Labor cost reduction

Cut Labor Costs While Keeping Employees Happy

Automate shift coverage, reduce labor costs, and optimize voluntary time off (VTO) shifts with ShiftSwap™

Labor costs can account for up to 80% of operational expenses. ShiftSwap™ helps you minimize inefficiencies and streamline costs, all while maintaining workforce satisfaction.

Offer employees the ability to post shifts for coverage seamlessly.

Align labor supply with peak demands to maintain efficiency.

Improve employee satisfaction and productivity with flexible scheduling.

Small Investment with Big Results

700% Return on Investment in 4 Months

Challenge: Balancing Costs with Volume Variability

A logistics operation with 70 workers at this location faced the ongoing challenge of fluctuating volume and associated labor costs. Staffing to peak demand led to inflated expenses during slower periods, while average staffing levels often resulted in mandatory overtime to meet spikes in demand. The inconsistency impacted both operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Solution: Implementing ShiftSwap™

By incorporating ShiftSwap™ into its operations, the company utilized Voluntary Time Off (VTO) to adjust labor to meet real-time volume needs. This streamlined scheduling and provided employees with more flexibility, all managed through an intuitive platform.

Results: Efficiency and Cost Savings

In just 4 months, the company achieved remarkable results. A $3,000 investment in ShiftSwap™ saved approximately $22,000 in labor costs, yielding a 700% return on investment (ROI). Utilizing the VTO shift posting feature, the company reduced unnecessary labor costs during slow periods while maintaining lean and effective operations.

Fortune 500 retailer with seasonality

Nearly $500K Saved Without Layoffs

Challenge: Seasonal Workforce Strain

For this major retailer with 305 workers at this site, winter’s slower volumes often led to overstaffing, which drove up costs or forced tough layoff decisions. As spring approached, they rushed to hire and train new employees to meet the increased demand. The constant cycle of hiring and layoffs was costly and detrimental to employee morale.

Solution: Leveraging ShiftSwap™ for VTO

By incorporating ShiftSwap™ into its operations, the company utilized posting Voluntary Time Off (VTO) shifts to adjust labor to meet real-time volume needs. With streamlined scheduling, employees are provided with more flexibility, all managed through a user-friendly platform.

Results: Efficiency and Cost Savings

By leveraging VTO, the company reduced unnecessary labor expenses without compromising operational readiness, resulting in approximately $477,975 in labor cost savings. With a fully retained workforce, the company ramped up operations seamlessly for their busiest season, avoiding the costs and delays of hiring and training new staff.

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