What is Resource Loading in Project Management?

Resource loading in project management is the process of loading employees’ total available hours with assignments. In resource loading, an employee will typically be assigned a percentage of a project, and can then be assigned additional project percentages until that employee reaches 100% of their hourly work week capacity. Once an employee reaches 100%, they are effectively booked and should not be scheduled for more work. By looking at a resource loading chart, a manager can view the total hours their employees can work for a given time period and adjust each team member’s assignments accordingly.