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Evidence‑based shift systems that balance performance, fairness, and wellbeing. Built by published experts for operations that must deliver.
Why Choose C‑Desk Technology

The Workforce Planning Studio is led by published experts in shift planning and rostering. We design bespoke, evidence‑based schedules that improve performance, fairness, and wellbeing.

  • Published, peer‑reviewed methods adapted to your operation
  • Global impact: healthcare, public safety, contact centres, field services
  • Fairness metrics and fatigue risk integrated from day one

Quick proof: up to 22% overtime reduction, 10–15% better coverage, measurable wellbeing gains.

Our Services
Expertise & Insights
Comparison of optimization solvers for rostering
CP-SAT vs MILP vs heuristics: performance and practicality compared.
Case study results showing overtime reduction

Cutting Overtime by 22% in a Public Safety Team

Category Case Insights Date 22/02/26 Read time 1:00
Before/after metrics, approach, and lessons from a successful project.
Balance scale illustrating fairness and fatigue tradeoffs
Methods to reconcile wellbeing with service levels using measurable metrics.
Forecasting demand chart for a 24/7 operation

How to Forecast Demand for 24/7 Operations

Category Workforce Planning Date 22/02/26 Read time 1:00
Practical steps and pitfalls for staffing forecasts in continuous services.
Diagram showing hard and soft constraints in rostering
Techniques and tradeoffs with worked examples from client scenarios.
Case Snapshots
  • Public Safety: redesigned 24/7 rota cut overtime by 22% while improving response coverage.
  • Healthcare: fairer rotations reduced consecutive nights and lifted staff satisfaction by +18 pts.
  • Contact Centre: demand‑aligned shifts improved SLA attainment by +12% with stable staffing.
What Clients Say

“C‑Desk translated complex rostering theory into a roster our teams embraced. Coverage improved without burning people out.” — Operations Director, Public Safety

“Practical, rigorous, and fast. Their fairness metrics changed how we plan.” — Head of Workforce, NHS Trust

“The training gave our planners the tools to sustain gains long after the project.” — Service Manager, Contact Centre

How We Work
  1. Discover — Rapid diagnostics: demand, capacity, rules, and wellbeing needs.
  2. Design — Option sets modeled with measurable trade‑offs (service, fairness, fatigue).
  3. Deliver — Trials, iteration, transition plan, training, and governance.
Book a Consultation Today
Speak with our specialists: (+44) 01636 816466 • alec@oranalysts.com
Contact Details

C‑Desk Technology — Workforce Planning Studio
The Old Vicarage, Station Road, Rolleston, Newark, Notts, UK NG23 5SE

Phone: (+44) 01636 816466
Email: alec@oranalysts.com

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm UK time (or by appointment)

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Workforce Planning Studio

C-Desk Technology’s Workforce Planning Studio by OR Analysts helps organisations design and implement evidence-based shift systems, capacity models, and operating rhythms. We combine management consultancy, operational research, and training to improve performance, fairness, and wellbeing.
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The Old Vicarage, Station Road, Rolleston, Newark, Notts, UK NG23 5SE
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