Give early notice. Put out the schedule at least a week in advance, so employees can see what shifts are available. Communicate in real-time, or as close to real-time as possible and offer several response options – text, email, app, etc. It’s all about communication. As long as you keep the flow of information going, you can cover all the shifts needed. SOAR TO SUCCESS / Business Acceleration Strategies Let employees choose. Instead of assigning shifts, let your employees select the shifts they want. Let them request specific shifts or swap shifts when needed. When you give employees ownership of their schedule, you’ll create a more engaged team. Chances are good that you’ll also see fewer no-shows. You may also look at job sharing or part-time work to help fill in the gaps. Not only does flexible self-scheduling give employees more autonomy in their day, but it also enables supervisors to effectively manage their team members with a minimum amount of grumbling and complaining. Using flexibility in your scheduling can set your business apart from the competition, increase employee engagement and make your workplace much less stressful.
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