Running a startup business is often about effectively managing different intricate parts. And one of the most complex aspects is arguably the team that works under you. Luckily, there is a solution to that. Discover what Virtua offers and how we can lend you a hand.
The Challenges Of Workforce Management
While you might initially think coordinating workers is something easy, you will soon find yourself dealing with various challenges. The following are some of the most common ones you will encounter.
Time And Attendance Tracking
This might seem a straightforward one at first. You set up the tracking tools and your team uses them. However, the actual process can be rather complex. Your workers might struggle with tracking their work time properly while attending to tasks. There is also the problem of improper record keeping.
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Such issues can create a lot of problems down the line. Inaccurate time tracking can lead to payroll errors and disputes. In turn, this can lead to lower employee morale. As such, a lot is on the line when managing attendance.
Dealing With Absences
A particular issue you will have to look into further when doing workforce management is dealing with absences. The thing is, absences will be part and parcel of running your business. However, the disruption that they cause can significantly affect your operations.
As such, the challenge lies in how effectively you can deal with these absences. Here, you should find the right balance between limiting absences and giving it to your team when they need it. Here, you will need a robust absence management system. Note that such a system isn’t just about the software. You also need capable people running it.
Employee Self Service
When overseeing your team, employees don’t want you to micromanage their every move. Instead, you need to give them the freedom to do their work how they prefer. However, this is also where the next challenge lies. Here, you have to provide some form of employee self-service that helps them better do their work.
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A particular aspect here is providing your team access to their data. That includes things like their time sheets and attendance records. Here, you need to ensure that such data is readily available to them while still ensuring security. You would also want to help your team maintain an efficient work-life balance with these tools.
Employee Engagement
While it is on the last on the list, employee engagement is by no means less challenging in workforce management. We would say that it is one of the most crucial. After all, your team is not working in a vacuum and they still need to connect with you.
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The challenge lies in how well you can maintain that connection. Here, you will need an effective communication strategy. Additionally, you should be ready to provide employees with opportunities for continued improvement. That might require a bigger effort to accomplish everything.
The Outsourcing Solution For Workforce Management
With all the above challenges, you might find it hard to do the, ahem, work of managing this aspect of the business. Luckily, Virtua has all the solutions you need to oversee your team and ensure they can deliver the best performance for you.
Giving Your Startup Business An Effective Employee Engagement Platform
We begin by providing your company with a comprehensive employee engagement solution. Here, you get access to our top-notch team of HR specialists. They will set up the system for you and your team to connect with easily.
Our HR specialists will also serve as the in-between for both sides. On the employee side, we will handle all the concerns for the management. We organize all of these so that each issue can be quickly directed to the relevant people. Our agents also ensure that their responses are delivered as fast as possible.
On the other hand, we can respond to some concerns independently, based on your instructions. That is an effective way to streamline the employee engagement process. With that, you can focus your attention on more vittal employee matters.
On the employee side, we serve as your liaison officers, sending essential messages to your team. Additionally, we can help in implementing various rules and regulations. Our agents will be the ones to ensure that your team is comfortable complying with these regulations.
Providing Other Support Work For Your Startup Business
Besides direct employee engagement, we can also help you in other workforce management areas. These are the ones that are more traditionally associated with human resources. With our help, you can quickly expand your HR department to accommodate a growing workforce. Some of the tasks that we can handle for you include:
- Payroll management
- Claims and benefits processing
- Disputes
- Leave requests
- Onboarding new hires
Furthermore, we can take on more specific HR tasks you might need. That we can discuss during the initial negotiations.
Get The Best Solutions To Get MORE Out Of Your Startup Business Workforce
Effectively overseeing your employees is the secret to unlocking their potential and boosting the success of your startup business. And Virtua is ready to be the solution that will help you do just that. Contact us today and let’s show you what we can do.