Overtime: A Grab-Bag of Information
If you manage a shiftwork operation or if you are a Human Resource manager in a shiftwork operation or if you are a shift worker then – Overtime is a big deal Based on my 30 years of experience working with shift workers and shiftwork operations, I consider myself to be an overtime expert. I … Continue reading “Overtime: A Grab-Bag of Information”
Workforce Scheduling for Food Manufacturing
Managers of Food Manufacturing operations, you have some very unique challenges that are often not a concern in other types of manufacturing operations. These are typically issues surrounding seasonality, sanitation, and product mix. At Shiftwork Solutions, we know how to help you design a shiftwork structure that maximizes your production capacity in spite of these … Continue reading “Workforce Scheduling for Food Manufacturing”
Our Clients Are Talking
Every now and then, we like to make sure that organizations not only recognize our knowledge about shift work and the change management process around it but they feel assured that we bring that high level of expertise to the table with every company we work with. We’d like to share some quotes from past … Continue reading “Our Clients Are Talking”
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The Weekend Warrior Trap
Human Resource Managers; how would you like a schedule that your employees will love? Plant Managers, how about a schedule that adds 40% more potential production hours onto your weekly schedule? Now that the hook is baited….shall we take a bite? If that particular schedule calls for you to hire a weekend crew (aka Weekend … Continue reading “The Weekend Warrior Trap”
5 Things You Should Know About Overtime
Quantity Matters. If your workforce is complaining about overtime, donβt assume that itβs always because there is too much. It may be just the opposite. In most workforces, about 20% of your workforce will avoid all overtime. At the same time, about 20% of your workforce will work all the overtime they can get. The … Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know About Overtime”
Optimizing Staffing Levels – Part 5: Employee Preferences
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The best way to schedule your maintenance crew in a 24/7 operation
Maintenance Managers, you know the drill – Keep the equipment running and still, somehow, get your maintenance done. On a 5-day schedule, this typically means Maintenance “maintains” during the week and “repairs” during the weekend. When a plant shifts to 24/7 operations, the first thought of maintenance people is βWhere do we go now?βΒ The … Continue reading “The best way to schedule your maintenance crew in a 24/7 operation”
