Staff planning management for hotels

Published on
March 1, 2024
Staff planning management for hotels

Time tracking

With Shyfter, your hotel staff can clock in and out directly from a tablet or smartphone. Using the Shyfter Staff or Shyfter POS apps and a personal PIN code, each employee manages their working hours. Managers can monitor daily clock-ins and check attendance in just a few clicks.

Work schedules

Create and manage day and night shifts with ease. Use Shyfter’s intuitive interface to define work schedules, adjust shifts, and handle last-minute changes directly from the app.

Leave requests

Employees can submit leave requests online at any time, directly from their phone or tablet. Managers receive notifications and can approve or decline requests instantly. Approved leave is automatically forwarded to payroll for accurate processing.

Absence management

Unexpected absences can also be reported via the app. Employees upload medical certificates or other documents directly into Shyfter, ensuring smooth administrative handling of absences.

Overtime management

Shyfter’s secure tracking of work hours ensures fair and accurate management of overtime. Each extra hour worked is logged and calculated based on the employee’s contract and actual working hours.

Productivity tracking

Shyfter helps improve both individual and team productivity by giving managers 24/7 access to up-to-date schedules, absence reports, and performance data. This makes hotel workforce management more efficient.

A dedicated app for hotel workforce management

Shyfter adapts to all types of hotels: business hotels, residential hotels, luxury hotels, or tourist accommodations.

  • quick and intuitive app setup
  • designed specifically for hospitality needs
  • clock-in via smartphone or tablet
  • secure access with personal PIN code
  • photo capture at clock-in, break, and clock-out
  • offline clock-in available
  • works on-site and for off-site assignments

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The Shyfter time clock, tailored for your hotel

  • employment contracts, amendments, and HR documents stored in a secure cloud
  • 24/7 access to all employee records
  • contract drafting and creation directly via Shyfter Staff
  • secure electronic signature for remote validation
  • real-time tracking of leave and absences
  • simplified payroll processing with automatic data transfer

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Monitor staff attendance across your hotel

  • offline clock-in when no internet is available
  • employees clock in and out via tablet or smartphone
  • photo capture at each clock-in
  • remote check-in for off-site employees
  • secure data access with personal PIN code
  • suitable for all hotel types: from independent hotels to luxury chains

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Simplify hotel workforce management

  • secure cloud storage for contracts and HR files
  • access contracts and documents anytime
  • draft contracts directly via Shyfter Staff
  • collect employee signatures digitally
  • track leave and absences 24/7
  • instantly transfer attendance data to payroll

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Empower employees to manage their own schedules

Shyfter allows hotel staff to request leave and report absences directly from their devices. Managers simply approve or reject these requests in the app.

The Shyft Market feature helps department heads assign available shifts to the right team members. The system also allows employees to volunteer for open shifts or swap shifts with colleagues through Shift Swap, subject to manager approval.

This flexibility reduces scheduling gaps and keeps your teams organized, even when last-minute changes arise.

One platform for all your hotel workforce needs

Whether you manage a hotel chain, a boutique hotel, or a luxury property, Shyfter provides centralized workforce management for all your locations.

  • explore Shyfter’s core features with a free account
  • or request a personalized 20-minute demo for a full tour of the platform

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FAQ: staff planning for hotels

How to set up a scheduling system for a hotel?

A scheduling platform like Shyfter centralizes all your hotel’s work schedules. Employees install the Shyfter app on their phone or tablet, giving managers full visibility over shifts, leaves, and absences. The platform also streamlines administrative processes for temporary staff, seasonal workers, and contractors.

How to create work schedules for a hotel?

A hotel schedule covers all staff: housekeeping, reception, night shifts, and backup staff for absences. Shyfter’s intuitive interface helps managers allocate shifts, approve leave requests, and monitor schedules from one place. All schedule changes are instantly visible to both managers and staff.