Whether you’re a large retail store manager looking for extra help stocking shelves or a boutique store owner in need of a last-minute worker to cover a shift, GigSmart can connect you with qualified workers to meet your business demands. As a GigSmart user, you have access to hundreds of thousands of workers who are ready to help at a moment’s notice.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create a free Shift Gig. Your post on our platform will connect you with qualified individuals who can complete one or more grocery store tasks as needed. Lastly, we’ll tell you how to manage workers once you’ve hired them.
What is GigSmart?
If you’re new to GigSmart, hello! GigSmart is a hiring platform that instantly matches businesses that are hiring with individuals looking for work. With thousands of qualified retail workers already on our Get Workers platform, you are just a few, easy steps away from finding and hiring temporary workers.
We’re a little biased, but we think GigSmart is the best way to find temporary labor to work retail gigs. Here’s why:
- You’re in charge. You set the pay rate for your workers, decide the number of people you need, and the date and time you need them.
- Before you hire, you can make sure applicants possess any necessary training or certifications.
- We can help you find workers right when you need them. You can schedule shifts up to 30 days in advance, or you can source ASAP workers if you need help immediately.
- You can add worker background or motor vehicle records (MVR) checks as a prerequisite to your application.
- Every worker you hire is protected by Occupational Accident Insurance (OAI) at no cost to you.
- Our sourcing low fees help you save money compared to other temporary hiring agencies or staffing platforms.
Create Your Get Workers Account
If you haven’t already, you can create a free Get Workers hiring account by visiting getworkers.gigsmart.com or downloading our mobile apps for iOS or Android phones and following the registration prompts.
Next, you’ll need to create a free Shift Gig post to source workers for your retail position(s). To get started, tap the “Create Shift Gig” button.
When creating a new Shift Gig, you will be prompted to select a Position and any relevant Qualifications for the Shift. This will more accurately match you with qualified candidates that have the right experience and qualifications aligned to your specific needs. Some positions include: “Retail Salesperson,” “Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers,” “Stocker,” “Cashier,“ “Clerk,” “Laborer,” “Stock Clerk,” “Brand Ambassador,” and more.
GigSmart is here to find you the retail workers, sales staff, or cashiers you need. If you have a job that calls for background or motor vehicle records (MVR) checked workers, you can add those as Add-Ons to your Shift.
Complete all of the prompts to fill in the details of your Shift. The more specific you can be, the better. Everything you provide will be exactly what is shown to workers, which helps them determine whether or not they are qualified to work your Shift.
Wait For Applicants
You have full control over your experience on the platform. Set the pay rates, handpick your workers, or let our cutting-edge hiring technology do the hard work for you You will be notified as soon as qualified workers apply. You can review their profiles and even use in-app messaging to confirm they meet your expectations.
Shelf it, Sell it
Once the date of the Shift arrives, you can use the Get Workers platform to manage each temporary worker you hire. You’ll want to start their Gig Clock when they arrive at your job site. They can pause their clock at any time should they need to take a break for lunch or to rest. Once the job is completed, you’ll end their Gig Clock, which will take you to a Shift Gig Summary screen. Here you can review all of the details of your Shift. If they did a great job, you can even add additional payment in the form of a tip and Favorite them in order to easily hire them again in the future.
Lastly, we’ll ask you to provide a worker rating (from 1-5 stars), and we’ll give you the option to leave additional comments about the worker that will be visible to the GigSmart community. To keep it fair, we’ll also ask each worker you hire to leave you a rating and review as well. These community ratings and reviews help people find the best worker or requester for future Shifts.
Now that you’re familiar with the easiest way to find and hire retail workers, are you ready to get started? You can create your free Get Workers account now. GigSmart makes it easy to find, hire, and manage workers for all your store’s needs.