Shift assignments

Managing shift assignments is a complex task.

Ensuring the correct number of shifts are assigned to cover the workload can include scheduling enough shifts during a specific period and keeping the number of assigned shifts within a specific range. For instance, this could be used to limit the number of contractors who are assigned shifts on the same days.

When limited resources need to be factored into how many shifts can be assigned concurrently, for instance, in a warehouse if employees assigned order picking shifts require the use of a fork lift truck and there are only two fork lift trucks, it makes sense to limit the number of concurrent order picking shifts to two.

There are also times when specific employees are preferred for specific shifts, while other employees might be unpreferred or prohibited from being assigned specific shifts.

The following guides explain how to manage shift assignments with: