01

Assess the situation

It is crucial to assess the readiness of an operation prior to implementing any initiatives. Eagerness to implement too often lead company down a treacherous path, one that may turnout to be irreversible. When dealing with workforce management, there is one winning strategy that must be followed, which is why assessing your situation needs to be the starting point.

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02

Develop the standards program

Based on the results of the initial assessment, a customized implementation program will be developed. Key client stakeholders from operations, industrial relations, human resources will be engaged into the initiative. In unionized environments, communication with the union will be initiated.  

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03

Implement the standards

G. H. Bishop will apply its proven approach to develop fair and accurate standards using the best work measurement practices. Accuracy is but one factor in successful Engineered Labor Standards implementation, we also focus on minimizing future maintenance cost and ability to defend the workforce management system.

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04

Train and maintain

Easy in updating the Engineered Labor Standard is too often ignored in many implementation. Our approach was developed to facilitate the updating of the standards. Training of management and associates will minimize resistance to change and ensure that the initiative will generate real positive results. In the end, it is about creating a sustainable initiative.

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