Labor gaps disrupt production, with every unfilled shift slowing output and straining deadlines. Manufacturing leaders know that even a 5% absentee rate can mean hours of lost production each week. Often, callouts and burnout are tied to unexpected financial strain. Employers have a unique opportunity to directly address this issue by offering on-demand pay, or earned wage access (EWA), to their employees. Let’s take a look at how this modern benefit helps improve attendance and productivity without adding costs or an operational burden to the business.

The Missed Shift Solution: Earned Wage Access

Earned wage access allows employees to tap into their wages after completing a shift – anytime, from anywhere. Being able to meet financial obligations without having to wait for payday gives manufacturing employees financial peace of mind. This high-value benefit builds loyalty and reduces workers’ stress so they miss fewer shifts and are more engaged while on the job.

Keeper’s EWA solution can be implemented in as few as two weeks, thanks to ready-made integrations with more than a dozen Payroll and Time & Attendance partners, and there’s no direct or indirect cost to employers. We’ve made it easy for businesses to get started by handling setup and onboarding, educating employees about their EWA benefit, and managing ongoing outreach to encourage workers to sign up for Keeper and use it regularly.

Are you eager to strengthen attendance and keep essential manufacturing shifts filled and productive? Request a demo to see how easy it is to add Keeper to your benefits package.