Work Schedules and Shift Rosters

It is a legal requirement to communicate working hours and shift schedules to employees in advance and in due time. Beyond that, it is worth making their schedule information available on a platform they can access at any time. That way, they can check next week's schedule in just a few clicks, even on the weekend.

Why is it good for the company?

• Affected employees can be informed immediately if their shift schedule suddenly changes, so delays and disruptions can be avoided.
• The colleague responsible for managing schedules does not have to call every affected employee one by one about the changes. This saves a huge amount of time and energy.
• Every affected colleague learns about the changes in time, so no one can be left out of the notification.
• In case of force majeure (e.g. Covid), everyone knows exactly what to do and when, so tasks can be carried out safely and continuously.
• It involves less paperwork, as the schedule does not have to be posted on a board or handed to every employee in print.

Why is it good for employees?

• They can check their schedule in advance and plan their day accordingly.
• They can easily check their schedule and re-read their work rota on their phone at any time. They do not have to look after a printed sheet to keep it with them at all times.
• It reduces the frustration caused by uncertainty. This is especially useful for shift workers and those working in hospitality.