Did you know that companies with higher employee engagement experience 16% greater profitability, 37% less absenteeism, and 65% reductions in turnover?
If you’re struggling to build a business case for implementing mobile workforce management solutions that will improve motivation (and correspondence) among your own shift workers, those statistics alone should do the trick.
But what if you’ve already mapped out the ROI and are simply stuck on where to even begin bolstering your employee engagement efforts. Considering that schedule mishaps can create a huge disturbance to your employee’s work-life balance, let’s start there.
Maximum Convenience, Minimal Red Tape
To truly give your shift workers the power of employee self-service and transparency over their own schedules, you need a solution with mobile workforce management capabilities.
Mobile self-service is the norm in all of our daily lives; we can bank, shop, stream, and even rideshare from the comfort of our smartphones. It’s becoming increasingly clear that employees fail to see why the workplace is still viewed differently.
In fact, the majority (55%) of hourly workers surveyed by Software Advice stated that they would use a mobile workforce management app if it were offered by their employer. When asked which scheduling features they would prioritize, 47% of respondents noted they would use the “request time off” feature the most. The ability to trade shifts (39%) and to pick up shifts (38%) came in second and third, respectively.
The data doesn’t lie: employees can and want to participate in the scheduling process, and they expect to do it from the comfort of anywhere. To meet expectations for a more app-friendly environment, your scheduling and leave management process needs to catch up with the 21st century.
Key Mobile Workforce Management Functionalities
Mobile workforce management is more than just a convenience—it’s a strategic tool that empowers employees while easing the workload for leadership. By placing scheduling responsibilities into the hands of your workforce, you create a collaborative environment that promotes transparency, flexibility, and accountability across all levels of the organization.
Here are the core mobile functionalities that drive engagement and operational efficiency:
- Self-Service Scheduling: Employees can view their schedules, pick up open shifts, request time off, and initiate shift trades directly from their mobile device. This reduces the need for manual back-and-forth with supervisors and gives employees greater control over their time, enhancing work-life balance and satisfaction.
- Real-Time Notifications: With automated in-app notifications, alerts, and updates, both employees and managers are kept informed of schedule changes, approvals, and shift opportunities. This reduces miscommunication and ensures everyone is operating with the most current information.
- Absence and Leave Management: Through mobile access, employees can submit absence requests and track their PTO balances without needing to involve HR or wait for approval chains. Managers can quickly review and approve requests with visibility into staffing impact, minimizing disruption to operations.
- Shift Volunteering: Indeavor’s mobile solution allows employees to raise their hand for open assignments, encouraging proactive participation. This functionality not only helps fill shifts faster but also fosters a sense of ownership and engagement among staff.
- Overtime and Hours Visibility: Mobile access to hours worked and overtime rules allows employees to make informed decisions about shift trades and pickups. This transparency helps reduce unintentional overtime costs and keeps employees aligned with compliance requirements.
The Indeavor Solution
Indeavor’s mobile workforce management capabilities are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s dynamic workforce. From streamlining shift coverage to enhancing employee autonomy, our platform helps organizations reduce manual scheduling burdens and improve day-to-day operations across all levels of the business.
Built for large, complex environments with 24/7 coverage needs, Indeavor enables real-time visibility into labor data, compliance risks, and staffing gaps—giving leaders the insights they need to act quickly and confidently. Whether you’re in manufacturing, energy, healthcare, or public safety, our solution adapts to your workforce demands without adding complexity.
Want to see how our mobile-friendly solution can help you better engage with your employees? Click here to request a demo or give us a call today.
