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Direct, set and track the operations of your janitorial or security business like a pro.
As a smaller janitorial or security contractor managing adistributed workforce, you face a unique set of challenges. Lack of visibilityinto your sites, manual and inefficient processes and only 24 hours in a day toget everything done are just a few. On top of that, thin margins, high laborcosts and intense competition aren’t going anywhere. So, here are three tips tohelp you better manage your sites and field-based cleaners and guards so youcan be successful today and in the future.
1. Ditch the paper.
If you’ve ever had to deal with corrupt files and lostspreadsheets, you know important it is to have your valuable data andinformation backed up and protected. Not to mention, reconciling papertimesheets to get the information ready for payroll is incredibly time-consumingand inefficient (and yes, digital spreadsheets count as paper here). If youmove to a workforce management technology solution with time and attendance,you’ll be able to eliminate most, if not all, paper processes, saving you timeand money — and headaches.
2. Partner with a proven, industry-specific technology provider.
You don’t go to the dentist to have your tires checked. Whywould you invest in a software solution from a provider who takes aone-size-fits-all approach to its solution and doesn’t understand the uniquechallenges of a growing security or janitorial contractor? Look for a softwareprovider with products designed specifically for your industry along with aproven track record of success and constant innovation.
3. Find software and tools that fit your needs (and your budget).
When choosing technology for your small (for now) securityor janitorial business, find a right-sized tool that gives you thefunctionality you need without the enterprise-level price. You should focus onan all-in-one workforce management app that doesn’t break your budget and canpay for itself over time as it enables you to cut operational inefficienciesand increase employee and customer retention. The software should also allowyou to add features and functionality as your business grows.
Looking for even more tips? Download the rest in our industry-specific tip sheets for managing distributed workforces.
