Along with the uncertainty of the weather, British summertime can throw up a few surprises and unforeseen issues for your business.
Are you packed and ready to navigate a wave of holiday requests, potential staffing issues, and extreme weather conditions? Are you aware of what you need to do if (we ever!) get a heatwave? What about your dress code policy; what happens when staff are out and about meeting clients? It can seem trivial, but there can be a lot to consider during the next few months, and we want to ensure that: 1) your business continues to run as smoothly as possible and 2) you look after your people and keep them motivated and engaged.
It is likely that across your workforce there will be a group of eager parents having to navigate weeks of settling in for their 4-year-olds starting school. How do you deal with those flexible working requests? Or hang on a minute… is that covered by time off for a dependent?
The season can certainly throw up a lot of complexities. It might be an ideal time to reach out for some casual zero-hour staff, but with that comes the need to properly document, ensure the holiday is calculated properly in light of the April legislative changes, and ensure you onboard correctly and appropriately. Or perhaps there is some overtime on offer; of course, we need to consider working time regs here.
We don’t want to spoil the fun. If you need a summer health check or need some guidance on how to navigate any of these issues, or more, get in touch with our experts. We make it easy so you can concentrate on running your business!