When an employee goes on maternity leave, there is often a gap in the organization. Tasks don’t go away – and without a solution, it can put pressure on the rest of the team.
A maternity cover makes it possible to keep operations stable while the employee is on maternity leave. At Jysk Vikarservice, we help companies find the right maternity cover so that tasks, customers and projects continue without interruption.
We’ll match your needs with a candidate who can quickly settle into the role and contribute to the business.
Why companies choose a maternity cover
Fast recruitment
When an employee goes on maternity leave, time can be tight.
We help companies quickly find a qualified maternity cover so tasks and projects continue without interruption.
Competencies that match the position
A maternity cover must be able to fit into the role from the start.
We match your needs with candidates who have experience in the relevant function.
Flexible solution for businesses
A maternity cover allows you to cover an important function for a limited period of time – without a permanent position.
What is a maternity cover?
A maternity cover is a temporary employee hired to cover a position while a permanent employee is on maternity leave.
The position is typically fixed-term and often lasts between 6 and 12 months, depending on the length of the maternity period.
Maternity cover is available in many roles, including:
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Administration and office
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HR and payroll
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Accounting and bookkeeping
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Customer service
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Marketing and communication
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Production and operations
For many companies, a maternity cover is the most effective solution because it ensures continuity without a permanent position.
Benefits of using a maternity cover
A maternity cover can bring stability to your organization during a period of change.
Benefits of a maternity cover can be:
Continuity of work
Tasks and projects continue without interruption.
Flexible employment
The position is temporary and adapted to the maternity period.
New skills in the organization
A maternity cover can bring new experience and perspective to the company.
Opportunity for permanent employment
In some cases, a maternity cover develops into a permanent position.
When does it make sense to hire a maternity cover?
When an employee goes on maternity leave, companies are typically faced with three options:
- Distribute tasks internally
- Stop or scale down projects
- Hiring a maternity cover
In practice, many companies choose a maternity cover because it:
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Reduce strain on existing employees
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Ensure tasks are completed as planned
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Maintain service levels to customers
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Creates calm in the organization
Maternity cover is therefore a common solution in both small and large companies.
How we find the right maternity cover
Finding a maternity cover isn’t just about skills – it’s also about culture and collaboration.
Our process typically consists of:
- Needs assessment
We review tasks, competencies and collaboration interfaces. - Search candidate networks
We find candidates with relevant experience. - Screening and interview
We assess skills, experience and match. - Presentation of candidates
You will be presented with relevant profiles. - Start in maternity cover
The selected candidate will start in the role.
This process ensures that you get a maternity replacement who can quickly integrate into your organization.
Maternity temps for many functions
We help companies with maternity cover in several areas:
Administration and office
Office assistants, administrative staff and HR profiles.
Accounting and finance
Bookkeepers, accounting assistants and controllers.
Customer service and sales
Employees for customer contact, support and sales functions.
Marketing and communication
Marketing coordinators, content specialists and communication professionals.
Whatever function is missing, we’ll find a candidate with relevant experience.
Maternity cover – a flexible solution for businesses
A maternity cover is an effective solution when a key employee is temporarily away from the workplace.
Instead of overloading the organization, a maternity cover can ensure:
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stable operation
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continued customer service
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Progress in projects
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Calmness in the employee group
That’s why many companies choose to plan their maternity cover well in advance.
Need a maternity cover?
Are you facing an upcoming maternity leave in your company?
The earlier the process starts, the better the chance of finding the right maternity cover.
Contact us for a no-obligation discussion about your needs and we will help you find a qualified maternity cover for your company.