WELCOME to Pharmacy Daily's weekly comment feature. This week's contributor is Kavita Nadan, Co-founder, Jobs in Pharmacy
Staff shortages beyond the silly season
I've previously talked about making sure you're not caught out this holiday period, with the next few weeks heralding peak season for many community pharmacies. Whether that means extended operating hours, more staff on deck, stock management or integrating your in-store and online experience, it's all happening right now.
But what happens when the tinsel's packed away and things have calmed down? We know that lots of employees work through the December chaos and have (well-deserved) leave planned for the first few months of 2023. In fact, our data shows pharmacies are looking to fill more shifts in January than they are in December.
So, while we can continue to expect last-minute shifts and roster changes (COVID cases are trending up week on week in every state and territory), I encourage you to turn your focus to January and February. Staff taking planned leave is a good thing; it gives you plenty of time to plan around it.
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