1. What is Schedule Adherence?

Definition: Schedule adherence measures how closely actual work time matches the planned schedule, expressed as a percentage.

Purpose: It helps managers and teams evaluate efficiency and identify scheduling issues in workforce management.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( A \) — Adherence percentage (%)
• \( T_s \) — Scheduled time actually worked (hours)
• \( T_p \) — Planned scheduled time (hours)

Explanation: The ratio of actual worked time to planned time, converted to a percentage.

3. Importance of Schedule Adherence

Details: High adherence indicates efficient workforce utilization, while low adherence may reveal scheduling problems, absenteeism, or time management issues.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter both time values in hours. Planned time must be greater than zero. The result shows what percentage of planned time was actually worked.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered good schedule adherence?
A: Typically 85-95% is good, but this varies by industry. Higher than 100% may indicate overtime.

Q2: How is this different from schedule compliance?
A: Compliance measures whether employees clock in/out on time, while adherence measures time actually worked versus planned.

Q3: What factors can affect schedule adherence?
A: Absenteeism, late arrivals, early departures, unscheduled breaks, and system downtime.

Q4: Should adherence always be 100%?
A: Not necessarily. Some flexibility is often needed for unexpected events or creative work.

Q5: How can I improve schedule adherence?
A: Better scheduling, employee engagement, reducing interruptions, and proper workload planning.