How to set up, manage and review a shift system

Author: Tony Hatton-Gore

Summary

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• Consider how shift working will help to meet business needs.
• Choose a suitable shift pattern, taking into account the business requirements.
• Set the level of shift premiums.
• Set out the terms of shift working in the employment contract.
• Be aware of the specific management issues arising from employing shift workers.
• Regularly review shift-working arrangements, including the shift patterns, the shift premiums and the management of shift workers.