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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Organizations in healthcare and training often face challenges with manual scheduling processes, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. TCP Software’s Humanity scheduling solution offers a streamlined, automated approach, reducing scheduling time and improving communication. By ensuring appropriate staffing for specialized roles, it enhances operational efficiency and the overall experience for staff and participants. The result? More time to focus on delivering exceptional services and less time spent managing schedules.

"Humanity has cut my time spent scheduling in half."

Leslie Nester | Simulated Participant Coordinator

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Spend less time managing shift chaos, more time caring for patients.

Automate shift communications

Share updates, set shift reminders, and configure shift trades and pickups via our top-rated mobile app

Control labor costs

Eliminate overscheduling, unneeded overtime, and inaccurate timekeeping—and automate payroll calculations for shift differentials, overtime, and more

Drive just-right coverage for compliant schedules

Auto-schedule the right staffing mix for proper patient care and gain peace of mind from auditready historical records.

Streamline scheduling with AI-based forecasting

Use AI-based forecasting to know exactly how to staff across positions and events, auto-fill schedules in a few clicks, and easily fill call offs with available and qualified staff.

Provide standout employee flexibility

Offer ease and transparency at every touch point, from availability submissions to easy time capture to configured 24/7 self-service access to schedules and hours.

With TCP’s employee scheduling solution you can track schedules and availability even across multiple jobs. You can also monitor budgeted hours and abide by work thresholds.