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Optimizing Staffing Levels Part 1 – Knowing Your Costs

A discussion about the costs of various labor options including overtime, straight time and temporary workers.

Author JimPosted on March 26, 2019August 3, 2020Format VideoCategories VideosTags burden rate, cost, optimized, Overtime, staffing

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