Glossary

What is Overstaffing?

A situation where more employees are scheduled than needed to effectively handle the workload, resulting in excess labor costs.

Understanding Overstaffing

Overstaffing wastes labor budget and can lead to employee dissatisfaction if hours are later cut. It often results from poor demand forecasting or reluctance to make scheduling changes. Analyzing historical patterns helps right-size staffing levels.

How ShiftAssignment Helps with Overstaffing

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