How MEA’s Flexible HR Outsourcing Allows Adams Rental to Focus On, Rather than In the Business
Client Snapshot
Adams Rental
Adams Rental, a premier event rental company with locations in Hamilton and Flemington, New Jersey, specializes in providing high-quality party and event rentals throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Their offerings include tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, staging, flooring, lighting, drapes, and dance floors. With a fluctuating workforce of approximately 25 to 45 employees due to the seasonal nature of their business, Adams Rental needed a flexible HR solution that would allow their leadership team to focus on business growth rather than HR management.
The Challenge
Managing Seasonal Workforce Changes While Ensuring Compliance
Adams Rental, a premier event rental company with locations in Hamilton and Flemington, New Jersey, specializes in providing high-quality party and event rentals. Their offerings include tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, staging, flooring, lighting, drapes, and dance floors. With a fluctuating workforce of approximately 25 to 45 employees due to the seasonal nature of their business, Adams Rental needed a flexible HR solution that would allow their leadership team to focus on business growth rather than HR management.
The Solution
MEA's Fractional HR Outsourcing
MidAtlantic Employers Association (MEA) proved to be an ideal partner for Adams Rental, offering a dedicated HR Consultant backed by a team of experts in employment law, training and development, coaching, talent acquisition, and more. MEA provides Adams with a scalable HR outsourcing solution, ensuring the right level of service at the right time. Key aspects of the solution included:
Dedicated HR Consultant
A single point of contact to handle HR matters efficiently.
Legal Compliance & Expertise
Access to specialized knowledge in employment law and HR best practices.
Flexible Support Model
The ability to scale services up or down based on seasonal workforce needs.
Employee Handbook Translation
Utilizing MEA’s network of trusted partners, Adams was able to translate their employee handbook cost-effectively ensuring accessibility by all employees.
The Results
Streamlined HR Operations & Improved Employee Communication
Through its partnership with MEA, Adams Rental has benefited in multiple ways, including:
Improved HR Efficiency
The leadership team has more time to focus on business strategy, with HR functions effectively managed by MEA.
Enhanced Employee Communication
With a translated employee handbook, employees where English is a second language, have a better understanding of company policies and expectations.
Stronger Compliance & Risk Mitigation
MEA’s expertise ensures Adams remains compliant with labor laws and regulations.
Digitized HR Records
Transitioned from paper files to electronic records for better efficiency and accessibility.
Interview & Hiring Enhancements
Implemented a structured process for conducting interviews and created formal offer letters aligned with standard recommendations.
Management Training
Provided training on interviewing skills, performance management, and fundamental leadership practices.
HR Policy Development
Created Adams Rental’s first official employee handbook and several HR-related policies.
Onboarding & Safety Improvements
Developed welcome and safety presentations to better acclimate new hires.
Performance Management
Established a semi-annual review process to provide employees with structured performance feedback and development goals.
Day-to-Day HR Support
Managed ongoing HR tasks, allowing Adams’ leadership to focus on core business operations.
The Impact
A Scalable HR Solution Enabling Business Growth
By leveraging MEA’s fractional HR outsourcing services, Adams Rental has been able to streamline its HR functions, reduce administrative burdens, and create a more inclusive and compliant workplace. The partnership continues to provide value by adapting to Adams’ evolving needs, allowing them to focus on delivering their trademark Excellence in Event Execution to their clients.
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