Explore what an 80-hour work week entails, the industries and professions where it occurs, and the effects on health, productivity, and work-life balance.
Learn how 4-on-3-off shift schedules work, typical shift lengths (10–12 hours), work-life balance benefits, coverage planning for 24/7 operations, fatigue management strategies, and industries that use 4-on-3-off rotation patterns.
Learn how 7-on-7-off schedules work, typical 12-hour shift structures, work-life balance with 182 days off yearly, fatigue management strategies, industries using week-on-week-off patterns, and best practices for implementing extended shift rotations.
Learn what job orientation means, how orientation differs from onboarding, typical duration and content covered, benefits for retention and productivity, orientation best practices, and how to create effective orientation programs for new hires.
Learn what payment in lieu of notice means, when employers pay workers instead of requiring notice periods, how PILON is calculated, legal requirements, tax implications, and whether employees can refuse payment in lieu of notice.
Learn what 2nd shift means, typical hours (3 PM–11 PM), pay differentials (5–15% premiums), pros and cons compared to 1st and 3rd shifts, and scheduling best practices for afternoon teams.
