Job&Talent Business | Planning
Manage your shifts from one simple interface
An intuitive and powerful interface
Track all shifts and outstanding actions directly from your planning tab.
Colored boxes with numbers show published shifts and number of people assigned, providing a clear visual snapshot of your coverage.
Get simple, visual cues to take action
Take quick action as needed to ensure adequate staffing.
White boxes with numbers means people need to be assigned to the shift, and that the shift is unpublished.
Quickly set up one-off and recurring shifts
Be agile with one-off shifts
Efficiently set up and manage one-off shifts.
This flexibility reduces gaps, optimizes resources and maintains productivity, leading to smoother operations and planning lower costs.
Automate your routine tasks
Set up recurring shifts to streamline and automate routine tasks.
This consistency ensures critical roles are always covered, reducing manual errors and saving time with minimal effort.
Give teams more certainty
Set up your shifts in advance and establish a clear planning framework.
By having an organized shift structure, teams know what to expect. As a result, productivity improves due to better coordination, reduced stress, and fewer unexpected changes in the work schedule.
Roster your most reliable people based on data
Easily assign people to shifts
Once you’ve set up your shift, you can assign people to shifts with a couple of clicks.
Everyone who appears in your list is available, meaning you can complete this task quickly and with little effort.
Use data to make better choices
Leverage data and insights to make informed decisions about who to schedule.
By using data-driven rostering, you can increase attendance and improve overall shift reliability.
Share your expectations
We let workers know that their ratings and other KPIs are used to make rostering decisions.
With this level of transparency, they know that by not responding, or not showing up, it will have a material impact on future shift and employment opportunities.
Publish and edit shifts, and update workers instantly
Review and publish your shifts
Before you publish your shift, do a quick review of your shift key info.
This simple yet important review step gives you assurance that you’ve got everything organized correctly. Once you’re ready, simply tap publish.
Make changes simply
You can make changes to published shifts simply and quickly.
Tap any field you need to modify, and supervisor and worker apps will update immediately.
Seamlessly sync with workers
If your shift updates impact workers, they’ll need to reconfirm their attendance.
For example, if you change the shift date or time, they’ll need to respond. If they don’t, it impacts their response score.
This gives you assurance they’ve got the latest info.
Automate your communications
Automated push notifications means you’ll have no need for manual follow-ups.
Workers can easily confirm their shifts through the worker app, which then updates your shift KPIs. This means you can focus on and fix any gaps, rather than chasing confirmations.
Track your shift fulfillment data in real time
Get real time shift fulfillment data
Get to-the-minute data of all the shifts you’ve planned.
Real-time data keeps you informed, so you can react at lightening speed to fill every shift.
Stay ahead of the game
Gain powerful data on the best times to publish shifts to consistently hit 100% fulfillment.
Our data and insights helps you maximize shift confirmations and increasingly drive efficiencies.
Gain data and insights to optimize your workforce distribution
Optimize your planning
Access valuable insights from your shift data, including trends that help you optimize future planning.
Compare planned versus actual attendance to identify and address potential gaps.
Identify patterns in behavior
Before assigning shifts, deep dive into real-time insights into attendance patterns.
By analyzing attendance trends over time, you can identify recurring issues, such as frequent no-shows or late arrivals, and address them before they impact your operations.
Monitor attendance trends effortlessly
With real-time insights from Job&Talent Business, planning becomes more strategic and data-driven. Plan your resources more effectively, and ensure your teams are aligned with operational goals. Whether it's adjusting schedules to reduce overtime, or proactively addressing attendance gaps, the power of data enables smarter, more agile planning for better business outcomes.
Increase productivity with targeted rostering
Onboard new workers strategically
Identify new hires and distribute them across different shifts.
This helps you to accelerate their proficiency without compromising productivity.
Roster top performers alongside improvers
Rostering top performers alongside improvers creates a balanced and supportive team dynamic.
High achievers set a standard of excellence, while those who are still developing benefit from their experience and work ethic.
Build a better culture
Effective workforce planning lays the foundation for a positive workplace culture.
When shifts are well-organized, employees feel valued and less stressed, knowing their time and skills are being used efficiently. This leads to higher job satisfaction, improved morale and stronger team cohesion.
FAQs
How does the planning feature simplify shift scheduling?
The planning feature automates shift scheduling by allowing you to create and manage one-off and recurring shifts with ease. You can set up shifts in advance, assign workers quickly, and make adjustments on the fly. This streamlines the entire scheduling process, saving time and reducing errors, which helps to maintain operational efficiency.
Can I plan and manage recurring shifts?
Yes, the platform allows you to easily set up and manage recurring shifts. You can automate shift schedules for daily, weekly, or monthly cycles, reducing the need for manual updates. This feature ensures consistent staffing and saves time, particularly for businesses with regular or predictable work patterns.
How does the Job&Talent Business platform help reduce absenteeism?
The Job&Talent Business platform reduces absenteeism by leveraging data on workers’ attendance history, response rates, and performance ratings. When creating shifts, you can prioritize assigning reliable workers with strong attendance records. This proactive approach helps to minimize no-shows and ensures a dependable workforce.
What is geolocation clocking and why is it beneficial?
Geolocation clocking allows workers to clock in and out from specific locations using their mobile devices. This feature ensures accurate time tracking, prevents time theft, and provides real-time data on worker attendance, helping you maintain control over workforce management.
How does the platform support better workforce planning?
The platform offers data-driven insights that allow you to make informed decisions about workforce distribution. You can analyze attendance trends, plan shifts more accurately, and quickly adjust staffing levels in response to operational needs, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.
How do I plan and assign shifts to workers?
You can plan and assign shifts to workers quickly through the platform’s intuitive interface. Use data like attendance scores, performance ratings, and availability to make informed decisions. This ensures that the right people are in the right roles, improving overall productivity and reducing scheduling conflicts.
Can I track shift confirmations from workers?
Yes, the platform allows you to send shifts directly to workers via push notifications. Workers can easily confirm their shifts, providing you with real-time updates on who is scheduled to work. This feature helps ensure that shifts are covered and reduces last-minute cancellations.
What is the “no show” feature, and how does it work?
The “no show” feature tracks workers who fail to attend their scheduled shifts. It aggregates this data, helping you identify patterns and take corrective action. This proactive management reduces the impact of absenteeism on your business operations.