“Everything that you can rethink and where you can be creative, I would encourage you to do so because first of all, it sets you apart from the rest. And secondly, it allows you to tap into underutilized parts of the workforce.”
In episode #120 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners’ guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, Anita Lettink Partner & Founder at HRTechRadar, sits down with host Mike Vannoy to discuss the labor shortages affecting businesses worldwide, and how it’s essential to adapt by considering flexible work hours, outsourcing, and new technologies. Anita shares how businesses, both small and large, can tap into underutilized talent pools and rethink traditional methods to stay competitive.
Takeaways:
- Rethink Traditional Work Structures: Businesses should evaluate whether tasks must be done on-site or if remote or outsourced work is a viable option, which could help tap into a global talent pool.
- Be Flexible with Job Requirements: Avoid rigid job descriptions. Simplify requirements and consider part-time or flexible hours, especially for those balancing caregiving responsibilities.
- Creativity Sets You Apart: Offering unconventional hours, like evening shifts, or flexible work arrangements could attract new talent and differentiate your business from competitors.
- Leveraging Technology and Automation: Integrating technology such as robots or QR code ordering systems can reduce workload and open new possibilities for employee roles and customer service.
- Outsource Non-Essential Roles: Jobs like bookkeeping, design, or customer support can be outsourced, even internationally, allowing businesses to reduce costs while accessing top talent.
- Fractionalizing Jobs to Maximize Efficiency: Reassessing job roles by breaking them into smaller tasks can lead to better job specialization or outsourcing certain responsibilities, improving overall efficiency.
- Adapt to a Changing Workforce: The global labor market is evolving, and companies need to adjust their strategies, whether through redefining jobs, using remote employees, or offering attractive benefits packages.