Availability

• Analyses historical data to generate optimal staff rosters, giving appropriate coverage while considering employee preferences and availability..

• Absence tracking allows supervisors to see who is sick. PeoplePlan then suggests qualified cover from the available staff pool.

• Seasonal trends, special events, and historical patterns help predict staffing needs with greater accuracy, preventing both under/overstaffing.

• Employee self-service enables staff members to view their schedules, request time off and overtime, and swap shifts, improving employee satisfaction through greater flexibility.

• Integration with time and attendance systems provides managers with precise data on actual hours worked versus scheduled hours.

• Skills tracking functionality maintains records of employee certifications, training, and competencies, ensuring that shifts are only assigned to properly qualified staff members.

• Notifications of schedule changes, open shifts, or coverage are sent to relevant team members through their preferred channels.

• Reports provide insights on key metrics like schedule adherence, overtime utilisation, and labour cost allocation, helping to identify opportunities to improve efficiency.