Which CAO-related risks should I watch out for in the planning?¶

The main planning risks are:

• Exceeding maximum working hours without adequate rest between shifts
• Scheduling workers into overtime without accounting for the surcharge cost impact
• Failing to apply the correct allowances for unsocial hours
• Underestimating total cost during periods when actual work volume falls below the agreed fixed hours in a placement

In the timesheet system, the Variance column highlights any difference between planned and actual hours each week, which helps you keep the schedule updated.