Friday, June 13 2025
Summer brings more than just sunshine. It brings pressure. For operators across stadiums, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and hospitality venues, the season marks a sharp uptick in demand… just as key staff members start submitting PTO requests.
The result? A perfect storm of increased volume and decreased availability.
Whether it’s coordinating hundreds of meals during a sold-out stadium event or ensuring consistent service in a long-term care facility while your lead dietary aide is on vacation, summer forces many operators to reassess their staffing strategy.
Why Summer Staffing Breaks Down
So why is this season especially challenging? First, you’re contending with overlapping time-off requests. Many employees plan summer travel months in advance, and it’s not unusual for multiple team members to be away at the same time. Layer that with an influx of large-scale events, high-traffic weekends, and seasonal programming, and you’re left trying to maintain your usual service standards with fewer hands-on deck.
In fast-paced environments, especially in stadiums, banquet halls, or facilities with scheduled mealtimes, those gaps show up fast. Prep slows down. Service times stretch. Team morale can take a hit. Even small delays can snowball into major disruptions when expectations are high.
What Roles Are Most Affected?
The roles most impacted during the summer tend to be the ones that operate behind the scenes or under pressure. That includes concessions and banquet staff at event venues, utility workers and cooks in healthcare food service, and support roles in senior living communities where reliability and consistency are everything.
Because these positions are often high-touch and high-volume, they’re not always easy to cover last minute. Every shift requires someone who understands both the pace and professionalism the job demands.
How Temporary Staffing Solves the Problem
Temporary staffing is not just a reactionary fix. It is a way to keep operations running smoothly, even when your core team is unavailable. The right staffing partner gives you flexibility without sacrificing quality. You get trained professionals who can step in, follow protocols, and meet expectations from day one.
This support comes when and where you need it, with no long-term pressure to commit beyond the scope of the assignment. Your full-time staff get the time off they deserve, and your service stays on track.
Looking Ahead
As summer ramps up, the most successful operations will be the ones that plan for disruption before it happens. That means understanding your pinch points, knowing your team’s time-off schedules, and having a reliable backup strategy ready to go.
When the volume spikes, your service can’t afford to slow down.
