Schedule-related fatigue can be minimized if you address physiological constraints such as maintaining a slower speed of schedule rotation and incorporate work demand predictions (analyzing historical rates of production and service), according to a new study by Circadian Technologies.
Your work schedules will be more accepted by employees if these sociological challenges and employee preferences are factored into schedule design. Flexible schedules also can lead to reduced overtime, absenteeism and turnover costs, according to "Flexible Workforce Management," written by Todd Dawson, Circadian's director of research, grants and special projects, and Udo Trutschel, Ph.D., senior research consultant.