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 swap, sometimes called a shift trade, is a scheduling action that occurs when two employees exchange their scheduled shifts.
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A cover request is a type of employee scheduling request that allows an employee to ask another employee to work their shift for them, without trading shifts.
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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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Schedule rules are guidelines that organizations must enforce or monitor in the schedule. They are typically determined by organizational policies; union rules; national, state, or local regulations; or regulatory board guidelines.
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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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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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