Headcount and period
Separate recurring demand from peak orders. Provide the start date, planned end date and the number of people needed at the same time per shift.
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Prepare a staffing enquiry: a business checklist
A complete enquiry lists tasks, workplace, people per shift, dates and required skills. Use this checklist to collect information internally and identify outstanding questions before the first conversation.
Tasks instead of general labels
Describe what a person will actually do, such as picking goods or operating a particular machine. Add required qualifications and language skills.
Workplace organisation
Name the contact person, shift times, induction and required protective equipment. State whether accommodation or transport should be discussed.
Check demand per shift
Record each shift separately: task — people — hours — qualification — contact. Do not confuse headcounts across shifts with the number of people needed simultaneously. Mark replacement needs and quantities still to be determined.
A template for your enquiry
Task: __. Workplace: __. People per shift: __. Shift hours: __. Start and duration: __. Required skills: __. Induction provided by: __. Travel or accommodation to discuss: __. Contact: __. Transfer this information to the enquiry form.
Template: your staffing enquiry
Fill in the fields and copy your notes. Nothing is sent or stored by this worksheet.
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Record one shift completely
| Field | Example input |
|---|---|
| Task | Dispatch packing, no forklift work |
| Headcount | Four people needed simultaneously |
| Hours | Early shift; specify start and end in your enquiry |
| Skills | Define packing rules and required language |
| Preparation | Identify induction, equipment and a contact |