Let us tell you a story about one of the many reasons CuroShift came to be and how we’re helping businesses manage employee scheduling challenges, like employee overtime, more effectively.
A few years ago, we noticed a big problem in the physical security industry. Employees were logging way too much overtime. This wasn’t just hurting company budgets, but it was also making employees really tired, overworked and unhappy. We needed a solution to help us manage and work to reduce overtime. We made sure that when we started CuroShift, we were creating a tool that helped with this very challenge!
Seeing the Problem Firsthand
Every month, our payroll would show a huge spike in overtime hours. We’d see employees working late nights and weekends, and knew something had to change. It wasn’t just about the money we were spending on overtime; it was about the well-being of our team. Overworked employees are not happy or productive, and we wanted to find a way to fix that.
Creating Clear Policies
One of the first steps was setting and enforcing clear rules about overtime. We made sure everyone knew when overtime was okay, how to get it approved, and what would happen if it wasn’t. Clear communication helped everyone understand what was expected, and it made a big difference in reducing unnecessary overtime.
Building Advanced Scheduling Tools
We knew we needed more than just well established policies; we needed better tools to help us. That’s one of the reasons why we created CuroShift. Our software helps managers create schedules that fit the workload perfectly. With features like forecasting and real-time monitoring, managers can see potential overtime issues before they happen and adjust schedules accordingly. This means fewer surprises and more balanced workloads.
Monitoring Overtime Trends
To stay on top of things, we regularly checked our overtime data. We looked for patterns and tried to understand why overtime was happening. Was it because we were understaffed? Were our processes inefficient? By pinpointing the root causes, we could make targeted improvements. CuroShift provided us the visibility in to the data we needed to make better informed decisions!
Encouraging Time Management
We also put a big emphasis on time management. We provided training on how to set priorities, manage distractions, and avoid procrastination. Simple tools like to-do lists and time blocking helped everyone stay organized and focused, reducing the need for overtime.
In The End…
Reducing employee overtime isn’t just about cutting costs; it’s about creating a better workplace. By setting clear policies, using advanced scheduling tools like CuroShift, and promoting good time management, we’ve been able to reduce overtime and improve our team’s happiness and productivity. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved with CuroShift, and I’m excited to help other companies do the same.
Thanks for reading, and here’s to more efficient and happy workplaces!