Shift models refer to work time arrangements where a company's working hours are divided into different shifts. This allows the company to maintain operations for extended periods or around the clock by having employees work at different times.
Typical Functions of Software in the Field of "Shift Models":
Shift Planning: Creation and management of shift schedules, including assigning employees to specific shifts.
Automatic Shift Assignment: Algorithms for automatically assigning shifts based on employee availability, qualifications, and preferences.
Shift Swap Management: Management and approval of shift swap requests between employees.
Work Time Accounts: Maintenance and monitoring of work time accounts for employees working in shifts.
Overtime Management: Calculation and management of overtime resulting from shift work.
Employee Availability: Management and display of employee availabilities and absences to optimize shift planning.
Notifications and Alerts: Automatic notifications and alerts for shift changes or additional workforce needs.
Reporting and Analysis: Generation of reports and analyses on shift schedules, working hours, and overtime.
Compliance Management: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective agreements through appropriate planning functions.
Mobile Accessibility: Allowing employees and managers to view and edit shift schedules via mobile devices.