Refinery Transforms Employee Shift Scheduling with Employee-Driven Solution
Circadian Case Study: Large Oil Refinery - Challenge: Determine and Implement the Optimal Shift Schedule in a Union Shop
A major oil refinery struggled with outdated 8-hour shifts and employee dissatisfaction over shift schedules.
Despite attempts to shift to 12-hour schedules, the process was mired in union disagreements and misinformation.
Enter Circadian Technologies, Inc., which facilitated a Shift Scheduling Optimization Process (SSOP). By forming a task force, educating employees on shift options, and integrating feedback, CTI developed a new 12-hour shift schedule that met both employee preferences and operational needs. This solution not only resolved scheduling conflicts but also improved morale and recruitment in a competitive labor market.
