Insider guide to essential work: AI reshaping workplaces, 3 effective strategies for absenteeism, and company success stories
This March, we're proud to bring you the latest insights in our "Job&Talent Pulse" series.?
This issue is packed with essential reads for those navigating the temporary work and HR landscape. We delve into the impact of AI in reshaping workplaces, tackle the challenges of absenteeism with innovative strategies, and shine a light on Logofruits, a trailblazer in temporary workforce management in Portugal.
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The 3 most impactful ways to reduce absenteeism?
Absenteeism in the workplace is at an all-time high. This poses a significant challenge for companies striving to maintain productivity and meet business goals. Whether it's due to illness, personal reasons, or lack of engagement, absenteeism can disrupt workflows, strain resources, increase time and money spent on administration, and affect overall performance. Particularly for businesses relying on temporary workers, mitigating absenteeism is not just about filling shifts but also about maximizing efficiency and optimizing operations. So, what are the most effective strategies to tackle this issue head-on and ensure a consistent and reliable workforce? Let's delve into the three most impactful ways to reduce absenteeism in temporary work:
1. Embrace transparency from the very beginning
One of the biggest challenges in staffing are mismatched expectations - starting right at the beginning: vague job descriptions can lead to the fact that people sign up for jobs they might not end up enjoying, and vice versa, companies might get workers that are not the right fit for the role. This can be a major reason for absenteeism, as workers might feel unhappy, overwhelmed, or simply like they are not in the right place.?
That’s why tackling the absenteeism challenge has to start at the beginning - when opening up a new position. By providing potential candidates with as much information as possible about what their work environment and tasks will look like, there won’t be any surprises further down the road. If possible, include details such as the exact location (people want to know what their commute will look like!), start date, and salary in the job details (see an example of how we tackle this at Job&Talent here). You can even take it one step further and include photos or videos of the work environment, showing what a day in the job could look like (this is what our team in Spain is currently testing, you can watch it here).
2. Create an engaging work environment
Now that you hired people that are a great fit for the role and know exactly what to expect from their day-to-day, you should build upon this foundation by fostering a positive and engaging work environment. This is essential for fostering employee satisfaction and motivation, which in turn can significantly reduce absenteeism: Temporary workers are more likely to show up consistently when they feel valued, respected, and connected to their workplace. This can also prevent mental wellbeing issues - one of the main reasons for absenteeism.
To make their workplace more engaging, companies can implement various initiatives such as:
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3. Leverage data insights to review your absenteeism management strategy
Even if you do everything in your power to reduce absenteeism, let’s face the reality: you won’t be able to avoid it entirely. People will be out for various reasons, such as sickness or personal emergencies. While providing support for employees to navigate these situations (such as making it super easy and clear how it works to call in sick), you can also safeguard your operations at the same time, leveraging technology to minimize the impact of absenteeism on your productivity.?
Workplace management platforms like Job&Talent Business can not only help you to plan your shifts efficiently, but provide real-time insights into attendance, helping you to…?
While absenteeism will certainly always remain a challenge for companies of all sizes, a combination of a human-centric approach and technological solutions can help you mitigate its impact and ensure your workforce is loyal and engaged while your productivity remains on a consistent high. If you’d like to discuss this further, reach out to us anytime!?
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Success story?
Established in 2016, Logofruits has risen to the forefront of Portugal's blueberry production sector. Since its inception, Job&Talent has stood shoulder to shoulder with Logofruits, providing them with adept workers precisely when and where the need arises, enabling Logofruits to expand their business substantially. Louren?o Botton , General Manager of Logofruits Portugal, shares his view on the partnership with Job&Talent - read more.?
Tech solutions to look forward to
We are currently testing our newest stats feature which will revolutionize how companies manage their workforce, significantly reducing absenteeism.
With real-time insights provided at an unprecedented level of detail, down to hourly updates, companies gain the power to:
By analyzing absenteeism patterns, such as spikes on specific weekdays or recurring no-show incidents, companies can leverage these stats to optimize rostering decisions. This ultimately enhances workforce reliability and diminishes absenteeism in the short, medium, and long run.
Let us show you how our powerful tech platform can boost your productivity! Get in touch and book a demo here.