Shiftboard — HR & Recruiting

What is Shiftboard?

Shiftboard is an employee scheduling software designed for mission-critical industries such as manufacturing, energy, and corrections. It uses robust data intelligence and automation to create adaptive, worker-friendly schedules that maximize shift coverage, even when operating plans change. Shiftboard helps organizations move away from manual scheduling and one-size-fits-all automation, offering a configurable solution that matches the specific needs of each plant or unit.

Who is it for?

Shiftboard is built for shift-based employers, particularly those in manufacturing, energy, and corrections. It serves organizations that need to manage complex scheduling requirements, including multiple sites, compliance rules (like API RP 755 in the energy sector), and employee preferences. It is not intended for small businesses with simple scheduling needs or for industries that do not rely on shift work.

Key problems it solves

Shiftboard addresses the challenges of scheduling a shift-based workforce by automating shift assignments, reducing manual effort, and improving coverage. It helps attract and retain employees by offering transparent, fair, and flexible schedules. It also optimizes workforce capacity to match demand even with limited labor resources, and it supports change management through targeted communications and employee self-service.

Real use cases

In manufacturing, Shiftboard has helped companies like Medline increase productivity and retention by leveraging employee preferences. In energy, Shell saved nearly $3M in costs while ensuring compliance with API RP 755. In corrections, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General uses Shiftboard for reliable scheduling, with responsive support. The software is trusted by global brands and is now part of UKG, powering the future of workforce management.

• Auto Scheduling — Assign optimal resources by matching shift needs to resources based on qualifications, location, availability, OT status, and seniority.
• Employee Self-Service Mobile Apps — Native iOS and Android apps let workers manage schedules, request time off, clock in, and access other functions on the go.
• Shift Trading — Enable staff to manage shift trades with configurable manager approval.
• Self Scheduling — Allow employees to pick up shifts for which they qualify, improving flexibility.
• Premium SMS (Two-Way Texting) — Notify and accept shifts via two-way text messaging (additional charges apply).
• Demand Planner — Use historical and forecast data to create optimized schedules (available on Enterprise plan).
• Multiple Sites — Manage schedules and teams across multiple product instances, with global roll-up reporting (Enterprise plan).

Shiftboard pricing: from $X/mo (contact for quote).

Business Plan

Robust scheduling for a single site. Includes core scheduling & communication, auto scheduling, automated notifications, site branding, multiple languages, employee self-service mobile apps, schedule preferences, shift trading, self scheduling, time-off requests, and automatic shift reminders.

Enterprise Plan

Scalable scheduling for multi-site organizations. Includes all Business features plus intelligent auto scheduling, team-based scheduling, custom profiles, standby lists, shift pick-up, targeted communications, premium SMS (additional charges may apply), unlimited profile types, multiple sites, and demand planner.

Free demo available — request a demo to get pricing details.

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