Mill Transitions to 12-Hour Shift Schedule: Boosts Safety and Morale
Circadian Case Study: Paper Mill - Challenge: Conversion from Eight-hour to Twelve-hour Shifts
Circadian Technologies led a successful shift from 8-hour to 12-hour shifts at a paper mill, resulting in significant improvements.
Employee safety saw a boost as self-reported accidents fell from 29% to 18%, and near-accidents decreased from 58% to 32%. The new schedule also enhanced job satisfaction, with 73% of employees expressing contentment, and morale improved significantly, with 61% noting better team attitudes.
Additionally, the quality of family and social life for workers improved dramatically, dropping from 61% to just 13%. The shift to a 12-hour schedule, combined with a forward-rotating system, led to a healthier and more productive work environment.
