You don’t have the budget to hire new people, but your core staff is completely swamped. If this sounds familiar, then it could be time to supplement your team with contract staff. Here are 6 signs to help you tell for sure:

#1. More Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. But when you notice a significant uptick in errors, then it could be a sign that a) your staff is so burnt out they are growing disengaged and cutting corners; b) they simply have too much to do and don’t have time to check their work; or c) your deadlines and expectations are causing your team to move too quickly, resulting in sloppy work. Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that mistakes cost you money and customers.

#2. More Stress

When the work environment is tense each day, your employees will eventually begin to wear out. You may see it in any number of ways, from increased costs in healthcare and workers’ compensation, to more sick days and lowered morale in the office. The end result is a negative impact on productivity.

#3. More Turnover

More stress naturally leads to higher turnover. Employees don’t want to come into an office where they’re constantly unhappy. They’ll eventually end up looking for a new opportunity in a healthier environment. This is especially true for key talent with in-demand skill sets.

#4. More Missed Deadlines

When your company is understaffed, you’re always focused on putting out the latest fires without a lot of thought to the big picture. As a result, it’s difficult to prioritize and complete work on time. And just one missed deadline is a huge deal for the customer expecting work done on time. It seriously harms your company’s credibility and ability to win new customers in the future.

#5. More Unhappy Customers

Whether it’s due to a missed deadline, a mistake, or poor customer service, being understaffed eventually hits the customer – which is where it’s going to hurt you the most.

#6. More Missed Opportunities

When you’re struggling to complete day-to-day work, chances are you’re not responding to new business opportunities or thinking about how you can maintain or sharpen your competitive edge.

The consequences of understaffing are clearly damaging. Don’t let it happen at your company. As one of the leading staffing agencies in Houston, TX, Murray Resources can help ensure you have the right people – whether contract talent or full-time staff – in the right positions at the right time. Contact us today to learn more.