Peak season over the holidays?
While some businesses shut completely over the summer break, many stay open. Businesses have the difficult task of balancing their rotas to keep things running smoothly.
If you’re maintaining a skeleton staff over Christmas, offer incentives and ensure staff get the chance to take turns to cover shifts, so everyone gets some time off to see their loved ones.
If you’re taking on extra staff, make sure you follow sound employment process and get them set up and trained properly.
Don’t overlook inventory
At Christmas, increased demand can take you by surprise. There’s nothing worse than running out of stock during peak season, so check your stock against previous summers. You don’t want to over-order or order too little.
During the holiday season, relationships with suppliers are more important than ever. Check in with key suppliers early – they’ll also be dealing with reduced capacity and extra demand.
Don’t forget to breathe
This time of year can be stressful for everyone. Make sure you’re taking time to check in with yourself and your staff to make sure you aren’t overdoing it. Don’t let the silliness of the holiday season overwhelm you.