tempstaff

noun
UK /ˈtempstɑːf/
US /ˈtempstæf/

Tempstaff are workers who come to a company for a short time to help out.

The office hired tempstaff to answer phones during the busy holiday season.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A company or agency that supplies temporary workers to businesses.

She registered with a tempstaff agency to find short office jobs.

3. The group of temporary employees working at a particular place at one time.

The tempstaff at the warehouse doubled during the sale week.

4. To fill a workplace with temporary workers instead of permanent employees.

The factory decided to tempstaff the night shift during peak production.