Shift management software

Optimize shift planning and management

Manage multiple rosters smoothly and streamline shift management online using Zoho People's flexible and customizable shift management system.

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Custom shifts

Manage rosters effectively

Create and manage different rosters based on departments, designations, and locations. Along with the standard shifts, you can create custom ones and define shift schedules to efficiently manage your diverse workforce.

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Shift mapping

Map employees to the right shifts

Ensure effective work planning and resource management with employee shift mapping that gives a bird's-eye view of all your employees and their respective shifts.

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Shift rotation

Overcome scheduling conflicts

Eliminate manual intervention altogether with a scheduler that rotates shifts automatically across departments and designations. Plus, it sends you real-time notifications through the mobile and web app.

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Shift patterns

Define custom shift schedules

Create and assign custom shift schedules to specific employees, locations, roles, departments, and more to ensure improved flexibility and better performance.

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More reasons to choose Zoho People's shift management system

  • Control every aspect of your shift

    Organize shifts efficiently by defining weekends, breaks, shift-based holidays, and allowances for every shift.

  • Define and manage breaks

    Encourage employees to rest and recharge by scheduling multiple breaks, setting breaks up as manual or automatic, and classifying the payable status.

  • Keep employees informed at all times

    Update employees on shift swaps, schedule changes, and other important shift details with real-time notifications through the web and mobile app.

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We're solving some of our most pressing issues with Zoho People. Whether it's tracking time off or managing shifts, the aviation industry requires extreme precision and we were able to accomplish that with Zoho People.

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Surajit Banerjee Head of HR, SpiceJet Limited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is employee shift scheduling? 

Employee shift scheduling refers to the process of assigning, tracking, and managing our teams shifts so that in the right employees work at the right time. With an organized shift scheduling process, businesses can maintain consistent work schedules and improve productivity.

How does shift scheduling work? 

Shift scheduling is the process of assigning employees to different schedules on rotations. The most common types of shift schedules include fixed shifts, split shifts, 24/7 shifts, rotating shifts, overtime shifts, and graveyard shifts. Effective shift scheduling promotes flexibility, reduces burnout, and helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What is employee scheduling software? 

Employee shift scheduling software is a system that allows businesses to create, manage, and efficiently track employee shift schedules. Good shift scheduling software helps companies assign employees to shifts, automate shift rotations, and send timely notifications about shift changes to employees.

What are the benefits of using shift scheduling software? 

Investing in employee shift scheduling software helps businesses:

  • Create fair and transparent scheduling.
  • Overcome scheduling conflicts.
  • Accurately track employee work hours.
  • Make error-free payroll calculations.
  • Stay compliant with labor laws.

What does Zoho People's scheduling software do? 

The shift management system in Zoho People is flexible, dynamic, and customizable to your business needs. You can access Zoho People's shift service on the web and the mobile application. Using the shift scheduling software, you can define and regulate shifts, manage breaks, set up approvals, automate shift rotations, maintain shift patterns, introduce shift allowances, and notify employees of shift changes.