5 Tips to handle Overtime at work
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1. Watch out for hoarders.
When overtime is voluntary, some employees may crave the additional pay and put themselves at risk. It's not unusual for 20% of manufacturing employees to perform 80% of the overtime work.
Don't cut them off completely, but try to transition to a schedule that spreads out the overtime more evenly. Make sure that employees are notified about the change in policy and that they understand the reasons behind it.
2. Set a pecking order.
When overtime is regular — and voluntary — set up a list based on factors such as seniority or service time. The longest-tenured employees may have first shot at overtime but, to keep opportunities open, consider dropping the names of the people taking the most overtime to the bottom of the list. This gives more people a chance for overtime.
3. Cross-train.
Overtime can be a problem when only certain workers do certain jobs. This can produce a disparity of overtime if extra time is required for a particular job. It might even force employees to work unwanted overtime. By training employees to handle more than one job, you can boost your company's flexibility and avoid these scheduling snafus.
4. Match work to demand.
Manufacturers too often rely on an antiquated scheduling process that doesn't optimize productivity. Analyze how and when to use overtime for maximum efficiency and to avoid having employees stand by idly as overtime pay liability piles up.
5. Keep tools and technology up-to-date.
Upgrading the tools your staff uses daily can help your company run more efficiently. Technology, too, can be used to automate workflow and improve project management. Staying up-to-date lets employees be more productive during regular work hours, reducing — and potentially eliminating — the need for overtime.
Of course don't forget to use Weladee to manage Overtime Request, Approval and reporting.
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