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The Big Event and it’s Ripple Effects

Liquid Planner Collaboration

The unexpected but anticipatable weather events that impacted flight schedules triggered staffing challenges and ultimately caused thousands of cancellations. It prompted me to think through how I have overcome the uncertainties represented in a foreseeable and adverse “Big Event” in the projects I have led.

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11 Tips on Delivering Great Customer Service in Education

Help Scout Leadership

Pain point #2: Irregular staffing needs. That makes being properly staffed a bit difficult. Properly staffing will always be a more fluid situation for those working in education. In the event an issue is severe enough that generalist support agents aren’t able to handle it, they need to escalate the issue to a specialist.

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25 Workforce Management Metrics You Should Track

AIHR

They can also facilitate more agile decisions, optimize workforce efficiency, and better align staffing strategies with long-term business goals. Workforce management (WFM) is a strategic process that aligns staffing with business goals, ensuring the right employees with the right skills are available when needed.

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should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more

Alison Green

This post, should the interviewer dress up, I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I can’t afford to go to an event recognizing my work. A lot of these events are business formal — meaning suits or business dresses — rather than social formal.).

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fired employee says he’s coming to a work event, employee never saves things on our shared drive, and more

Alison Green

A disgruntled fired employee says he’s coming to a work event I’m planning, I’m a middle manager in a small, quasi-governmental institution open to the public. The problem is that, in a couple weeks, my workplace is holding a major public event, which I was tasked with planning.

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How to Win the Talent War in 2022: 10 Expert Tips for Today's Job Market

Rhythm Systems Growth

Rhythm Systems works with mid-market companies across all industries, and the #1 challenge we consistently hear holding companies back today is staffing. Here are some of the top takeaways from that special event to compete in a tight labor market.

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Headcount Planning: An HR Practitioner’s Guide

AIHR

Mapping out a strategy of all the positions you need to hire and the recruitment expenses that go with it (job ads, staffing agency fees, onboarding costs) enables you to make an informed decision in planning your budget to account for your staffing requirements. Effective use of your (future) talent. A final word.

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