„Worker expenses keep growing but the quality of work is stagnating.“

You may have heard this sentence at a meeting or might have even thought of it yourself. How to make sure that the company runs efficiently and does not overpay workers, but does drop it's quality either? We have 5 exact ways how to achieve such a thing.

1. Outsource when it's convenient

Many Slovak firms rely on their own recruitment processes which is not only complicated and lengthy, but expenses as well. Employing new people means funding their training and adaptation along with the necessary administrative work.

What is the solution? Outsourcing your work force.

Employers in the automobile industry, logistics and manufacturing have been using trust and tried personal agencies, which are able to provide trained workers exactly when needed without a draining recruitment process, more and more.

2. Eliminate high fluctuation

Every new employee means new expenses. You have to train them, pay for the introductory period before they reach full productivity and if they decide to leave, the process repeats. If your firm suffers from high fluctuation rates, your money is not only going towards new employees but also towards wasted time.

What to do about  it?

● Work with agencies that guarantee low fluctuation and stable workers

●      Choose a supplier with time tested workers ready to start immediately

●      Set up better onboarding and better working conditions to keep your employees around longer.

3. Use flexible work power

One of the biggest issues in manufacturing and logistics is the seasonal nature of the work. At times you need more people on your team, other times you are overpaying due to the lack of actual work to do.

Is there a better way to go about it?

Use short term, temporary workers that will allow you to adjust the amount of employees to your current needs. Companies like Workcontrol will provide you with exactly the people you need for the season, with no needless expenses.

4. Optimize the process

A lack of employees is no always the issue - sometimes having the process setup inefficiently is causing you problems.

How to improve that?

●      Automate when possible – some activities can be taken over by software or other technologies

●      Reduce time spent on administration and shift it to executive work

●      Use more efficient workers who have experience with similar tasks and do not need long training

5. Avoid paying hidden expenses for your employees

At first glance it may seem that your employee is only costing the firm his wage, but the truth lies elsewhere: Creation of reserves, Social contributions, contributions, benefits, training, sick pay or work absences – all of these are hidden expenses that can end up costing tens of percent more than you assume. If you would like to eliminate these, transferring the responsibility to a reliable outsourcer that will cover them for you is the answer.

Ending: Clever saving

Lowering labor costs does not mean saving on quality. If you properly set up your outsourcing, minimize fluctuation, optimize processes and avoid hidden expenses, you will be able to save thousands of euros monthly without putting your company at any kind of risk.

If you  would like a solution effective immediately, reach out to WorkControl. We will provide you with a helping hand within 24 hours – and no unnecessary worries.