It’s almost July – which means it’s the midway point of 2015. This time of the year is always good to take a step back and assess where you are in terms of meeting your goals – and that includes your staffing plan. How do you go about giving your plan a mid-point check-up? Here’s a look:
Review your staffing plan.
Start by reviewing your staffing plan and objectives, which should have details surrounding your staffing requirements and goals. If you do have gaps currently, evaluate how likely they are to impact your business and develop solutions for overcoming them.
Evaluate your current staff.
Before you make the move and hire someone new, evaluate your current staff. Someone on your team already may have a skill set you need that’s not being used or is under-utilized. Rather than hiring a new employee, expanding their position or promoting them may be your answer.
Review progress.
When it comes to reviewing progress, you need to look at the facts. What were your staffing and hiring goals for 2015 – and are you making progress toward accomplishing those goals? Have your staffing needs changed since you developed the plan? How so – and how can you change course so you can end the year successfully?
Anticipate future needs.
It’s your job to anticipate change and how it will impact your hiring efforts for the rest of the year. Doing so will help you plan your staffing needs as far in advance as possible. Consider whether you want to recruit and hire an individual immediately to help out with a busy workload, or whether you’d be better off training an existing employee to do a new role.
Expect the unexpected.
In business, the unexpected happens all the time. Whether your best employee just quit, demand suddenly skyrockets, or you lose a big client, these events can you leave scrambling. To manage them as well as possible, you need to have a flexible workforce in place. One way to do that is through the help of a reputable staffing agency. They can give you fast access to the skilled professionals you need – where and when you need them – all without increasing your overhead.
If you’re interested in learning more about how a staffing agency can help your company achieve its staffing goals in 2015, call Morgan Hunter. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Kansas City, we pride ourselves on the service we provide for our clients. Our approach to strategic staffing is distinctive and very successful, delivering optimum results to our partners. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.