Overhaul of Nuclear Plant Employee Shift Schedules Reduces Costs and Boosts Morale
Circadian Case Study: Nuclear Power Station - Challenge: Employee-Driven Shift Schedule Optimization to Reduce Costs
A nuclear power plant grappling with aging workforce fatigue, high turnover, and union resistance to change faced the challenge of restructuring while controlling costs.
After 20 years of an 8-hour rotating schedule, management sought to shift to a more efficient five-crew system to save $800,000 in payroll. Circadian Technologies, Inc. was brought in to navigate the complex issues of downsizing and schedule restructuring.
By employing their Shift Schedule Optimization Process (SSOP), they developed a new schedule that satisfied both management's financial goals and employees' desires for 12-hour shifts. This process included extensive communication and educational sessions with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and maintain productivity.
