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Fatigue and wellbeing

Rest, fatigue risk, circadian load and the human side of a 24/7 roster: what the research says and what a roster can and cannot do about it.

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19 March 2025Implementing Fatigue Management Policies: Best Practices for Employers
Discover best practices for fatigue management policies that blend scientific research, smart rostering automation, and continuous monitoring to enhance safety and well-being.
29 June 2023Navigating Complexity: Tackling Rostering Tasks in Air Traffic Control
Discover the complexities of rostering tasks in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and explore practical strategies for optimizing your roster. Learn about challenges like shift coverage, skill matching, traffic demand, regulatory requirements, and more. Find out how to address these challenges using efficient planning, advanced scheduling techniques, and considerations for various factors.
14 December 2022The 7 types of rest and crucial elements for fatigue management in ANSPs
How can the 7 types of rest help prevent ATCOs’ fatigue?
24 October 2022The charm of ATCO roster flexibility
It is crucial to have a roster that respects the ANSP's need for flexibility, to make the most of employees' capabilities.
17 October 2022How does rostering automation make shift swapping easier?
Rostering automation can make shift swapping much easier for employees and can have multiple benefits for the entire organization.
3 October 2022What influences and how to combat ATCOs' fatigue?
Find out what effects shift work has on Air Traffic Controllers' fatigue. And how does that fatigue affect their everyday work?
6 July 2022Not taking a break will break your well-being and productivity
Not taking a break for an extended period or being stress-resistant at work is not cool. Why taking a break is a must for your well-being?
28 June 2022How can ATCOs improve focus? Rostering Automation - a key solution
Working as an air traffic controller requires a lot of focus. Find out how to improve your focus in your personal and professional life.
23 May 2022Improving work-life balance for shift workers
Shift work is necessary, but sometimes it implies many adverse effects for shift workers. So how to improve their work-life balance?
11 May 2022Why is a scheduling platform beneficial for your company?
Find out how your company can benefit from a scheduling platform to improve your employees' work.
27 April 2022Managing Sleep Deprivation in 24/7 Shift Work
By adopting a staff rostering automation software like SkyRoster, companies can reduce staff absenteeism, tardiness, and dissatisfaction.
14 December 2021How to Mitigate Shift Work Rostering-Induced Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most critical aspects to consider in any shift work design process since it is a potential risk factor for error.
14 October 2021How to Boost the Wellbeing of Your Air Traffic Controllers with Rostering Automation
Working as Air Traffic Controller, there is a constant need to find the optimum equilibrium between work and life balance.