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Wage forecastWhat it means, in plain English

A wage forecast is a projection of what a rota will cost in wages before the shifts are actually worked. It is calculated by pricing every scheduled shift at each person's pay rate, including expected overtime and premiums, and comparing the total to budget or forecast revenue. Forecasting at the point of scheduling lets managers fix an over-costed week by adjusting shifts rather than discovering the overspend at payroll.

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Labour cost percentage Rota Payroll cut-off

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