30 Jul Avoiding the “August Slump”: Workforce Scheduling Strategies to Keep Productivity High During Peak Vacation Absences
A company can get nowhere without its employees. Operations and processes can't run smoothly when an organization has incomplete teams. Sadly, this situation happens often when workforce optimization and scheduling are inefficient. As a leader, what can you do to make sure your scheduling process can handle peak vacation seasons where many employees take time off? The key is to implement the best strategies and practices—which we’ll discuss in this article. What Is the "August Slump"? The "August slump" is a common workplace pattern that happens when many employees take vacation time off during the summer months. August often sees the highest number...