The top challenge for 22% of small businesses is employee recruitment and retention. It can be difficult and costly to find the perfect fit for your business; even once you find new hires, training them takes time. That’s why it’s crucial to do everything you can to retain your talented workers. Effective staff management is especially important for service industry businesses with variable demand like restaurants, dog groomers, or florists. Dealing with long lines, irate customers, or unfinished tasks due to limited staffing is mentally taxing. And, being consistently short-staffed may signa ..read more

Staffing is probably the most important and challenging part of the hospitality industry. Skilled and motivated staff members are the main driver for memorable guest experiences that lead to repeat business and positive reviews.  All restaurants, hotels, resorts, and event venues need to recruit top local talent. And staff scheduling is becoming a major influence on their success in attracting the best workers. When staff is happy with the way schedules are made and communicated, they are more likely to remain loyal to their employer. A stable workforce can easily be trained to become ski ..read more

Rounding up reliable folks who can commit to volunteering regularly is a bit like searching for unicorns – they’re out there, but not always easy to find! If you are a volunteer coordinator for a nonprofit, you are probably always trying to find creative ways to recruit volunteers. Here’s three worthwhile channels you maybe haven’t added to your core strategy. LinkedIn Unlock the potential of LinkedIn for your volunteer recruitment strategy. Beyond task completion, tap into the expertise of seasoned professionals willing to share knowledge and mentor. Ideal for educational or career-focused or ..read more

If your organization frequently hires temporary staff to keep up with client demands or seasonal fluctuations, a standardized onboarding process is key for efficiency and consistency, especially given the high turnover rate common in such scenarios. For projects with tight deadlines and a need for swift integration of temporary staff, it’s best to set up a standardised process in your onboarding software. A repeatable onboarding process ensures new hires can quickly get up to speed, optimizing project timelines. Onboarding temporary staff should focus on swiftly integrating them into their rol ..read more

Service dispatch software helps businesses manage their operations with tasks such as scheduling appointments, dispatching technicians, and managing internal communications. Service dispatch software can be used by businesses of all sizes, in a variety of industries: Healthcare companies schedule telemedicine or on-site care appointments to patients. Technology companies provide remote or on-site support for their products and services. Real estate and insurance companies schedule their staff for consultations and field inspections. Security companies dispatch personnel for on-site surveillan ..read more

Delegation skills are a core requirement for all managers, yet many team leaders still find it challenging to assign tasks to their team members effectively. Some aim for perfection and think they’re the only ones who can do the job, while others are swamped with work and are too busy to delegate. This path can lead to overwhelming tasks and eventual burnout. Poor delegation also results in low team morale, as members may feel undervalued and untrusted. It’s painful to see crucial tasks handled by unqualified individuals or tasks piling up behind one overloaded person. Delegating poorly is ju ..read more

Are you thinking of becoming a volunteer? Great idea! Here is a comprehensive guide about different kinds of volunteering and how to be a volunteer. We’ll cover your questions and help you get the journey started! No matter if you want to become a professional activist or you just have some extra hours to fill. In this article, you will learn how to be a great volunteer in your immediate community and beyond. What is a volunteer? Why being a volunteer really rocks? What kind of volunteer are you? Finding the right place to volunteer Preparing yourself for volunteering Going the extra mile Sh ..read more

The secret of a successful political campaign is usually a tight collaboration between the core team and the wider network of volunteers. The core team usually consists of a small group of key advisors and strategists, who are responsible for making key decisions and setting the overall direction of the campaign. They are also likely to develop and implement the campaign message and fundraising strategy. The support network, on the other hand, is made up of a larger group of supporters who play a crucial role in helping the campaign succeed. This may include grassroots volunteers who help with ..read more

Many nonprofits rely on committees to help out with specific projects and events. Whether it’s for a fundraising gala or a music festival, committee chairs help organize volunteers and delegate tasks to make sure everything gets done in time.  This can often be a lot of work. Having committee co-chairs, however, can spread responsibilities around and improve teamwork in your leadership team.  Here’s why a co-chair model works well for some organizations, plus how you can adopt that model for yours. The Benefits of Having Collaborative Leadership It can be difficult for one person to ..read more

Employee self-scheduling can be a blessing for teams who need to service a hectic calendar. Or if you just need to be flexible with lots of last minute changes. Shift sign-up software is a great solution to this problem – it lets the employees figure out who works when. They get your schedules done without the daily effort of creating and editing the calendar for the whole team! What is the best app for picking up shifts? Here are four free self-signup apps that let you easily present open shifts to your team. Just post the ideal schedule and let your team pick up the work shifts. All of these ..read more