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/var/log/manager: Rock Stars and Shift Schedules

Author(s): 

Andy Seely

The stress level in a dynamic work place can be very high, even higher in a startup where every day may be the beginning or the end for the company. These types of businesses tend to hire the best and the brightest in the industry and encourage employees to give their all and more. Those same employees can be made more effective, and less susceptible to burnout, through some simple organizational tools that are obvious in hindsight but not always the first choice in the heat of the moment. A basic shift schedule can help guide effort, shepherd resources, and ultimately lead to a happier and more sustainable workforce.

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June 2014, Vol. 39, No. 3
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