This blog is about alertness strategies for shiftworkers offering practical tips and evidence-based solutions to maintain peak performance throughout your shift. Recently while discussing alertness strategies with a shiftwork client, participants expressed a keen interest in knowing what other shiftworkers do to stay alert and the evidence behind the strategies. Here is a summary of…
How to review your roster using the ABC approach. A – Assess the Current Roster • Analyse Data: Gather and review the current roster data, including a biomathematical assessment of fatigue risk, hours worked, and any existing issues like absenteeism, overtime, or fatigue-related incidents. • Identify Needs: Evaluate the needs of both the organization and…
1. Consistency for Personal Responsibilities: Working a permanent night shift provides a consistent schedule, which can be beneficial for managing childcare and other personal responsibilities. Knowing exactly when you will be working each week allows for better planning and stability in your daily life. 2. Feeling Excluded from Day-to-Day Business: Night shift workers may feel…
Creating a healthy roster is essential for maintaining a productive, satisfied, and well-balanced workforce. Here are three critical considerations to keep in mind when designing your schedule: 1. Balance Workload to Prevent Burnout Ensuring that employees have a balanced workload is crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining high levels of productivity and morale. Overloading staff…