For public safety agencies, shift bidding is a process where employees place a “bid” to express interest in available shifts, instead of directly being assigned to them. Though some agencies offer shift bidding as part of collective bargaining agreements, others offer shift bidding to ensure equitable schedules and boost employee engagement, even without union requirements. ... Tech Tip: Introduction to Shift Bidding
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November 09, 2023
Scheduling managers: raise your hand if anyone has ever come to you saying, “But you approved my shift trade/PTO last month,” and you have zero recollection of that action? Even if you didn’t actually raise your hand, chances are you’re nodding along. We’re all human and sometimes we can’t remember all these details. Thankfully, the ... Tech Tip: System Log – Your Record of Events
September 30, 2023
As a Greek philosopher once said, “Change is the only constant,” and that certainly applies to employee schedules. Despite having regular schedules and rotations in public safety, schedulers still need to modify rotations at times. These modifications are needed when: An employee needs to be moved to a different rotation, schedule, or position. An employee’s ... Tech Tip: How to Modify Existing Repeats and Rotations
September 12, 2023
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