What if an employee who needs supervision wants to work hours when supervision is not available?
Effective work scheduling and staff rostering can ensure appropriate coverage in most cases. In situations where staff require constant supervision or support (e.g. case managers seeing clients, employees operating heavy machinery or dangerous equipment) scheduling of operational duties can be made during hours of supervisory availability, leaving remaining hours for supporting duties (i.e. administration and other tasks). It’s also viable for employees to receive support and guidance from more experienced peers rather than a supervisor, depending on their tasks.
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