Cutting overtime and boosting productivity

The hidden cost of overtime is examined in a new report which outlines how better planning could help organisations save money and be more productive.

The illustrated guide, part of the ‘Productivity and the Flexible Workforce’ series, asks business leaders: “Do you rely on overtime?

Author, Neville Henderson, looks at the pros and cons of overtime, why certain sectors use it as a fall-back position and outlines alternative ways of managing requirements can meet demand while eliminating its impact.

Neville, who heads Pasfield Curran, consultants to Crown Workforce Management, highlights the importance of creating a demand profile to fully understand business needs and give it a clear direction for improved productivity and growth.