Brett Trembly is a business attorney fromMiami, Florida. If you’ve followed Spotlight Branding for some time, you’ve likely seen his name or even heard from him. That’s because Brett is one of our greatest success stories, and we want him to share his experience any chance he gets. When Brett first set out to build his firm in Miami, he was a true solo starting from scratch. He had no network, no resources, and was trying to do everything himself. He worked tirelessly to network and build a list of contacts to generate solid referral sources. When he started working with Spotlight Branding, Brett didn’t just sit back and wait around for things to happen — he kept pushing forward, networking and building his contact list. He then used his blogs, videos, social media, e-newsletter, and the website we created for him to create several touchpoints each month to remind business owners throughout the Miami area that Brett was out there and that he could help them. Today, Trembly Law Firm is a major player in the Miami legal world. Their revenue has increased 50% each year. Their case value has quadrupled in the past three years, and their cost of acquisition has decreased by 50% over the last two years. Lastly, Brett has gone from a true solo operation to having eight associate attorneys and nine support staff members in his firm. This can be your firm’s reality, too! SUCCESS STORY
How to Deal With Being Understaffed 3 TIPS TO HELP YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT
Whether it’s due to the pandemic or the Great Resignation, businesses being understaffed is becoming a widespread issue. A lack of workers can be incredibly stressful for both you and your remaining employees, as it can cause all of you to feel burnt out, unmotivated, and resentful. If you’re facing this situation, here are three tips to follow to cope while you search for new employees. MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATION. The first step is to address your staff and tell them that being understaffed is not the ideal work environment. Let them know what you plan to do to alleviate their increased workloads. Laying everything on the table allows your employees to know you understand how stressful this time is and that you’re doing your
best. It can also make them feel more comfortable talking to you about their concerns moving forward. ASK HOWYOU CAN HELP. Figure out the areas your employees are having trouble with and help them create solutions. Don’t expect your team to do everything by themselves — you will need everyone on board and all hands on deck. Teamwork is always important, but when you’re understaffed, it’s crucial that everyone is aiming for the same goals. HAVE DAILY OR WEEKLY CHECK-INS. General check-ins can be beneficial to ensure no one feels burnt out or overwhelmed. You can go in-depth about what they’re working on for that day or week and see if they need anything from you. By having these check-ins, you will be aware of what everyone is doing and can offer resources if needed. Handling a shortage of staff can be stressful for you and your colleagues. But with open communication, teamwork, and check-ins, you can ensure your team is supported to the best of your abilities. Being honest with one another about what’s going on is essential because this is an uncomfortable situation for everyone. With some time, things can get better.
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