Ramping up your Workforce

COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on businesses large and small.  Adaptation is a must for all operations to ensure they are safe and productive as possible.  As states are relaxing the stay-at-home restrictions, entering into a post-COVID-19 “new normal” will have companies visiting their readiness, new safety protocols, business continuity and more.

Clearly, the health and well-being of your people are the highest priority as you restart or ramp up your operation. You’ll need to review and implement new human resource policies, processes, procedures, and infrastructure in rapid response to changing circumstances and regulations.

Whether you’re restarting or ramping up your facility, start by considering the flow of people. This includes implementing new processes for entering and leaving the facility and for keeping people and workspaces clean throughout the day. Whenever and wherever people congregate, identify ways to change the flow to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Common areas and activities include entry and exit, time entry, meetings, and lunch breaks, all of which need to be reengineered. You may need to establish new shift schedules, work arrangements, or work zones that keep people separated. And all staff will need education and training on the procedures in order to keep themselves and their coworkers safe.

To safely operate in a COVID-19 environment, it will be critical to make your operating model compliant with new practices and requirements.  If your business has continued to operate, you’ll need to identify gaps in your existing processes, procedures, and infrastructure to determine the appropriate steps to address the potential vulnerabilities.  Roles will need to be define and modified as needed over time to ensure your workforce adheres to the new processes and to carry out escalation procedures in cases where they don’t.

It is good to have a partner that is an expert in utilizing the most advance resources available today.  Questco is there to help you inspire your labor force through a plethora of HR Services such as: Payroll Services, Benefit Plans, Benefits Administration, HR Technology and Workers’ Comp & Safety Services.  Utilizing Questco’s vast experience, your company can thrive in today’s environment.

Charlie Reeves, Senior Business Development Manager, has decades of experience in Human Resource Solutions.  He is one of the most senior members at Questco and recognized for helping clients of all sizes save money, improve labor efficiency and provide the strongest support for HR Services.  As an entrepreneurs himself, he has lived the long days and sleepless nights on the road to success.  He brings the skill and scale to support you in the pursuit of your goals.  For more information on payroll services, benefit plans, benefits administration, HR technology, workers’ comp and safety services email Charlie.Reeves@questco.net or contact him directly at 936.521.5841.