A small company that manufactures special-order wood furniture has kept its employees busy on a 40-hours-a-week schedule for the past two years. The company just received a large contract from a Chinese company that is opening offices in the area. The Chinese company has given a month's time for completion of its order. To complete the contract in the required one month, the furniture company needs additional skilled labor on short notice. Which strategy might the company use if it wants to avoid this short-term labor shortage while finding a simple and cost-effective solution?

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Overtime is a simple and cost-effective solution for addressing a short-term labor shortage, especially when the company already has skilled employees who are familiar with the work.

A Small Company That Manufactures Special-Order Wood Furniture Has Kept