WorkWhile, an AI-powered labor management platform, has introduced a new feature called Standby Shift, which is expected to improve shift fulfillment and labor scheduling. The patent-pending offering leverages the company’s proprietary AI engine to proactively predict fluctuations in labor demand, securing temporary workers ahead of time.
The solution is designed to address the challenge of last-minute staffing needs, particularly amid labor market volatility and the busy holiday and e-commerce season. Standby Shift reverses the typical reactive staffing model by having the AI engine analyze historical data, market trends and client signals to forecast labor demand before a shift is officially posted.
If a company posts the anticipated shift, the standby worker is immediately moved to the confirmed shift. Workers are guaranteed compensation for their commitment even if the predicted demand does not materialize into a confirmed shift by the cutoff time. WorkWhile is currently rolling out the feature, providing businesses with increased fill rates and reduced operational costs by helping them avoid premium rates for urgent staffing.
