He mentioned that if timekeeping processes were implemented in the region he serves, he could have worked yesterday and picked up an extra 10-hour shift.
Sometimes explaining why workforce management could be important to your organization is best told as a story.
Back to the ten-hour shift question.
Well it depends, are you scheduling for it? Are you trying to pick-it-up? Are you trying to swap it? Are you looking for coverage?
Today, some organizations rely on word of mouth, we can call it: 'playing telephone'. Regardless your role and the importance of that ten-hour shift, it means something different to everyone and this is why you should care.
It's surprising that even some of the largest enterprises in North America still lack a streamlined system for timekeeping and scheduling for their employees, relying on manual processes and pen and paper.
This inefficiency prevented our friend from adding a potential 10-hour shift to his weekly earnings, which is especially significant in today's challenging economy. He mentioned the regional word of mouth system for scheduling seems quite outdated and often leads to shifts unaccounted for during the work weeks.
Imagine the possibilities if these systems were fully electronic and automated just from the employee sentiment?
Reach out to Timework today to learn how we can assist in streamlining your scheduling processes.
