Shift Pattern & Rostering Tips to Become an Employer of Choice
In a candidate’s market where vacancies are high, so is the competition to be an employer of choice. For many willingly leaving their current roles, a massive career reinvention is underway. As this is happening, employers are experiencing difficulties attracting and retaining top talent.
Organisations with large mobile workforces are particularly vulnerable. A mass loss of skill at any level within a field service organisation could have a profound cascade effect on the ability to deliver essential services. This is especially pertinent in the health, utility, infrastructure or government administration sectors.
But before we get grey hairs worrying about losing an entire workforce, let’s take a beat. The Great Resignation, as of writing, sees 40% of workers considering quitting. But that doesn’t necessarily mean all workers employed in field service are ready to leave. It may, however, mean that your organisation should consider new strategies and shift rostering to improve retention and career fulfilment.
After all, it’s better for business and your employees if they want to work for you and are happy in their role; you are perceived as an employer of choice.
What is an Employer of Choice?
The label “employer of choice” relates to desirable perceptions of company culture, leadership style and employee engagement initiatives in the hiring market. In this context, the employee value proposition is vital to becoming a top employer.
Employee value is about what employees get in return for their work and time and why they would choose to work for you – work-life balance, role satisfaction, benefits package etc. Glassdoor surveys have found that employees want more than a salary.
- 37% of employees say the company culture is vital
- 35% feel they care about their organisation’s reputation
- 33% said how managers handle interviews
- 25% of employees care about their companies’ missions and values
- 25% said the skills and mentorship of senior leadership
How To Become an Employer of Choice
As we look to the second half of the 2020’s, flexible working hours and how we use our time away from work are now critical factors for many. Joblist research found that over 30% of workers would sacrifice part of their salary for a better work-life balance and more favourable shifts, with parents willing to take a 5% pay cut.
Let’s look our top shift planning and rostering tips that can help your field service organisation become an employer of choice.
How Do You Build A Strong Workplace Culture
People are the heart of your field service organisation’s success — or it’s failure. As described by Harvard University, the companies found at the top of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work not only provide an in-demand product or service – they foster a workplace culture that inspires innovation, loyalty, and enthusiasm among employees.
By contrast, they hightlight how companies that experience a major downturn is often the result of a workplace culture that was anything but motivating.
So how do you create a corporate culture that has talent lining up? Here are some thoughts to consider.
Becoming an Employer of Choice
Ready to enhance your shift patterns and rostering? Our rostering experts have created an eBook which provides a complete roadmap toward becoming an employer of choice. Best practices which improve employee satisfaction, avoid capacity issues and ensure you gain a competitive advantage in the market for new talent are outlined in excellent detail.
Ultimately, implementing flexible shift patterns and a postive work-life balance will attract high-quality talent and retain the most experienced and motivated employees.
