5 Unexpected Tips
for Filling Shifts
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1 Create a master rotation
Even if the schedules change (they inevitably will), giving predictability to your employees helps to avoid call-out’s and gets you out of the last-minute cycle.
2 Use your workforce across locations
Tap into staff across multiple facilities to maximize your options
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3 Use text alerts
Make it easier for your team to view and respond to open shifts on the go.
4 Open shift bidding
Employees can view open shifts, choose ones they want to work, and either get added to the schedule automatically or join a list for the scheduler to review before final assignments.
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5 Combine calendars
Oversee everyone — including agency – on one calendar to see problems before they arise