Scheduling conflicts occur for many reasons. The underlying issue is other obligations coincide with scheduled work shifts. While there is no guaranteed way to solve the problem every time it happens, there are things you can do to ensure every shift is covered. The Dilemma for Managers The perfect schedule may exist, but it is…
The term split shift is one that is commonly spoken about by those who take advantage of the benefit. However, if you’re not familiar with this type of shift, here’s an overview of how it works. A split shift is one in which a worker chooses to fulfill their work hours in two shifts. Whereas, typically most…
One of the most difficult things business owners are faced with is effectively scheduling employees. As your business grows, this task only becomes more complex. This is why many business owners decide to use programs to help automate the process. This post is going to explore methods that can help you determine the best way…
One of the biggest hurdles for managing staff is finding effective ways to build and update a schedule. There are many things that can impact who you need to be at work. This impacts your staff a great deal. They need to be able to plan around work, and ineffective scheduling makes this difficult. Scheduling…
Imagine if your personnel used a simple calendar to schedule patient appointments. Would you want to rely on a basic tool to schedule surgeries? Could you trust leaving other complex procedures that often requires effective coordination between multiple resources and employees to a flawed process? Even when managing planned appointments, you will need to have…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of mobile workforce scheduling software? Perhaps you think about how your company chooses to manage current mobile workers. If the strategy is bring your own device (BYOD), more questions such as how this aligns with this year’s business goals come into play. No…
Change can be uncomfortably disruptive in the workplace. Implementing new initiatives are not always accepted easily. This is particularly true when it comes to changing work schedules. However, remaining competitive and keeping employees happy requires doing something differently. Typically, employees can accept new options supportive of better work/life balance and productivity.With this in mind, changing…
Employees, whether full-time or part-time, need to take breaks during their work hours. As a manager or business owner, you have some discretion in when those rest periods are allowed. More importantly, you want to make sure you comply with Massachusetts break laws. The state provides strict protections for employees receiving meal breaks. You want…
The number of people you have on staff and the complexity of work shift patterns can add extensive time to managers’ schedules. They can easily spend eight hours or more each week simply putting schedules together when their tool is an old-fashioned spreadsheet. With concern growing for more work/life balance options and employee engagement, initiatives…
Maintaining inconsistent employee work schedules is not limited to retail and service industry employers. Fluctuating schedules that change from week to week – or even month to month – gives employers the ability to have more accurate schedules. A similar system is using on-call shifts where employees are on standby and report to work as…