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Shift Scheduling

Shift scheduling assigns employees to defined working periods so required work is covered. It considers demand, availability, skills, rest and other working-time constraints.

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Example

A service centre creates morning and evening shifts with the required language skills on each shift and reviews leave before publishing the schedule.

What to keep in mind

Check the relevant rules on hours, rest, notice and premium pay. A schedule that covers demand on paper may still be unsafe or impractical if it ignores fatigue or travel constraints.

Shift Scheduling

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What to keep in mind

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