Employee Scheduling Insights Blog Featured Navigating HCM, Specialists, Generalists, and In-House Solutions for Employee Scheduling As enterprise operations face increasingly complex dynamics in workforce management, the demand for effective employee scheduling technology has grown significantly. The marketplace now offers a wide ... Read More ›
How to Write an RFP to Find the Best Employee Scheduling Software Why is a Well-Crafted RFP Important? Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) when researching employee scheduling software vendors can feel overwhelming – especially if your organization has complex, unionized operations. But here’s the thing: getting this step right is essential. It’s the gatew... Read More › Key Labor Laws Employers Need to Watch in 2024 We update this article every year. You can find our posts on 2023 laws here, 2022 laws here and 2021 laws here . As we move further into 2024, several significant changes in labor laws are reshaping the employment landscape. Employers must stay informed and adapt to these new regulations to ensure c... Read More › Unlocking Success: Labor Cost Management in the Auto Industry Advanced scheduling solutions offer up to 21% in labor cost reductions. Maintaining a competitive edge is imperative for business in the automotive manufacturing industry. Competition has grown as auto companies grapple with high inflation rates and rising materials costs. As the cost to consumers h... Read More › Reimagining Workforce Operations With Strategic Tech Adoption Discover how businesses can benefit from partnering with vendors skilled in change management to fix operational inefficiencies. Travis Shipley, chief commercial officer of Shiftboard, examines tech’s HR impact, stressing strategic use beyond digitization. Automated tools streamline, enhance effic... Read More › Navigating HCM, Specialists, Generalists, and In-House Solutions for Employee Scheduling As enterprise operations face increasingly complex dynamics in workforce management, the demand for effective employee scheduling technology has grown significantly. The marketplace now offers a wide range of solutions, from basic tools to highly specialized technology. Each solution presents its ow... Read More › Shiftboard Recognized as an ‘Innovator to Watch’ by Jobs for the Future Employee Scheduling Solutions Leader Honored for Dedication to Equitable Workforce Practices SEATTLE – April 10, 2024 – Shiftboard, a leading provider of enterprise workforce scheduling software for the manufacturing and energy sectors, today announced it has been recognized as one of the nine I... Read More ›
Insights by Industry Manufacturing The Role of Flexibility in Boosting Job Satisfaction and Retention in the Manufacturing Industry It’s no secret the manufacturing industry has long been known for rigid work schedules. A big part of the reason is because of the demands of geo-locked work environments like manufacturing plants. To keep production lines — and businesses — running properly, organizations need shifts fill... Read More › Energy How to Navigate Today’s Labor Landscape in Complex Industries: A Roundtable Discussion The end of a year and the start of a new one is an ideal time for contemplation, reflection, and change, both on the personal level and for organizations as a whole. In 2023, even with the labor shortage easing, workforce managers will continue to contend with many of the same challenges that emerge... Read More › Healthcare The 5 Myths of Overtime Management: How to Make OT Work For, Not Against, Your Business The concept of overtime (OT) is a familiar one, especially in the United States. Woven into many companies and work cultures, overtime is an especially important aspect of front-line operations in always-on industries like energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. In fact, in the oil and... Read More ›
Manufacturing The Role of Flexibility in Boosting Job Satisfaction and Retention in the Manufacturing Industry It’s no secret the manufacturing industry has long been known for rigid work schedules. A big part of the reason is because of the demands of geo-locked work environments like manufacturing plants. To keep production lines — and businesses — running properly, organizations need shifts fill... Read More › Energy How to Navigate Today’s Labor Landscape in Complex Industries: A Roundtable Discussion The end of a year and the start of a new one is an ideal time for contemplation, reflection, and change, both on the personal level and for organizations as a whole. In 2023, even with the labor shortage easing, workforce managers will continue to contend with many of the same challenges that emerge... Read More › Healthcare The 5 Myths of Overtime Management: How to Make OT Work For, Not Against, Your Business The concept of overtime (OT) is a familiar one, especially in the United States. Woven into many companies and work cultures, overtime is an especially important aspect of front-line operations in always-on industries like energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. In fact, in the oil and... Read More ›