Employee Scheduling Insights Blog Featured 5 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Workforce Agility to Ensure Production Targets are Met By its nature, workforce scheduling in manufacturing is complex and highly dynamic. It is like a massive jigsaw puzzle that changes daily but must be finished at record speed — requiring those in ch... Read More ›
Ian’s Preparations for the Golden Globe Race Golden Globe Race Q&A – Part 2 Ian Herbert-Jones is the former chief revenue officer here at Shiftboard, and we’ve sponsored his entry into the 2022 Golden Globe Race (GGR) around the world. GGR is a retro, solo, nonstop sailing event that kicks off on September 4. In Part 1 of our series, ... Read More › Meet Ian, the Shiftboard Alum Who’s Sailing Around the Globe Golden Globe Race Q&A – Part 1 In April of 2022, Shiftboard announced its sponsorship of Ian Herbert-Jones in the 2022 Golden Globe Race (GGR). A British amateur adventure sailor and former Shiftboard employee, Ian will embark on the solo, non-stop race around the world on September 4, from L... Read More › 5 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Workforce Agility to Ensure Production Targets are Met By its nature, workforce scheduling in manufacturing is complex and highly dynamic. It is like a massive jigsaw puzzle that changes daily but must be finished at record speed — requiring those in charge to figure out which pieces go where for exactly the right fit, as quickly as possible. Even wit... Read More › Shiftboard Announces Record-Breaking Growth and Momentum Among Manufacturers in North America SEATTLE – April 20, 2022 – Shiftboard, announced record-breaking growth and momentum among manufacturers... Read More › Shiftboard Announces Sponsorship of Ian Herbert-Jones and the 2022 Golden Globe Race SEATTLE – April 07, 2022 – Shiftboard is proud to announce its sponsorship of Ian Herbert-Jones and the 2022 Golden Globe Race (GGR). A British amateur adventure sailor and former Shiftboard employee, Herbert-Jones will attempt the single-handed, non-stop, 30,000-mile sailing race around the wor... Read More › 2022 Labor Laws – What Should You Expect? We update this article every year. You can find our posts on 2021 laws and 2020 laws here. In 2021, manufacturers saw the passage of numerous labor and employment laws — most notably surrounding COVID-19 — with many businesses still grappling on how to best address them. The pandemic’s continu... Read More ›
Insights by Industry Manufacturing 5 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Workforce Agility to Ensure Production Targets are Met By its nature, workforce scheduling in manufacturing is complex and highly dynamic. It is like a massive jigsaw puzzle that changes daily but must be finished at record speed — requiring those in charge to figure out which pieces go where for exactly the right fit, as quickly as possible. Even wit... Read More › Energy API RP 755: The Why, What, and How of This Fatigue Standard Why Was API RP 755 Created? If you think safety program management is expensive for an oil and gas company, an accident involving employees and others can be even more costly to the company long term. In petroleum industries in particular, having clear safety rules and regulations for the workplace ... Read More › Healthcare The 5 Myths of Overtime Management: How to Make OT Work For, Not Against, Your Business The concept of overtime is a familiar one, especially in the United States. It’s woven into many companies and work cultures, and it’s an especially important aspect of front-line operations in always-on industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. In fact, in the o... Read More ›
Manufacturing 5 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Workforce Agility to Ensure Production Targets are Met By its nature, workforce scheduling in manufacturing is complex and highly dynamic. It is like a massive jigsaw puzzle that changes daily but must be finished at record speed — requiring those in charge to figure out which pieces go where for exactly the right fit, as quickly as possible. Even wit... Read More › Energy API RP 755: The Why, What, and How of This Fatigue Standard Why Was API RP 755 Created? If you think safety program management is expensive for an oil and gas company, an accident involving employees and others can be even more costly to the company long term. In petroleum industries in particular, having clear safety rules and regulations for the workplace ... Read More › Healthcare The 5 Myths of Overtime Management: How to Make OT Work For, Not Against, Your Business The concept of overtime is a familiar one, especially in the United States. It’s woven into many companies and work cultures, and it’s an especially important aspect of front-line operations in always-on industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. In fact, in the o... Read More ›