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A Few Words About Rotating and Fixed shifts

What is the difference between fixed and rotating schedules as well as any other type of schedule?

Author JimPosted on February 13, 2019August 3, 2020Format VideoCategories VideosTags alertness, fixed, rotating, safety, shifts

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Is it possible to implement multiple schedules at one site?

One of the most common questions we hear from our clients at Shiftwork Solutions is, β€œCan we implement more than one schedule?” The answer is yes!  This may be the best solution for several reasons, but it comes with caveats. More schedules mean more complexity. The complexity must be evaluated on a risk v. reward … Continue reading “Is it possible to implement multiple schedules at one site?”

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