What is employee scheduling software?

Employee scheduling software is an automated, interactive solution for employee scheduling and communications. It is designed to streamline all the daily processes that go into scheduling, such as: Creating, filling, and publishing the schedule Checking against employee availability and qualifications Ensuring proper coverage on all shifts Making shift edits on the fly Filling call offs with available and qualified staff Handling shift swaps Communicating ongoing shift changes, updates, and reminders Identifying and clearing schedule conflicts, such as being double-booked or violating fatigue rules Ensuring employee self-service and 24/7 access to schedules, shift communications, and time off requests High-quality employee scheduling software solutions, like Humanity and Aladtec, are designed to flex to your organization’s unique needs, no matter how complex your positions, locations, and shift structures or rotations.

What are the benefits of employee scheduling software?

Employee scheduling software has many benefits, including: Automating scheduling and communications Taking the guesswork out of coverage, making it easy to fill gaps Becoming an employer of choice Controlling costs Handling daily schedule changes with ease Mitigating compliance risk In fact, our customers experience a return on investment (ROI) of eight to 10 times the cost of their TCP solution within just four months. But don’t take our word for it. Reach out to get your free ROI analysis, using your own business metrics and costs.

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Flexible employee scheduling for organizations of all sizes

Designed for dynamic workplaces, TCP Software's employee scheduling solution streamlines shift planning, ensures compliance, and provides real-time updates that save time, reduce costs, and improve employee satisfaction.

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Shift planning made easy

Customizable scheduling dashboards allow managers to easily create and manage shift schedules with intuitive tools that provide a comprehensive view of coverage, templates, and notifications.
Automated shift assignments save time by using built-in features to assign shifts based on employee availability, preferences, and skill sets, ensuring optimal coverage every time.
Real-time updates and notifications keep everyone in sync, ensuring employees stay informed of schedule changes and can respond without delays.

Optimize staffing with AI-powered forecasting

AI forecasting analyzes historical data and trends to accurately predict demand and align staffing coverage with business needs.
Automated scheduling uses forecasts to build optimized schedules and fill shifts with the best-fit employees automatically.
Labor optimization features help minimize overstaffing, reduce labor costs, and ensure efficient resource allocation.

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Ensure compliance with confidence

Use automation to schedule breaks and manage shifts in alignment with state labor laws and internal policies.
Compliance features flag potential scheduling conflicts and helps you adhere to collective bargaining agreements.
Skill gap identification ensures the right employees are assigned to the right roles, reducing risks and promoting fairness.

Gain insights with streamlined reporting and analytics

Built-in reporting simplifies data collection and organization, making it easier to analyze key metrics.
Detailed insights into labor costs help identify inefficiencies like wasted hours, overtime, and compliance-related expenses.
Customizable reports track performance indicators, enabling data-driven decisions to optimize scheduling and budgets.

Seamless integrations

TCP Software offers hundreds of integrations, including major payroll providers and ERP/HCM vendors, with an open API for easy customization.

Scheduling in your field

Employee scheduling needs look different in each field. Trusted by over 30,000 customers, our software is designed to flexibly meet your organization's unique needs.

Flexible employee scheduling for organizations of all sizes

We’re excited to connect and share how TCP Software can help your organization.

Shift planning made easy

Optimize staffing with AI-powered forecasting

Discover how TCP Software can elevate your scheduling

Ensure compliance with confidence

Gain insights with streamlined reporting and analytics

Seamless integrations

Scheduling in your field

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