Branch staffing needs and the options available to meet those needs are changing dramatically. In a recent article, US Banker highlights several key trends that all banks need to be aware of.
First, the workforce has become more flexible, and branches have more options in how they can hire to meet their needs: “Managing part-timers and non-traditional full-timers is not an exception, but the rule.” Each branch needs to understand both the right overall staffing level as well as the right mix of full, part, and peak time employees.
Everyone has staffing models, but they often fail to account for the unique needs of each branch as well as changes in staffing needs. For example, as ATMs are able to handle more types of transactions, staffing needs may change as a result. Some leading banks are testing new staffing levels on a limited basis to better understand how each branch should be staffed. This approach has allowed them to improve upon existing staffing models and increase profit by millions of dollars. (more…)