Overview
Shift scheduling is the process of assigning employees to shifts in advance — defining who works, when, and in which role.
A well-organized schedule saves managers valuable time, prevents understaffing or overstaffing situations, and allows employees to know their upcoming schedule ahead of time.
Who is it for?
Shift scheduling is relevant for any business that employs shift workers — restaurants, retail, hotels, clinics, warehouses, security, and more. The more employees and shifts you manage, the greater the need for a dedicated scheduling tool.
What does EZTime offer?
EZTime allows you to plan your work schedule digitally and in one place — assign employees to shifts, manage availability and preferences, and send schedules directly to employees through the app.
The system also includes tools that significantly reduce the time it takes to build a schedule, for example:
Automatic scheduling — the system assigns employees to shifts automatically based on predefined settings and preferences
Duplicate previous schedules — copy a schedule from a previous period and adjust it instead of starting from scratch
Recurring assignments — set a fixed schedule for an employee across multiple days or weeks in a single click
Drag and drop — reassign an employee to a different shift quickly, without having to delete and reassign
Ready to get started?
If this is your first time setting up a schedule in the system, start here: Setting Up Your First Work Schedule — create a schedule, define shifts, and assign employees
If you already have a schedule set up and want to assign employees to shifts: Assigning Employees to Shifts