--- title: WorkforceOptimizer Blog | Workforce scheduling description: Workforce scheduling | Blog and thoughts sharing --- ![WorkforceOptimizer-logo-1](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorkforceOptimizer-logo-1.png?width=440&name=WorkforceOptimizer-logo-1.png)   [![bg17](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bg17.png?width=2000&name=bg17.png "bg17")](https://workforceoptimizer.com/) ## [Fairness in work distribution](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/fairness-in-work-distribution) Posted by [Moderator Hwee](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/moderator-hwee) on Jun 17, 2019 9:56:43 AM [![roster fairness (1)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hubfs/roster%20fairness%20(1).png)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/fairness-in-work-distribution) According to the International Labour Organisation, ILO Geneva, most nations have stipulated requirements for a weekly rest day. It is mostly Sundays or in some cases, a continuous rest period of 24 hours per week. [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/fairness-in-work-distribution) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/fairness-in-work-distribution#comments-listing) Topics: [Predictive Workload](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/predictive-workload), [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling), [Dynamic rescheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/dynamic-rescheduling), [Time and Attendance](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/time-and-attendance) ## [Robust coverage](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/robust-coverage) Posted by [Moderator Hwee](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/moderator-hwee) on Feb 27, 2019 11:53:26 AM [![Workforce optimizer shift coverage](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hubfs/Shift%20coverage%20banner.png)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/robust-coverage) Flipping through staff profiles and checking and counter-checking team members’ availability and speciality and level of proficiency? For many industries, especially the healthcare, roster is not just a matching of demand and supply of manpower during a certain period. [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/robust-coverage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/robust-coverage#comments-listing) Topics: [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling), [Maximize staff utilization](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/maximize-staff-utilization) ## [3 tips to workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/4-tips-to-workforce-scheduling) Posted by [Ken Peh](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/ken-peh) on Oct 4, 2018 10:02:00 AM *Reading time: 4 minutes* ![Blog Header 3](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Header%203.png?width=300&name=Blog%20Header%203.png)Workforce scheduling is one of the most important elements of workforce management strategy. As easy as it may seems to be, however, it is not. Most HR personnel are still having a lot of problems with optimizing staffing and employee roster planning, allocation of work resources.  [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/4-tips-to-workforce-scheduling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/4-tips-to-workforce-scheduling#comments-listing) Topics: [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling), [October 2018](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/october-2018) ## [What is workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/what-is-workforce-scheduling) Posted by [Ken Peh](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/ken-peh) on Oct 2, 2018 10:52:00 AM *Reading time: 2 minutes* ![Hand with marker writing Its Monday Don't Forget to be Awesome](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Hand%20with%20marker%20writing%20Its%20Monday%20Don't%20Forget%20to%20be%20Awesome.jpeg?width=300&name=Hand%20with%20marker%20writing%20Its%20Monday%20Don't%20Forget%20to%20be%20Awesome.jpeg) Workforce scheduling, or manpower planning, is a combination of arts and science. At its core, its main objective is to have the correct number of staff coupled with their best and optimized skill sets. Marrying the two mentioned with the correct timing, its purpose is to meet predicted and forecasted work for all levels available. And by the word "Optimized", all of these tasks should be completed with the minimal resources invested.  [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/what-is-workforce-scheduling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/what-is-workforce-scheduling#comments-listing) Topics: [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling), [October 2018](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/october-2018) ## [How mobile technologies affect today's workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/how-mobile-technologies-affect-todays-workforce-scheduling) Posted by [Ken Peh](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/ken-peh) on Sep 27, 2018 11:01:53 AM *Reading time: 3 minutes* ![Thinking woman in glasses looking up with light idea bulb above head isolated on gray wall background](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Thinking%20woman%20in%20glasses%20looking%20up%20with%20light%20idea%20bulb%20above%20head%20isolated%20on%20gray%20wall%20background.jpeg?width=300&name=Thinking%20woman%20in%20glasses%20looking%20up%20with%20light%20idea%20bulb%20above%20head%20isolated%20on%20gray%20wall%20background.jpeg)*"Employee scheduling automates the process of creating and maintaining a schedule. Automating the scheduling of employees increases productivity and makes many secretarial and manual scheduling positions obsolete".* Such solution usually tracks vacation time, sick time, compensation time, and alert when there are conflicts. As scheduling data is accumulated over time, it may be extracted for payroll or to analyse past activity. [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/how-mobile-technologies-affect-todays-workforce-scheduling) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/how-mobile-technologies-affect-todays-workforce-scheduling#comments-listing) Topics: [September 2018](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/september-2018), [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling) ## [You finally hired the right person. Great! What's next?](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/you-finally-hired-the-right-person.-great-whats-next) Posted by [Ken Peh](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/author/ken-peh) on Sep 25, 2018 10:57:00 AM *Reading time: 2 minutes* *![Business man pointing to transparent board with text You're Hired!](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Business%20man%20pointing%20to%20transparent%20board%20with%20text%20You're%20Hired!.jpeg?width=300&name=Business%20man%20pointing%20to%20transparent%20board%20with%20text%20You're%20Hired!.jpeg)*Yes! You finally hired the correct person for their dream job. How about giving them what is required to start on the job effectively? In today's competitive business world, it is important to provide every staff the correct tool to ensure maximum productivity. By the moniker of "tool", our article here today refers to proper and systematic planning of staff timetable. This explains the importance of workforce scheduling and how it comes into play in a high performing organization.   In a light-hearted manner to kick-start your week, learn the importance of workforce scheduling via the entertaining comic strips:  [Read More](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/you-finally-hired-the-right-person.-great-whats-next) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/you-finally-hired-the-right-person.-great-whats-next#comments-listing) Topics: [September 2018](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/september-2018), [Workforce scheduling](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling) ## *The WorkforceOptimizer blog provides weekly thought pieces on the challenges, solutions and happenings in the workplace. Subscribe below for weekly updates.* ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [September 2018 (11)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/september-2018) - [October 2018 (9)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/october-2018) - [Predictive Workload (7)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/predictive-workload) - [Workforce Optimizer (7)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-optimizer) - [Workforce scheduling (6)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-scheduling) - [November 2018 (5)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/november-2018) - [Time and Attendance (5)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/time-and-attendance) - [Dynamic rescheduling (4)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/dynamic-rescheduling) - [Maximize staff utilization (4)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/maximize-staff-utilization) - [Artificial Intelligence (3)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [August 2018 (3)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/august-2018) - [workforce analytics (3)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/workforce-analytics) - [allowance calculation (1)](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/blog/tag/allowance-calculation) See all - ![FriarTuck](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hubfs/Friar_Tuck_April2018%20Theme/images/ftlogo-noborder-300x56.png) #### Follow Us On [![LinkedIn](https://info.workforceoptimizer.com/hubfs/Friar_Tuck_April2018%20Theme/images/flat_linkedin.png "LinkedIn")](https://linkedin.com/company/friartuck) #### Contact Us - +65 3158 1484 - Sales: sales@workforceoptimizer.com Address: 622 Lor 1 Toa Payoh Level 2 Singapore 319763 © 2018 FriarTuck. -