Strategic workforce scheduling in shift operation

Taking a holistic view of workforce scheduling requirements

• Align the flexibility of personnel planning with customer requirements.
• Anticipate crisis events.
• Organize attractive working hours and flexitime in shifts.

Using flexibility modules for workforce scheduling

• Decouple working hours and shift times.
• Flexible employment - make targeted use of it or look for alternatives.
• Part-time, "reduced full-time" or "four-day week" - find the right mix.
• Set up company and personal working time accounts.
• Agree personnel deployment control for quick reactions with the works council.

Developing customized strategies

• Ensure high staff productivity even when the order situation is quiet.
• Build up sufficient personnel reserves for peak loads.
• Provide crisis mode and turbulence reserves for economic downturns.
• Incorporate attractive working hours and conditions.
• Demonstrate "win-win situations" and mutual added value.

Proven, systematic approach:

• Focus on the goals and requirements.
• Step-by-step balancing of complex interests.
• Involve works councils and operational areas in finding solutions.

Best practice examples

• Learn about proven solutions and company examples.
• Avoid common mistakes - compare practical examples.
• Learning from the experience of others.