In today’s rapidly changing work environment, shift workers are essential across many industries, from healthcare to retail. Yet, with labor shortages, increasing demands for flexibility, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining operational efficiency, businesses are faced with the complex task of balancing employee needs with business demands. According to the 2024 Shift Pulse Report, 46% of U.S. shift workers report feeling positive about their work, but stress levels are also on the rise. Moreover, effective shift scheduling can directly impact employee retention, engagement, and overall business performance.


This recorded discussion dives into the current state of shift work, providing strategic insights into optimizing shift schedules to enhance both employee satisfaction and operational outcomes. You'll explore how modern tools and data-driven approaches can be leveraged to create flexible, efficient strategies that meet the needs of both workers and businesses.

Explore strategies to enhance employee retention, engagement, and well-being in shift-based roles.

Learn how to implement productivity and operational best practices while maintaining work-life balance.

Discover cost-effective approaches to shift scheduling that do not compromise employee satisfaction.

Examine the role of technology in optimizing shift schedules and driving business efficiency.

Zech Dahms is a dedicated Culture Strategist committed to helping organizations craft more engaged and productive employee experiences and workplace cultures. With a profound passion for nurturing culture, Zech excels in organizing and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results. As a skilled Group Facilitator and Organizer, he guides groups toward common goals, and as a Project Leader and Visionary, Zech is adept at turning initial visions into successful outcomes. Connect with Zech on LinkedIn to explore how he can help you create a culture of engagement and excellence within your organization.

Zech Dahms

I have been at Family Tree for 25 years working as the HR coordinator, Director of Human Resources and recently VP of HR. Family Tree’s HR department is small with only me and part-time recruiting and benefits admin support. I touch all aspects of Human Resources at Family Tree. The organization has shifted attention to engagement and retention but I still spend much of my time on all facets of HR. Family Tree is a non-profit human services agency providing innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Family Tree has been rooted in the metro Denver community since 1976, and recognize the intersection among child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. And, based on Family Tree’s expertise, we change how individuals, families and communities see, respond to and overcome these challenges.

Denise Berridge

I am an accomplished, talent-focused, and performance-driven leader with extensive experience spearheading strategic human resources initiatives for high-growth, global organizations. I have achieved repeated success in developing robust HR strategies, introducing new recruitment approaches, executing talent management processes, and developing and leading highly efficient cross-functional teams.

My proven expertise lies in staff engagement, workforce and succession planning, grievance and disciplinary management and response, and leadership coaching and development I am highly skilled at defining benefits and compensation structures, overseeing executive recruitment, and defining HR operational frameworks. I excel at identifying top talent, conducting learning and development training, and initiating change programs to accomplish business goals.

Moreover, I am a versatile leader with proven ability to build and maintain robust relationships with staff to ensure maximum employee satisfaction and retention.

Ramona Petersen

A collaborative leader interested in enhancing the professional development of people at all levels within an organization and in helping them realize their potential

Cristina Ciorna

Meggan Mapes

Deputy

Deputy is the global people platform for hourly work. Its intuitive software strengthens employer-employee connections, streamlines compliance obligations, and revolutionizes how hourly workers and businesses operate together, creating thriving workplaces. Over 330,000 workplaces use Deputy to create better work-life experiences for 1.4 million hourly workers globally.


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Shift Smarter: Enhancing Employee Engagement and Business Performance

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Shift Smarter: Enhancing Employee Engagement and Business Performance

Zech Dahms

Community & Culture Program Director

achieve Engagement

Denise Berridge

Vice President, Human Resources

Family Tree

Ramona Petersen

Vice President, Human Resources

Wismettac Asian Foods

Cristina Ciorna

Sr. Director, Learning, OD, & Engagement

Giant Food

Meggan Mapes

Vice President, Human Resources

South Carolina Federal Credit Union

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