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𝔼𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕡 𝕚𝕟 𝔽𝕦𝕝𝕝 𝕊𝕨𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕤! As Easter hops closer, businesses are bustling with preparations to make this holiday season a spectacular one! With the anticipation of increased foot traffic, special events, and the festive spirit in the air, it's crucial for businesses to be at their best. That's where the magic of temporary staff comes in! 𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗 𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝔼𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝕌𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕟𝕘 ℍ𝕖𝕣𝕠𝕖𝕤: Flexibility: They're here to ensure businesses can handle the Easter rush with ease. Whether it's extra help in retail, hospitality, or event management, temporary staff are ready to hop into action! Expertise: From experienced baristas to retail wizards, these pros bring their A-game, ensuring top-notch service and customer satisfaction. Efficiency: With the support of temporary teams, businesses can maintain high-quality service without overstretching their permanent staff. Businesses, Get Ready! 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝔼𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕪: 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕗𝕗 𝕟𝕠𝕨! The best talent gets snapped up quickly during the holiday season. Training: Even brief, targeted training sessions can make a huge difference in service quality. Let's ensure everyone's on the same page! Team Integration: Foster a welcoming environment for your temporary and permanent staff to work together seamlessly. Team spirit makes the dream work! Give Jodie Ginger or I a call and lets discuss how we can support you and your business! #Easter2024 #SeasonalStaffing #SpringIntoSuccess

I just found out, today is National Pickle Day! Perhaps that is not a big dill for you but here are some friendly reminders from HR on this day to ensure you don't end up in a sour situation... 1) Give thanks - We are in the season of thankfulness and, equal to that, we are also in a rush. As we find ourselves speeding to complete everything by years end, don't forget to take the time to appreciate those around you for what they do. Take a break and grab some coffee together, people and the time you give them are most important. 2) Plan & Prioritize - With the holidays coming, employees are taking time off. Take the time now to prioritize what must be accomplished now and what is best planned for Q1. Sometimes launching a project to kick off the year coincides with a fresh start. 3) Disconnect - Sure when it comes to work you could be described as the bread & butter of the department but, you'll become a sour pickle if you don't take time to recharge. This holiday season ensure you completely separate, recharge with friends and family. Set the example so others feel comfortable doing the same. Lastly, fun fact, did you know pickles are technically a fruit? Enjoy the rest of your week and be nice to everyone you meet. #hr #nationalpickleday #employeeengagement

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 These convenient cards make it easy for your employees to grab a good meal during busy workdays, showing them you value their hard work. Keep your team fueled, motivated, and productive, all while boosting overall satisfaction. Ready to explore this option for your business? Connect with our dedicated team today! #MealVouchers #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeBenefits

Let's set the record straight. 📣 Recently an article was published by the Daily Mail on the British supermarket chain, Asda's "4 day work week". The article's headline read, "Asda ditches four-day week - after staff complained the new system of 11-hour shifts was leaving them too tired" The trial that took place meant that staff were working 44 hours over 4 days. Of course they were exhausted and wanted it to end! This is not a 4 day work week that we support. Asda trialled a compressed work week - when staff work the hours they are already working, except in less days. A 4 day work week should involve a meaningful reduction in work-time. We propose a 20% reduction that follows our 100-80-100™ principle - 100% pay for 80% time for 100% productivity. 4 day week benefits are realised for the employee and the organization when: - you meaningfully reduce work-time - enable employees to complete their work in less time by cutting down on meetings, removing unnecessary work and providing useful tools and technology As the 4 day week movement grows, we must be wary of these types of headlines which falsely paint work-time reduction in a bad light. The initiative that Asda engaged in was not work-time reduction, so they did not see the benefits and it wasn't a positive change for their staff. Have you noticed any other articles or examples of similar situations? We often find that compressed hours are confused with work-time reduction! #4dayweek #worktimereduction

🚀 Wrapping up another week where the hustle never stops! 🏗️✨ As we close out the week and prepare for the weekend rush, it's impossible not to reflect on the incredible pace and dedication of our logistics team. Fridays at the warehouse are more than just a signal that the weekend is near; they're a reminder of the relentless spirit and the hard work that fuels the supply chain industry. From the early morning hours, our team is in full gear – organizing, strategizing, and executing with precision to ensure that every package, every crate, and every delivery is managed effectively. 💪 We take pride in being the behind-the-scenes heroes, the ones who make sure that businesses keep running, shelves stay stocked, and customers remain happy. It's all about the #GPM Let's keep the wheels turning, the boxes loading, and the spirit of #LetsWork alive and well. Here's to all the warehouse warriors out there making it happen every single day – we see you, we appreciate you, and we're right there with you. #Logistics #Warehouse #Fridays #SupplyChain #GPM

Weekend Warriors: The Backbone of Logistics In logistics, the work doesn’t stop when the weekend arrives. As many industries wind down, the logistics sector powers on, ensuring shelves are stocked, deliveries are made, and businesses keep running. Our weekend warriors—drivers, warehouse staff, coordinators, and countless others—are the unsung heroes behind this 24/7 operation. Their dedication keeps supply chains moving, even when the rest of the world is taking a break. Why is this so important? 🔸 Customer Demand: E-commerce and retail rely on constant movement, especially during peak seasons. 🔸 Global Operations: With international trade, time zones don’t pause for weekends. 🔸 Critical Services: From medical supplies to food distribution, logistics supports essential industries every single day. At LogiPro Consulting, we understand the challenges of 7-day working in logistics and the toll it can take on your workforce. That’s why we’re here to help businesses: 🔴 Build resilient and motivated teams. 🔴 Enhance efficiency to ease the strain of non- stop operations. 🔴 Prioritize Health & Safety to keep workers safe and productive. To all the weekend warriors out there: thank you for your hard work and commitment. You’re the reason logistics keeps the world moving. Let’s support our teams by recognizing their efforts and investing in their well-being. How does your business ensure weekend success? Share your tips below! #WeekendWarriors #Logistics #7DayOperations #Teamwork #Dedication

Asda has announced this week that it's pulling the four day week trial from the 20 test stores. People reported high levels of exhaustion and were unable to capitalise on the 'free' day due to over-work and tiredness. Is anyone really surprised by this bubble-burst for the short week movement? With rumblings of a Labour-led move towards a shorter working week, the questions that the Asda findings raise are critical to work through and ratify before any major leaps into the four-into-five concept. For me, there are three main issues to consider: 1. Most of us are already at capacity, so either we drop things, or cram it all into a shorter timeframe. Neither are sensible or sustainable. So either we reduce what people do (but still pay them the same) or find ways to radically streamline and simplify the working world. Let's be honest, we've been trying solve that last one for a generation. 2. For many organisations, it won't be cost effective. Asda is a good example of the challenge that many companies can face. The grocery trade is a low margin business, and every penny counts. So the option of hiring more people isn't commercially viable. Therefore, as they tried, you just have to make the four working days much longer. This has been my bug-bear all the way through the debate - only certain industries can sustain a short week. Service, health, academia, transport etc will all see major cost increases if they implement the policy and stick with it. Cue a massive inflation hike. 3. It's lazy thinking to just bunch up the time into one day, and won't work for many. It doesn't map onto school days, it adds more pressure to the working days for those who need to provide support and care for others, and fails to recognise the current thinking around flex working (read How The Future Works to get the best views on this). If we want to ease the pressure on people, I firmly believe we need a smarter, more nuanced approach that combines efficient working, flexible approaches to how people manage their day and leaders well-versed in the art of creating cultures that enable sustainable, happy teams. Let's not just lop a day off the week and hope we fit everything into what's left.

Leaders and HR, As the monsoon season brings continuous heavy rains, it has become increasingly challenging and sometimes hazardous for employees to commute. Many of our team members do not have cars and cannot afford the higher daily cab fares, especially with apps like Uber and OLA increasing their rates during heavy rains. Some employees even have to walk to the office due to limited transportation options. In light of these circumstances, I kindly request your understanding and flexibility: - Please do not deduct salaries for late arrivals caused by traffic delays. - Consider allowing work-from-home requests during these difficult days. Let us prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our responsibility to ensure they feel supported during these times. Remember, "SAFETY" is more important than "WORK."

I haven't touched on this for a while, and as some of you may already know, I am a long time advocate for the 4 day week (global) initiative. I am not an advocate for compressing a 5 day week worth of hours into a 4 day week. That is not the supported concept or format of this initiative, nor would ever add in the benefits that the 4 Day Week - Global data shows. The latter is likely to burn your people, hurt your productivity and is approaching a reduction in days for non sustainable benefits. If you are interested in the excellent people and productivity benefits that this initiative can support, when piloted and run correctly, then there is plenty of information and data to help you understand more. The headlines of the article shown here (in regard to Asda) is discussing the full time hours compression model - hence it flopped! #nosurprisestherethen😉 It may challenge your thinking to head outside the traditional outlines of work rules and some courage sprinkled with a futuristic mindset. But if you are open to being a little risky, and with people at your heart, then I invite you to do your research and check out the findings from the many pilots and company/organisation implementations Worldwide. Who knows...it may be part of your companys future. How cool would that be?