Insights into frontline work and what they mean for your business

Legion brings together research, evidence, and practical insight to help leaders understand what matters now and the opportunities ahead.

Understand the workforce you’re managing now

Legion’s latest research examines what hourly employees expect, where frontline managers feel pressure, and how both are responding to changes in work—from scheduling and retention to the growing role of AI.

2026 State of the Norht American Workforce

2026 STATE OF THE NORTH AMERICAN HOURLY WORKFORCE

What frontline employees and managers are telling us.

Legion surveyed 1,044 hourly employees and 846 frontline managers to understand what matters most in frontline work today and what workforce leaders should be paying attention to.

48%

of hourly employees are open to leaving their jobs within the next 12 months

33%

of hourly employees are considering an exit within the next six months

57%

of frontline managers now use AI in some form—up from roughly one in ten a year ago

Explore what the findings mean for workforce strategy, retention, scheduling, and AI priorities.

Build the business case with a full financial model

What business impact can Legion Workforce Management create? A study commissioned by Legion and conducted by Forrester Consulting examines the financial and operational impact across labor costs, scheduling, manager productivity, retention, and compliance.

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THE TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT™ OF LEGION WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

See the business value of Legion Workforce Management.

Forrester modeled the findings for a composite organization based on the experiences of Legion customers, resulting in:

13X

ROI

<6-month

payback

$47.3M

net present value

Use the findings to understand where Legion WFM can create value and strengthen the case for investment across your organization.

See how analysts evaluate Legion

Explore industry analyst research for perspective on Legion’s capabilities, market position, and how the platform is positioned to meet today’s workforce management needs.

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2026 GARTNER® CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

See how Gartner, a leading industry analyst, evaluates Legion.

Legion was evaluated across six WFM Use Cases in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Workforce Management Technology research.

4.17 / 5

High-Volume Demand

4.12 / 5

Unionized & Highly Regulated Workforces

4.07 / 5

Global Workforce Management

4.06 / 5

North America Compliance WFM

3.95 / 5

APAC Compliance WFM

3.91 / 5

EMEA Compliance WFM

Legion is strong where WFM is today and differentiated where WFM is going.

See the results Legion customers are achieving

See how frontline organizations are reducing administrative work, improving workforce performance, and creating better experiences for managers and employees.

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ALDO

72%

improvement in clock-in performance

More reliable clock-ins. More time for managers on the sales floor.

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Helzberg

66%

reduction in scheduling time

Less time building schedules. More flexibility for associates.

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Global convenience store

98%

of schedules within budgeted hours

90,000 employees. <0.01% unplanned overtime. 17 days’ advance notice.

Find what you need to move forward.

Explore research, customer stories, solution briefs, buyer guides, datasheets, webinars, and more to help you tackle your workforce challenges.

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How a Global Retailer Cut Scheduling Time from Three Days to 4.5 Hours

See how a global sporting goods retailer used Legion’s AI workforce management to cut scheduling from 3 days to 4.5 hours, hit 80%+ forecast accuracy, and roll out across 30 countries.

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How a Leading Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain Manages Rapid Growth Using AI-Powered Legion Workforce Management

See how a leading fast-casual restaurant cut scheduling from hours to minutes, improved compliance, and supported rapid growth with AI-powered workforce management.

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National Petro-Convenience Store Chain Transforms Operations and Employee Engagement with AI‑Powered WFM

Discover how a leading national convenience store chain achieved 92% employee engagement, 66% faster scheduling, and 25% fewer callouts with Legion’s AI-powered WFM platform.

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How a Popular Restaurant Chain Optimized Labor Forecasting and Reduced Absenteeism

Discover how a leading fast-casual restaurant chain improved labor forecasting, reduced absenteeism by 5%, and increased team hours with Legion’s AI-powered WFM platform.

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National Discount Retailer Gets 56x Return on Cost Per Store and $10M in Savings with Legion WFM

A national discount retailer achieved $10M in savings, a 56x ROI, and 60% more accurate forecasts with Legion’s AI-powered workforce management platform.

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How a Global Convenience Store Retailer Uses Legion WFM to Improve Employees’ Lives and Drive Customer Satisfaction

A global convenience store brand improved scheduling, compliance, and employee satisfaction with Legion’s AI-powered WFM—achieving 98% on-budget schedules and <0.01% overtime.

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Driving 20-Carat Performance: How Legion WFM Helps Helzberg Associates Sparkle

Discover how Helzberg used Legion’s AI-driven workforce management to boost productivity, improve scheduling, and enhance employee engagement across 230 stores.

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ALDO Group North America Improves Operations and Employee Engagement with Legion Workforce Management

ALDO Group chose Legion Workforce Management to help improve communication, automate scheduling, and elevate employee engagement.

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SMCP’s New Superpower—AI-Based Scheduling Using Legion WFM

Learn how SMCP reduced scheduling time by 50% giving managers more time for selling and training — resulting in a 22% sales contribution increase.

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