Auto-scheduling that saves valuable time

Frequently asked questions

• What are the benefits of automated employee scheduling?

  Automated employee scheduling increases workplace efficiency, makes payroll easier, helps organize teams on the fly, and increases scheduling flexibility.

• What is automated scheduling?

  Automated scheduling, or auto-scheduling, is a way of using artificial intelligence to create an optimal schedule for your staff. It helps remove guesswork and frustration, while also limiting the chances for human error.

• What is the best automated scheduling system for small businesses?

  There are a number of criteria that can help you decide on the best automated scheduling system for your small business, including user interface, usability, integrations, and cost.

• How do you set up an automatic shift schedule?

  You'll find that setting up an automatic shift schedule is easy to do in Deputy. Configuring your automatic shift schedule will require a few pieces of initial information (demand signals), such as units you project to sell in a given period and staff count. Once your business demand is set, you'll be able to easily allocate shifts according to a few simple pieces of logic, after which Deputy will auto fill the empty shifts with the most cost effective allotment of employees.

• Is there a free app for scheduling employees?

  Deputy is the best free app for scheduling employees. Not only is Deputy easy-to-use, our software enables you to schedule the right people at the right times and automatically factors in staff availability.

• How do I improve my schedule efficiency?

  Improving scheduling efficiency requires automation to avoid time-consuming, repetitive tasks while still considering your bottom line. A scheduling software can take staff availability, demand, and time-off requests into account and build optimal schedules accordingly. When last minute changes are needed, quickly adjust schedules and use in-app communication to save time notifying the team.