Is your holiday chaos caused by scheduling arguments? Handling time off requests over the holidays can dampen the holiday spirit. How do you keep all your workers happy and your business productive?
Start early to plan for vacations during the holidays. What if that didn’t happen? If you’re a service business, consider shutting down between December 25 and January 1.
Consider how much your business revenue slows and compare it to the cost of staying open during that time. The break may save you money, and everyone will be more productive and happy upon return.
If shutting down during the holidays isn’t an option, consider authorizing more remote work or allowing more employees to work remotely during this time. If you already have a hybrid work policy, allow more flexibility this time of year.
Consider using a skeleton crew during this time or having employees on call. It’s an excellent way to expand employee skills by learning to handle another job. Before an employee takes time off, ensure they’ve trained someone or left specific instructions.
You have time to do that between now and December 25. The upside to this is having another employee ready to step in if someone leaves suddenly. It’s good for your business and keeps the holidays happy.
Author: Kris Keppeler is a writer who finds technology fascinating and loves humor. She writes on Medium.com. She is also an award-winning podcast producer who enjoys telling funny stories. Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @KrisNarrates or on LinkedIn.
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