Staffing your company with the right employees is a complicated job. Of course, you have to hire qualified talent that fits within your company culture. Then once you find those gems, you want to retain them for the long haul. You also have to find the balance between overstaffing and understaffing your office. Finding this balance is tricky.
What Does Overstaffing Look Like?
Sometimes, overstaffing seems to come out of nowhere. A possible reason for overstaffing to occur is when things are going well in the company, and you have to make an increase of hires to meet demand. If the economic climate suddenly changes, you may find that you now have more employees than the work to support them.
The consequences of overstaffing can lead to a variety of problems in the office.
- High costs
- Lack of engagement
- Layoffs
Not only do these issues hinder the overall success of your company, but they can also affect the office morale, leading to employees looking for work at other companies.
What Does Understaffing Look Like?
On the other hand, after an economic slump, demand picks up again, but you don’t have the employees readily available to meet the increase of work.
The hardships of an understaffed office creates a different set of issues.
- Employee stress
- High turnover rates
- Low work quality
- Lack of business growth
As you can see, these problems can also contribute to an unhealthy and unsuccessful work environment.
The Balance is Difficult, But Not Impossible
While the balancing act of having just the right amount of employees is difficult, it’s not important, and you don’t have to be able to see into the future to figure it out.
Here are some ways to strike a balance between being overstaffed and understaffed.
- Use staffing software
- Partner with a staffing agency
- Encourage open communication
Find an Employee to Fit Your Needs
Whether you need to hire more workers or find more qualified talent, let the professionals at Expert Staffing help.