As summer approaches, businesses across Kansas City face a familiar challenge: how to stay fully staffed, productive and flexible during a season marked by vacations, increased workloads and shifting priorities. Whether you’re planning for peak projects, covering an extended leave, or bridging a gap during a system upgrade, temporary staffing can offer a powerful solution.
At Morgan Hunter, we help businesses solve these challenges every day. With decades of experience in recruiting and a deep understanding of contract staffing, we know how to match the right talent to the right role—fast. Our goal is to make temporary staffing seamless, strategic and successful for every client we serve.
Why Temporary Staffing Makes Business Sense
Gone are the days when temporary staffing was seen as a last resort. Today, it’s a proactive strategy that gives businesses the flexibility to manage change, stay competitive and maintain momentum—without the long-term commitment or cost of permanent hiring.
Whether your company is navigating a staffing shortage, prepping for a seasonal spike or simply needs a fresh set of hands for a new project, contract workers provide reliable support exactly when—and where—you need it most.
Real Roles, Real Impact: What We Help Fill
At Morgan Hunter, we don’t try to be everything to everyone. Instead, we focus on placing skilled professionals in roles where we know they’ll thrive—and where they’ll make a meaningful difference. Common contract placements include:
- Contract Recruiters – Experienced recruiters can step in quickly to help with a sudden hiring surge or provide FMLA coverage for your internal team.
- HR Generalists – Whether you’re implementing a new HRIS, managing benefits enrollment, or juggling leave administration, contract HR support can keep your team on track.
- Front Desk Receptionists – From one-day needs to long-term support, we provide reliable professionals who represent your business well.
- Administrative Support – Whether you need extra help organizing projects, managing communication or supporting your team, we can deliver top-tier administrative talent.
- Customer Service Representatives – Ideal for handling seasonal increases in inquiries or providing backup when your core team is stretched thin.
- Accounting Clerks – We frequently place professionals who specialize in accounts receivable and payable, helping maintain continuity during vacations, transitions or peak periods.
These roles are essential to the day-to-day functioning of many organizations—and when they’re left vacant, even temporarily, the impact can ripple across departments. Our contract staffing solutions help you avoid disruption, reduce stress on your team, and keep your operations running smoothly.
The Benefits of Temporary Staffing
Cost-Effective Talent
Hiring permanent employees comes with long-term financial commitments—salary, benefits, onboarding and training. With temporary staffing, you pay only for what you need, when you need it. It’s a flexible, budget-friendly solution that allows you to stay agile without compromising quality.
Speed to Hire
Permanent hiring can take weeks, even months. But when you’re facing a vacancy that needs to be filled tomorrow, you don’t have time to wait. Our recruiters work from an established network of pre-vetted professionals, meaning we can often present qualified candidates within days.
Try Before You Buy
Many of our clients use temporary placements as a trial run for future permanent employees. It’s a low-risk way to evaluate a candidate’s fit before making a longer-term commitment—and it often leads to better outcomes for both employers and employees.
Business Continuity
Unexpected absences, sudden projects or organizational changes shouldn’t bring your workflow to a halt. Temporary staffing helps you maintain momentum during transitions, providing peace of mind and operational consistency.
How to Prepare for Temporary Staffing Success
Plan Ahead: The sooner you anticipate your staffing needs, the better. Summer can present unique challenges—from vacation coverage to FMLA leaves to seasonal business spikes. Planning early ensures you have access to the best available talent, not just what’s left.
Define the Role Clearly: Be specific about what you need from a contract worker—job duties, duration, required experience and expectations. A clear job description leads to better matches and faster placements.
Streamline Onboarding: Temporary workers often have to hit the ground running. A simple but structured onboarding process—sharing key contacts, clear priorities and tools they need to succeed—goes a long way in ensuring productivity from day one.
Create an Inclusive Culture: Contract workers may only be with you for a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean they should feel like outsiders. Including them in meetings, celebrating their contributions, and recognizing their work fosters a positive environment—and can improve both performance and retention.
Why Companies Choose Morgan Hunter
We Know Kansas City
As a locally based firm with a national reach, we understand the regional talent landscape. Our recruiters live and work here, which means we’re tapped into the local job market in a way that national firms simply aren’t.
We’re Fast and Focused
Our clients value our ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality. We’ve built strong relationships with talented professionals who trust us, which means we can fill roles quickly—and confidently.
We Build Relationships
At Morgan Hunter, we believe staffing is personal. That’s why we take the time to understand your company, your goals and your team dynamics before we start the search. We’re not just here to fill a seat—we’re here to find the right person for the job, every time.
We Adapt to Your Needs
Whether you need someone for one day, six weeks or six months, we can tailor a solution that fits your timeline and budget. We’re here to help you stay agile, competitive and well-resourced—no matter what’s ahead.
Let’s Tackle Summer Staffing—Together
Temporary staffing is more than a quick fix. It’s a smart, strategic way to maintain momentum, protect your team and meet your business goals—even in times of uncertainty.
As summer approaches, let’s make sure your team is fully supported and ready to perform. Whether you’re covering leave, managing a seasonal surge or tackling a new initiative, Morgan Hunter is here to help with contract staffing solutions that are fast, flexible and tailored to you.
Get in touch today to learn more about how we can support your team through contract staffing—and beyond.