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.

2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Workforce Management Technology

2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Workforce Management Technology

Explore the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Workforce Management Technology, a companion to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™. See how Legion and other vendors are assessed across key workforce management Use Cases and capabilities.

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Everest Group Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026

Everest Group Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026

Everest Group has named Legion a Leader in the Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. Explore the full report to see how vendors were evaluated on market impact, vision, and capability, and why Legion came out as a leader.

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Your Scheduling Might Be Optimized, But Is Your Labor Planning?

Your Scheduling Might Be Optimized, But Is Your Labor Planning?

Watch Legion’s webinar on demand to see how Labor Planning and Forecasting closes the gap between your labor plan and your schedule.

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Compliance Watch – Q3 2026 Edition

Explore workforce compliance updates across the United States and the United Kingdom in Legion’s Q3 2026 Compliance Watch Bulletin.

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Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Infographic: The Business Value of Legion Workforce Management

See the key findings from the 2026 Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study of Legion Workforce Management, including a 13× ROI, $47.3M net present value, and payback in less than six months.

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Forrester TEI Study: 13x ROI with Legion Workforce Management

Read the 2026 Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study to learn how Legion Workforce Management delivered a 13× ROI, $47.3M NPV, and payback in under six months.

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A Conversation on Workforce ROI

A Conversation on Workforce ROI: Partnership in Practice

Join Legion CEO Sanish Mondkar and Ryan Holm from Helzberg as they discuss how giving hourly employees more control over their schedules and pay improves retention, manager productivity, and business performance.

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Retail Economics Webinar - Watch Now

The £6.7bn Workforce Rebalancing Challenge

New research reveals a £6.7bn workforce rebalancing challenge in retail & hospitality. Join Retail Economics & Legion to learn how to turn frontline labour into commercial advantage.

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Frontline Workforce Index 2026 Infographic

Preview the Frontline Workforce Index 2026 with key statistics on workforce resilience, retention, and scheduling in UK retail and hospitality. Download the full report.

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