3 ways to ace planning for a productive peak season
6 September 2024
Imagine this: it’s almost 9PM and you’re still on your work desk with a to-do list that never seems to end. More clients, more customers, more tasks, more deadlines, longer hours. Indeed, it’s that time of the year again.
Not to mention, holiday fatigue can be more prevalent in your employees and sales channel partners too. This can manifest in different ways: always being late, increased absences, anxiety attacks (i.e. difficulty breathing), task errors, and difficulty concentrating. It takes a great amount of preparation to avoid these instances.
Here are some ways you can ace planning for a productive peak season for your organization.
Tip 1: Have scheduled check-ins
Remember that the most wonderful time of the year can also be a stressful time for many. Show your people that you care amid the busyness. Schedule an in-person or virtual touchpoint to check in on your teams on any work concerns they may have or any suggestions for a successful peak season without the risk of burnout.
Then, use the information you get from these check-ins to know how to support your teams better.
Tip 2: Hire additional hands
Don’t look at outsourcing temporary workers as a negative expense. View it as a strategy to keep your talent thoroughly engaged and productive on core tasks that directly drive revenue.
For instance, hire project-based admin support for additional paperwork or temporary customer service representatives to handle the influx of concerns.
Tip 3: Allow more flexibility
A Stanford study found that employees who worked from home were 13% more productive and had improved work satisfaction than their counterparts. This goes to show that the location where one works doesn’t really matter.
It’s the output that matters. Reduce wasted time and unnecessary stress from the commute. Moreover, also consider offsets and reduced hours for your team to recharge.
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