Custom designed schedules for strategic schedule selection

Schedule Sources

Free Schedules

Create your own schedule, copy

someone else's, or find a free

template on the Internet.

It's cheap, but you risk: (a) ineffec-

tive use of staff, (b) unnecessary

costs, and (c) loss of maximum

possible weekends off.

Scheduling Software

These programs won't create a new

schedule for you. You can use their

pre-designed templates, but the

options are limited, and there's

always the risk of making an inap-

propriate selection.

Shiftwork Consultants

They come on-site to facilitate the

schedule change process.

Best-suited for larger companies

with a union and moderate-to-high

wage levels. For everyone else, it's

hard to justify the high price.

Shift Schedule Design

We design schedules from scratch

and provide our services by phone

and email. You will: (a) save time, (b)

ensure optimal use of your staff, (c)

see innovative solutions, and (d) get

multiple options.

Our services will help you find the best possible schedule

1. Staffing requirements. If your group operates on a 24/7 basis, our Free Staffing Calculators will help you to determine the minimum number of employees needed to satisfy the business requirements. 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.

2. Examples of 24/7 schedules. If you have a simple 24/7 operation and want to see multiple examples of the most popular shift schedules, we sell five different 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 10 different schedules. Click here for more information: Schedule Pa ckages.

3. Schedules for complicated situations. If your organization doesn't work 24/7, your staff is not a multiple of 4, your coverage requirements vary by shift or day of the week, or you have any special rules or restrictions, you can purchase a Custom-Designed Schedule. We will tailor the options to your available resources, coverage requirements, schedule preferences/rules, and pay week. Our schedules will optimize the coverage, minimize labor costs, and maximize employee satisfaction.

4. Strategic change process. When changing schedules (especially when going from 5 to 7 days a week), we recommend a Strategic Schedule Selection Process. Larger organizations may need to hire a neutral facilitator to guide them through this process. We don't offer this service, but we can refer you to the best-qualified person once you tell us your situation and major concerns.