Frequently asked questions

• What Is holiday scheduling software?

  Holiday employee scheduling software makes it easier to manage hourly seasonal employees. Deputy’s scheduling software allows you to schedule team members according to their availability, time off, and skills. Managers have full visibility over wage costs for an efficient schedule, especially during the holiday rush.

• How can I use Deputy to best schedule staff over the holiday period?

  Deputy allows you to simply onboard all seasonal staff and create schedules weeks/months in advance. Our scheduling app integrates with leading payroll, POS, and HR systems so you can schedule the right staff for high-traffic days and ensure everyone is paid correctly, ontime and everytime.

• Can holiday season employees clock in using Deputy?

  Seasonal employees can clock in and out of shifts using any of Deputy's timeclock features, including its touchless employee time clock app. Employees can start and end shifts quickly with facial recognition and voice commands — reducing queues and supporting hygienic workplaces.

• Can Deputy help schedule meal and rest breaks for holiday staff?

  Absolutely! Deputy's Break Planning software allows you to schedule, manage, and record all of your seasonal employees' breaks and break types for each shift.

• Why do seasonal business owners love Deputy?

  Deputy wins over holiday seasonal businesses because it’s extremely easy to set up and easy to use. It’s simple to onboard all of your employees, get up to speed with all the Deputy features, and start saving hours on your employee admin.

• How can Deputy's scheduling software reduce seasonal labor costs?

  Deputy's demand forecasting helps businesses lower labor costs by optimizing schedule coverage and minimizing administration time. Our app flexes with your business during the holiday demands.