The pre-Christmas blues – forced to recruit at short notice as the summer break looms

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The pre-Christmas blues – forced to recruit at short notice as the summer break looms

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Dear Aunt MASie

Pohutakawa
Finding yourself suddenly short-staffed and recruiting on short notice pre-Christmas is stressful – but don’t give in to the temptation to hire as quickly as possible, advises Fiona Mines

DEAR AUNT MASIE

Unfortunately, one of our highly valued employees has had to resign, without notice, due to illness. The employee had been unwell for some time. The extra hours and support the rest of our team provided over this time are starting to take their toll. The practice now has the predicament of having to recruit pre-Christmas, as well as giving some of our staff a much-needed break.

Stressed summer ahead, Hawke’s Bay

The new employee may be with you for a long time, and if you hire the wrong person now, you’re setting yourself up for more headaches in the future