How do you avoid potential friction between your permanent employees and your temporary staff? Some permanent staff might resist treating temps as part of the team, regarding them as just passing through. Temps, in turn, may feel invisible and frustrated with the lack of cooperation from fellow employees when they're trying to do a good job.
These relationships are just as important as those among permanent employees. Here are some suggestions:
Involve temporary staffers in training or education geared toward improving interpersonal relationships.
Set an example by showing temporary workers respect. Learn their names, converse with them about their lives and treat them with the same respect as any permanent employee.
Take opportunities to demonstrate temps' value and contributions to the organization. Ask their opinions, involve them in meetings, reward their work.
Show that temporary employees are an important part of the work team. Whenever possible, include them in all team activities with permanent employees.