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How to save 10 hours in 10 days with shift software


How much time does employee scheduling take your business? For managers and team leaders, it’s probably several hours a week.
By Tony Bushell

Is an employee shift app the fastest way to improve teamwork?


Have you heard the saying ‘teamwork makes the dream work’? It might make your eyes roll, but it’s true. Good teamwork has been proven to increase productivity, enhance company culture and extend staff loyalty.
By Tony Bushell

The 7 biggest mistakes all line managers make with their staff roster template


Being a line manager is no easy task. Leading a team means splitting your time between strategic jobs and staff development – and admin can interfere with supporting people’s needs.
By Tony Bushell

January 2023 Platform Updates


From Multi-Factor Authentication to additional reporting. Following customer feedback, we've published some updates to the WhosOffice platform which your business (and/or users) may find useful.
By Tony Bushell

Why is the 4 on 4 off shift pattern so popular?


Shift planning can be a complex art. Get it right, and your business can boost productivity and staff retention. But most companies try a few schedules before finding the ideal timetable.
By Tony Bushell

7 tips for a smooth staff onboarding process


Your relationship with a new employee starts the moment they’ve signed their contract. Every interaction between that person accepting the job and their first day creates an impression.
By Tony Bushell

What does the Carer’s Leave Bill mean for UK businesses?


There are millions of people in the UK needing long-term care – and for many, family support is the best option. The cost and high demand for professional services mean they are not available to everyone.
By Tony Bushell

7 strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace


Making the workplace more inclusive is a major HR priority. 80% of professionals want to work for an inclusive company. Yet up to 46% say they’ve experienced discrimination in their career.
By Tony Bushell

Could a better staff appraisal system improve your team’s performance?


Staff appraisals are a mainstay of most businesses. Providing teams with regular feedback has been proven to focus their performance and develop their skillset. Yet many staff feel disheartened by the quality of comments they receive from their employer.
By Tony Bushell

Revealed: The true cost of employee sick leave


Everyone gets sick; it’s a fact of life. Employers want to be sympathetic when staff members aren’t well enough to work and give them the opportunity to rest and recover. But a supportive approach can’t negate the cost of employee sick leave to your business.
By Tony Bushell

Should all shift workers have to work night shifts?


If you’re running a round-the-clock business, someone’s got to take the night shift. But are certain employees better suited to working non-standard hours than others?
By Tony Bushell

How to structure staff appraisals


Regular feedback is an effective way to improve people’s performance – whether it’s constructive criticism or praise for a job well done. But are you aware that just 1 in 4 people (26%) find their work appraisal useful?
By Tony Bushell

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