Solutions for every scheduling need
Staffing Calculator. If your group works 24/7, use the calculator to determine the number of employees you’ll need with different schedule configurations. Choose your preferred shift length (8, 10 or 12 hours) and schedule format (rotating or fixed shifts). Then enter the desired coverage levels for each shift. The calculator will tell you how many employees it takes to achieve this amount of coverage. Please note that absence coverage is not factored into the calculations. Read more >>
24/7 Schedule Templates. If you want to see multiple examples of the most popular 24/7 shift schedules, we sell five schedule packages: 8-hour fixed shifts, 8-hour rotating shifts, 12-hour fixed shifts, 12-hour rotating shifts, and 8 & 12-hour rotating shifts. Each package contains ten different templates that show the full range of scheduling possibilities. As with all pre-designed schedule templates, if your overtime / pay week can't be changed to the one used by the schedule, that template may not work for you. Read more >>
Custom-Designed Schedules. There are many situations in which common 24/7 patterns are not a good fit, e.g., you don't work 24/7, staff size is not an exact multiple of four (4, 8, 12, etc.), coverage requirements vary by time of day or day of the week, or you have any special rules or restrictions. We will custom-design options around your available resources, coverage requirements, scheduling preferences, and overtime/pay week. This will ensure the best possible coverage, minimal labor costs, and maximum employee satisfaction. Read more >>
Schedule Change Process. Involving employees in the process of selecting a new shift schedule will increase their support for the change. Check out our recommended process for doing this. Read more >>
Staff Efficiency. If you want to maximize the utilization of your staff, we'll show you how to improve both work and absence coverage while keeping the total labor costs as low as possible. We begin by evaluating your resource availability, labor costs, and business requirements. We then identify alternative approaches that either improve coverage or save money. We will design several schedules for each approach and document the advantages over your current approach. Read more >>
On-Site Support. Shift Schedule Design has partnered with a leading shiftwork consulting firm to oversee major schedule changes, such as expanding from 5 to 7 days a week. They can help with: (1) cost analysis to justify the change, (2) business analysis to determine the coverage requirements, (3) employee surveys to learn their preferences, (4) schedule design to satisfy both the business needs and employee preferences, (5) revision of pay policies to match the new schedule, and (6) support with implementation. Read more >>
Schedules for Less than 24/7. If your business is open more than 8 hours a day or more than 5 days a week, you can benefit from a set schedule for your employees. Employees will appreciate the predictability of knowing when they work and when they are off. Managers will appreciate not having to create new schedules every week or running short-handed when they can't fill a vacant shift. Read more >>