualified applicants directly to your applicant tracking system (ATS). With zero upfront costs and predefined, pay-per-applicant pricing, this is the solution retailers have been waiting for. Let’s break it down. But first, a closer look at the challenges retailers face during peak seasons. 

The Seasonal Staffing Crunch in Retail: Why Retailers Need a Specialized Solution 

When retailers gear up for major sales events, their immediate priority is to staff up to handle increased foot traffic and sales volume. According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. retailers hired over 500,000 seasonal workers in 2023i to prepare for the holiday rush. However, despite the urgent need, filling these positions quickly and cost-effectively remains a persistent challenge. 

Key Pain Points in Temporary Retail Staffing 

Maintaining service quality and capitalizing on increased consumer spending during peak seasons is the name of the game in retail. However, rapidly scaling your workforce to meet the demand presents several obstacles: 

1. High Turnover: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that turnover in retail reached 60.5% in 2023ii​. Temporary retail positions often experience even higher turnover, leading to increased recruitment and training costs. 

1. The Need for Speed: The need to fill positions rapidly can be a double-edged sword for retailers. Delays in hiring can lead to understaffed stores, longer wait times for customers, and missed revenue opportunities. Yet, hasty hiring decisions can also compromise candidate quality.  

1. Budget Constraints: Traditional recruitment methods can be costly, with expenses related to advertising, agency fees, and overtime for existing staff. 

Arya Applicants on Demand: A Tailored Solution 

The fluctuating demands of the retail sector require a hiring approach that’s both agile and scalable. Applicants on Demand addresses these challenges by leveraging advanced AI to automate high-volume sourcing and engagement. It also eliminates the guesswork regarding costs and applicant quality. 

Key Features and Benefits: 

• AI-Enhanced Speed and Precision: Utilizing advanced AI-assisted search and match, Arya sources, qualifies, engages, and nurtures candidates through application completion, saving your team an average of 25 to 30 hours monthly.  

• Cost-Effective, Predictable Pricing: With fixed, pay-per-applicant pricing, Arya helps maintain total control over your budget, potentially saving up to 30% per completed applicant in external sourcing costs.  

• Scalability During Peak Seasons: Arya enables you to scale recruiting efforts during peak seasons or pause sourcing when hiring slows down, with no added costs or the need for additional resources.  

• Improved Applicant Quality: By delivering an AI-qualified list of applicants who have already expressed interest in joining your organization, Arya reduces the time spent sifting through unqualified applications, allowing more time to interview and hire the best talent. 

Why Arya Applicants on Demand is a Game-Changer Compared to Traditional Temp Agencies 

Traditional temp staffing agencies often rely on manual, time-consuming processes. This can mean slower hiring, unpredictable costs, and inconsistent candidate quality – exactly the kind of headaches retailers don’t need during busy seasons.  

Applicants on Demand takes a different approach by leveraging AI to find applicants who are a better fit from the start. This not only speeds up the hiring process but also helps ensure those hires stick around longer. Instead of scrambling to replace staff halfway through the season, retailers get reliable team members who can hit the ground running. 

By delivering high-quality, well-matched candidates faster, Applicants on Demand also makes onboarding smoother and keeps turnover low, helping retailers stay fully staffed when it matters most.  

The ROI of Using Applicants on Demand in Retail Staffing 

Elevated Customer Experience: Staffing challenges aren’t just an operational headache; they directly affect customer satisfaction and sales. A fully staffed store can offer better service, shorter wait times, and an overall enhanced shopping experience. Research shows that having the right staffing levels can increase sales by up to 20%iii during peak seasons​.  

Streamlining Costs and Time-to-Hire: AoD streamlines the entire hiring journey, from sourcing and screening, to qualifying and nurturing, helping retailers achieve their staffing goals affordably and efficiently. This reduces time-to-hire, decreases the need for ongoing recruitment, and translates into significant savings in costs and time spent sourcing.  

An Effortless, Flexible Seasonal Hiring Solution 

AoD is the ultimate flexible hiring solution for retailers looking to fill roles quickly. Because it works as a stand-alone service or can be seamlessly integrated into your ATS/CRM, you can capitalize on the benefits of Applicants on Demand whether it’s the beginning, middle or end of peak hiring season. And with flexible contract options tailored to fit both short-term and long-term needs, retailers can start hiring quickly and hit the ground running when they decide the time is right.  

The Smarter Way to Staff Up for Seasonal Success 

As retail continues to evolve, the ability to quickly and efficiently hire temporary staff is becoming more important than ever. Applicants on Demand provides retailers with the tools they need to ensure their teams are fully staffed with the right talent at the right time. By leveraging advanced AI to enhance speed, precision, and scalability, Applicants on Demand helps retailers optimize their hiring process, ultimately leading to happy, satisfied customers and increased revenue.  

To learn more about how Arya’s Applicants on Demand service can transform your seasonal hiring, book a free consultation today and discover the benefits for yourself!