For a business to function correctly, it needs to have employees keeping things ticking. There are many staffing issues that most businesses face from time to time though. These need to be recognized and taken into consideration when you’re making long-term plans for your business.
Guidelines
Discipline is a big issue in the workplace, and if you’re not careful to enforce the guidelines for the office, you could face difficulties. These guidelines should outline things such as how employees are expected to behave in the office and what the dress code is. If people are flouting these rules, you should hold a meeting and get to the bottom of the problem. You can compromise to find the solution that is best for the business and for the employees. Restrictive guidelines can be pretty unhelpful, but some degree of order is necessary for the business to function. You should then make it clear that employees that continually ignore the rules will face disciplinary action.
The Law
Hiring people means having to think about employment law. This is something that starts from the moment that you draw up the employment contract. And it carries on until they leave the business. You have to follow all the applicable laws with regards to work hours, wages, sick pay and paid leave. There is also health and safety guidelines that apply to some businesses in certain sectors. If you breach any of the laws relating to employment, you could find that the employee takes legal action. This will usually lead to a tribunal hearing at which both sides will present evidence to a civil judge. If the judges finds in favor of the employee, you could be left with a hefty compensation bill.
Staffing Shortages
When your business goes through a busy patch, it should be seen as a positive thing. It means your business is doing well, and people are interesting in what you have to offer. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t problems brought about by success too. If you aren’t prepared for an increase in activity, you might find that your business can’t cope with the demand. And no business owner wants to be turning down customers because of staffing shortages. Make sure you are in contact with a staffing agency, such as Goldmills, so that you can deal with these kinds of situations.
Lateness + Absence
Employees failing to turn up for work is obviously not something you want to have to deal with. But it is one of those things that happens, so you have to have a plan of action in place to deal with this eventuality. If you ask me, it’s best to make the rules clear with regards to lateness. And if someone is late repeatedly, give them a chance to explain themselves before taking any action. The same kind of approach should be applied to employee absences. There is usually a perfectly reasonable explanation, so don’t jump to any hasty conclusions before you know all the facts.
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