Start Workforce Transformation with an Employee Win

For years, the traditional approach to workforce management (WFM) has followed a familiar pattern: implement a full suite of scheduling, timekeeping, and labor optimization capabilities before layering in employee-facing benefits. But in today’s economic climate, supporting financial well-being and delivering fast value to employees is key to building long-term engagement.

It’s time to flip the script.

Rather than waiting until a full WFM platform is live, employers should prioritize launching features that offer immediate, visible value to their employees. And there’s no better place to start than On-Demand Pay.

Want Long-Term WFM Success? Start by Winning over Employees

Implementing a comprehensive WFM solution is a strategic investment that delivers lasting value. While full deployments roll out thoughtfully across large, distributed workforces, that doesn’t mean value has to wait. With features like on-demand pay, businesses can deliver meaningful impact to hourly employees from day one.

Employees need relief now. They’re grappling with high living costs, inflation-driven stress, and growing financial insecurity. In this context, delayed value is lost value.

On-Demand Pay Delivers Immediate Value

Unlike full-scale WFM rollouts, on-demand pay can be implemented in just a few weeks, with no change to your existing payroll processes. Legion InstantPay gives employees access to a portion of their earned wages before payday, reducing financial stress and improving their overall work experience.

What happens when you launch On-Demand Pay first?

• Higher shift fill rates: Employees are more likely to pick up extra shifts, knowing they can access their wages instantly.
• Improved attendance: Fewer missed shifts caused by short-term financial strain.
• Boosted retention: On-demand pay is a top differentiator in attracting and keeping hourly talent.

Legion InstantPay is low-effort with high ROI for employers—it works alongside your current systems without disrupting payroll.

Real Results: ALDO’s Success with Legion InstantPay

When ALDO implemented Legion InstantPay, they saw measurable improvements across key workforce metrics. Financial stress dropped, while engagement and reliability improved. As part of a larger WFM transformation, InstantPay delivered fast value to employees, accelerating mobile app adoption and setting the stage for a successful rollout of automated scheduling and labor optimization.

ALDO’s results underscore a simple truth: When you empower your team with tools that make life easier, they show up more engaged and ready to perform.

Why Now? Inflation, Cost of Living, and the Hourly Workforce

The pressure on the frontline workforce has never been greater. Essentials like groceries, fuel, and rent have surged, leaving many hourly workers living paycheck to paycheck. Over 60% of hourly workers report that financial stress impacts their job performance. That’s not just a people problem—it’s a productivity problem.

On-demand pay isn’t a perk. It’s a tool for building a more resilient, motivated workforce. In a market where retaining talent and driving productivity are business-critical, helping your employees feel financially supported can pay off significantly.

Flip the Rollout: Start with What Matters

Workforce management is a journey, but it doesn’t have to be linear. Instead of waiting until the end of your implementation to launch employee value features, lead with them.

Employee adoption is critical to long-term platform success, and on-demand pay is a proven engagement driver. It encourages early mobile app usage, giving employees value immediately and opening the door to shift swaps, schedule visibility, communication, and availability updates.

When employees trust the tools you give them, they’re more likely to embrace broader change later. That makes your full WFM deployment smoother, faster, and more impactful.

Starting with on-demand pay sends a powerful message to your workforce: We’re investing in you now. It builds trust, drives adoption, and lays the foundation for a more engaged and loyal team, making the broader WFM rollout more successful when it does arrive.

Bottom Line

Modern workforce management with Legion helps you get the most out of every labor hour, supports employee well-being, and delivers real business value. And the best part? You don’t have to wait for a full rollout to see results.

Legion InstantPay delivers immediate impact:

• Reduces call-outs and absenteeism
• Boosts shift fill rates and employee engagement
• Eases manager stress
• Improves financial wellness across your workforce
• Drives early adoption of your WFM solution

And it’s all delivered without disrupting your payroll process.

In today’s challenging environment, every hour and every decision count. Start with a win. Launch Legion InstantPay and show your employees—and your bottom line—that better workforce management starts now.

Schedule a demo today to see how easy it is to start with Legion InstantPay.