How to simplify the shift planning process

thiefcrazy98

Hi! Lately I've been thinking about how to simplify the shift planning process for our team. We've tried several systems, but nothing has worked perfectly yet. Shifton is currently on the agenda. Has anyone used this platform for automatic and manual shift planning? I'm especially interested in how it handles adapting the schedule depending on various factors, such as sick leave or urgent replacements. How do you rate this tool in general? And is it worth stopping at, or is it better to look for something else?

ErnsJack

Hi! I have been using https://shifton.com/shift-scheduling for several months in my company, and I can share my experience. In general, the system is quite convenient and has a lot of advantages, especially when it comes to automatic scheduling. We configured the algorithm so that it would take into account the employees' working hours, their preferences and restrictions, which significantly saved time when creating schedules. But it is worth noting that shift schedule online does not always perfectly cope with very non-standard situations, for example, when one of the employees urgently cannot go to work for personal reasons. In such cases, automatic scheduling can "get confused". However, manual editing of the schedule is very intuitive and flexible - you can quickly make the necessary changes, and the system still helps to track the number of working hours and compliance with labor laws. I would like to note that one of the strengths of Shifton is its integration with various applications, such as Google Calendar and Outlook, which makes it easy to share schedules with employees and eliminate the possibility of conflicts in schedules. This is especially important if your team works across time zones or if shifts have small “windows” for replacement. In terms of data analysis, the system is also good: it provides reports on the implementation of plans, which allows you to always keep your finger on the pulse. However, there are also disadvantages - for example, limited customization options for very specific industries and processes. But, overall, for medium-sized businesses, Shifton is an excellent solution that significantly speeds up processes and simplifies shift management.

BillyJohn

I, in turn, use Shifton for a small startup, and I like how the system is suitable for this type of business. At first it was difficult to understand, but over time everything became much easier, especially after we set up automatic scheduling. True, sometimes you have to adjust the schedules manually, because it is not always possible to take into account all human factors, such as illnesses or unforeseen circumstances.

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