Maximizing Employee Productivity

There are a lot of factors that determine productivity; one of the most enduring is having the best team of employees working toward the same goals. As you think about the skills the employees in your business should have, think about how you could best divide up labor. Be sure to consider the cost of labor, which can vary greatly even in a single business and includes recruitment, training, salary, and benefits. Remember, the most skilled person should be engaged in tasks and obligations that make best use of their skills, experience, and training. Part of the importance of the division of labor is making sure that everyone is working to their full potential.

Create job descriptions for three of the positions in your business and use them to illustrate how the specific requirements of each position will maximize that employee's productivity. What skills will this person need? How will these skills be used on the job? How will the other employees work as a team with this employee to maximize productivity? Will this be part time or full-time position? These are the kinds of questions that can help you structure the job description and position to ensure productivity.

You will also need to decide the wage you will offer each new employees as well as the benefits your business will provide them. You can conduct research online to determine how much similar positions pay in your area and the kinds of benefits that come with these positions. Research what taxes will need to be paid and at what percentage of gross employee earnings you will need to withhold from employees' pay to meet any state regulations, whether or not health insurance is required, and the range of benefits comparable companies offer their employees. Use this information to estimate the actual cost of filling this position. Include three links to comparable positions to illustrate why your strategy will be effective in the current labor market.

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