Schedule Engines
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A schedule engine is the system tool that automates all or part of the scheduling process.
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A schedule engine is the system tool that automates all or part of the scheduling process.
A shift is a specific span of time that an individual employee works or is scheduled to work. A shift includes start and stop times and could include any breaks.
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Availability describes an employee’s ability to be scheduled or preferences for when they can or want to work. Managers can view and update employee availability to help them identify potential employees who can fill gaps in the schedule.
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When organizations use schedule rules to monitor compliance with scheduling policies and practices, each rule has a severity level that determines the rule’s importance.
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A shift pattern is a collection of recurring shifts that frequently apply to one or more employees. Shift patterns can easily be assigned to employees, making it easier for managers to create schedules.
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A shift swap, sometimes called a shift trade, is a scheduling action that occurs when two employees exchange their scheduled shifts.
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Organizations might follow different processes to build and maintain employee work schedules, depending on their specific business needs.
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