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3 Ways to Handle Staffing Challenges

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:17:48 +0000

In the current environment, staffing is a big concern for business owners. Here are three ways to handle staffing concerns:

1. Hire New Employees.

Almost every business owner is short-staffed and fighting to hire quality personnel to help grow and maintain their business this year. Here are a few tips that can help you in your search:

The best candidate is a referral from an existing employee. Make sure you offer a referral bonus to your employees and incentivize them to do the recruiting for you. They will be motivated financially as well as want to bring on the right person for your workplace

6 Strategies To Help With 2021’s Unique Business Challenges

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:08:34 +0000

The US economy has improved significantly, but now many business owners are facing more unique challenges. The 2 biggest concerns we hear on a daily basis are the difficulty in finding staff and the challenge in getting material/supplies. There are a few strategies that may be helpful in tackling each of these challenges.

Staffing:

Consider looking for part-time help versus just trying to fill a full-time/salaried position. Many older skilled workers prefer working 10-20 hours a week. One of our clients in the trucking industry was able to hire 2 part-time drivers and set their schedule to equal almost a full-time driver.
Beyond posting jobs on Indeed or other job sites, a local vocational school that has graduates looking for work may be able to fill a position quickly.
Can any portion of your business benefit from automation? Even a simple voicemail system can eliminate time your staff gets tied up by answering/transferring calls.
Evaluate every aspect of your business to see where time is wasted. Can you outsource any portion of your business that consumes you/your employees time?

Supply Chain:

Ways to Build a Better Team for the Future

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:00:18 +0000

There is little doubt that the road ahead may be a bit rocky post-COVID-19. The world has changed, and businesses of all kinds will have to adapt. Change may be the constant, at least for the immediate future, and it will impact company policies, staffing needs, scheduling, marketing, purchasing and production decisions, as well as profitability. As challenging as the new rules and requirements might be, there will also be new opportunities ahead, in terms of growth and development, according to thought leaders in all fields.