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Training Your Holiday Crew

BY Kathy Fediw , LEED AP ID+C, CLP, CLT

Seasonal holiday employees need to be trained on the various aspects of date as possible, preferably the day before. As
holiday decorating in order to do their job well, efficiently and safely. But the season progresses, ask any newly hired
most companies have very little time or resources available for part-time and staff to come in early so they can receive
temporary employees and are usually pressed for time. Here are some tips some training before they start their day with
for making the most of your holiday training program: a crew, or have them come in the day before
1. Conduct your training as close to the start of the decorating season as for training if that will work better for you.

possible for anyone currently on your staff who will be helping with holiday
decorating. Training is most effective when the skills and information can 2. Keep training sessions fast-paced, quick
be put to use right away. Training a month in advance is not an effective use and concise. Younger employees in their
of your time and resources. 20’s and early 30’s are used to a fast-paced
For seasonal employees, conduct your training session as close to their start lifestyle and will quickly become bored if your

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