Resources

As long as shift work has existed, so has a shift swap. It’s done in pubs and restaurants, care homes and hospitals all around the world. We’re here to help you swap your questions for answers on everything to do with the humble shift swap.

There’s no rest for the wicked in some lines of work, which is why some industries use 24-hour shift patterns to make sure there’s cover around the clock. Here’s everything you need to know about 24-hour shift patterns.

Every shift needs to have someone in charge, right? That’s where a shift supervisor comes in. But what does a shift supervisor do exactly? We’ve taken a look at the roles and responsibilities of this vital position that every business needs.

Not sure how a 4-on-3-off shift pattern works? We’ve got you. Read on to find out everything you need to get your head round this popular rota schedule.

Good things often come in doubles - double dip sherbet, double cheeseburgers, double scoop ice cream - but what about double shifts? We’ve got everything you need to double your knowledge of this type of shift practice.

Do night shift jobs sound like the stuff of nightmares to you? We’re here to dispel the myths around this vital role, take a look at what industries employ night shift jobs and why, and dive into a few of the pros and cons. Now, who’s making some coffee?

Two words that will strike fear into any employer or manager, a missed shift can have a huge impact on a business and its staff. So we’ve taken a look into the common causes of missed shifts - and what you can do to prevent them.

Open shifts can be the lifeblood of any business that uses shift work and scheduling. But how exactly do they work? We’ve got the lowdown on open shifts, giving you everything you need to know about this handy little scheduling option.

Never heard of a Pitman shift schedule before? We’re here to change that, with everything you need to know about this popular shift pattern. How does it work? What is it used for? Who the hell is Pitman? Read on and all will be revealed.

Time tracking in a business is just as important as accounting, payroll, inventory and anything else. Yet it’s not always done as well as it could be. We’re here to get to the bottom of time tracking and give you everything you need to know about this unsung component of any business. After all, time is money my friend.

As the world turns on its axis, and one man works while another relaxes, so it goes with rotating shifts. This shift pattern sees workers rotate between different shifts and working hours, but how does it work? Here’s the lowdown.

You’ve heard of bidding at an auction, but what about bidding for shifts at work? It might sound a little odd, but shift bidding is actually a fairly common practice in lots of shift-based industries.

Night owls, early risers, weekend warriors… this one's for you! We’re talking shift differentials - something you might be familiar with if you've ever worked a late shift or picked up some extra work outside your normal hours. But what is a shift differential to the rest of us? And how do they work? Read on to find out all about this handy little perk.