The way managers schedule their teams’ shifts has changed over the years. Not too long ago, all scheduling took place using paper and pencil. After that, managers adopted spreadsheet programs like Excel, and later on, Google Sheets. Nowadays, there are more efficient, advanced, and convenient scheduling tools available, like ZoomShift, but many managers are hesitant […]
Every once in a while, something comes along and changes the way work happens. The assembly line. Automation. The internet. In 2020, as the world shut down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, that change was the implementation of flexible work schedules. While not a new concept, remote work and flex time allowed businesses to keep running […]
According to a study by Quickbooks, the average manager spends approximately 2.5 hours a week handling work scheduling. And although setting up schedules is an important part of keeping employees happy, businesses profitable, and customers satisfied, the time spent manually writing out and checking time could be spent doing other tasks. But what exactly is […]
A weekly employee schedule template is a useful tool to improve time management and simplify operations in your company. A scheduling sheet is a table that lays out employees’ weekly to monthly hours and assigned roles. It can be used to organize time-off requests, shift coverage, and vacation days. You can either create your own […]
Incorrect time cards are a massive problem that can lead to organizational strife and legal issues. For employees, it means getting paid for less than they rightfully earned — a loss that might never be reimbursed without concrete proof. For a business, sending out inaccurate paychecks will lead to a drop in employee morale at […]
Would you rather spend your work week traveling between job sites, analyzing employee attendance and spending hours on timesheets and scheduling — or download an app that would allow you to do that in a fraction of the time? As a business owner with field employees, the choice should be obvious. By taking advantage of […]
If your doors are open sixteen, eighteen, or even twenty-four hours a day, then you probably struggle from time to time with your staff scheduling. Finding workers willing to work late-night hours for extended periods of time is a constant battle. People want to be at home with their families. They want a consistent sleep […]
The best work schedules find a balance between getting things done and giving employees the most time off. This in turn maximizes customer satisfaction and work-life balance, which creates greater engagement, productivity, and loyalty, to name a few benefits. The call for work-life balance is greater than ever. Employees want the flexibility to run errands, […]
For most organizations scheduling is a major crux because it takes such an exorbitant amount of time. Here are some best practices to reduce this time.
For many, COVID-19 served as an introduction to non-traditional schedules — in many cases, even the most traditional managers were forced to try out remote work. With remote work on the brain, there’s more interest in other types of flexible scheduling as well. Here, we’re going to cover a specific type of flexible schedule called […]
