Retention made simple
This is your one-stop shop for keeping staff happy, engaged, and loyal. Explore tools, insights, and strategies to reduce turnover and create a workplace your team loves.
Why retention can't wait
55% of shift workers are thinking about quitting.
Burnout, unfair schedules, and lack of flexibility are driving them out, but you can change that.
The 2025 US Shift Pulse Report reveals what your staff really want and how to keep them engaged for the long haul.
Engagement that works
Small wins = big retention gains
Gamification isn’t just for games. It’s a powerful way to recognize hard work, encourage productivity, and build a sense of achievement in the workplace. It can help keep teams engaged and reduce burnout. Discover simple, creative strategies to bring it to life in your workplace.
Give your team more control and more reason to stay
Deputy makes it easy for shift workers to manage their schedules, track hours and breaks, request time off, and view timesheets, all from their phone.
With transparency and self-service tools built in, your team gains more control over their work life. This means less stress, fewer no-shows, and stronger trust
Mobile-first scheduling experience
Easy shift swaps, break tracking, and time-off requests
Transparent time tracking and payroll visibility
Find out how Deputy can help you reduce turnover and retain top talent with a personalized demo or free trial.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Deputy help improve retention for my business?
Deputy gives employees more control, fairness, and transparency from flexible scheduling and shift swaps to real-time feedback and recognition. These tools help reduce burnout, boost morale, and create a workplace people want to stay in.
- How does Deputy help prevent scheduling errors?
With AI-assisted scheduling and built-in compliance features, Deputy ensures the right people are scheduled at the right times. It flags conflicts, double bookings, and break violations before they happen, saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
- How can workforce management software improve my business's retention?
The right workforce management software reduces daily friction for both managers and staff. By automating tasks, supporting communication, and enabling flexibility, it helps create a more consistent, positive employee experience which is key to keeping your best people.
- Why is retention important for scaling a business?
Retention means less time spent hiring and training and more time focused on growth. Stable, experienced teams drive better service, stronger culture, and lower operating costs, all of which are essential when scaling.
- What are the risks of not focusing on retention?
High turnover drains time, resources, and morale. It can lead to understaffing, lower service quality, compliance risks, and added recruitment costs, all of which directly impact your bottom line.
- Can Deputy help with employee burnout?
Yes. Deputy helps prevent burnout by promoting fair scheduling, enabling easy time-off requests, and offering visibility into team workload. Real-time engagement insights also help managers act before burnout leads to resignations.
- Can Deputy’s scheduling tools help me manage multiple locations?
Absolutely. Deputy’s scheduling tools are designed to create efficient schedules across multiple roles and locations.