5 Benefits of Using Scheduling Software
Manually creating staff schedules can be time-consuming. Keeping up with requests such as staff absences, holidays, and training can be hectic if a proper system is not in place. These edits will not be in real-time, so it is tough to keep everybody updated efficiently. Things can be even more complicated when shift patterns are irregular for example in the hospitality industry. Leaving the person scheduling the rotas a considerable responsibility. They need to ensure all shifts are covered, and there are no double entries of staff. Processes on Excel spreadsheets are not equipped to function efficiently with all these needs, leaving staff scheduling to be a nightmare.
However, scheduling software could solve all these problems and more. Here are five benefits of NOVA Smart staff scheduling software
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Cost effective
Time is money, and by freeing up the managers with automated processes leaves them to concentrate on more productive ventures.
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Increase efficiency and productivity
NOVA Smart is designed to reduce the time it takes to coordinate employee’s rotas. Scheduling can be a tedious process that recurs about every few weeks and requires a significant investment of time for managers. NOVA Smart allows managers to automate scheduling, and this enables them to focus their time and energy elsewhere.
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Forecast workload and staff
When planning, it’s important to schedule enough people power for specific times. Consider the retail industry during Christmas. This busy time of the year often requires more labour. Employee scheduling software allows you to plan for those seasonal fluctuations. Likewise, these capabilities can minimise an unproductive workplace caused by overscheduling.
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Simplify HR processes
Scheduling is a repetitive task that occurs frequently. Automating this task will simplify the process, and amendments can be made in real-time keeping everyone up-to-date efficiently.
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Maintain employees needs
Employees may have different needs with rotas, employee A might not be able to work after 2.30pm, and employee B can only work every other Saturday. These needs can get lost if not appropriately recorded inflicting on both the employee and business. NOVA Smart will eliminate the confusion, managers can input recurring employee needs and irregular events, such as holiday, so these scheduling considerations are never overlooked and always factored in.
These are just five of the benefits the NOVA Smart scheduling software offer, and there are many more including reporting, staff replacement, employees can access their schedules anytime, anywhere.
If you would like to find out more, please contact one of our expert team members today. Start the new year off efficiently and benefit from more time.
