Workforce management for campgrounds and outdoor hotels

Published on
March 1, 2024
Workforce management for campgrounds and outdoor hotels

Time tracking

Planning and tracking staff hours is essential for campgrounds and outdoor hotels. With Shyfter, employees clock in and out directly from a tablet or smartphone. Whether they are permanent staff, seasonal workers, or temporary hires, each employee uses their personal PIN code via the Shyfter Staff and Shyfter POS apps. Managers can monitor daily check-ins and ensure teams are on-site when needed.

Work schedules

Shyfter simplifies shift planning for daytime, evening, and overnight operations. Managers can create and adjust schedules for reception, maintenance, housekeeping, and entertainment teams directly from a centralized dashboard.

Leave management

Employees request leave or rest days directly from the Shyfter app, available 24/7 from their smartphone or tablet. Managers approve or deny requests via their control panel, ensuring quick and transparent processing.

Absence management

For unexpected absences, employees submit requests through Shyfter, with the option to attach medical certificates or supporting documents directly in the app. These documents are securely accessible to payroll staff.

Overtime tracking

Shyfter automatically tracks contractual hours versus hours worked, calculating overtime for both permanent and seasonal staff. This ensures precise payroll processing without manual intervention.

Productivity monitoring

Shyfter gives campground managers real-time visibility into workforce activity. Managers know exactly which staff are on duty and can optimize personnel deployment to match operational needs and guest volumes.

Modern workforce management for outdoor hospitality

From luxury glamping to traditional campgrounds, outdoor accommodations need tailored tools for managing staff.

  • fast setup and easy adoption
  • built for campground and outdoor hotel operators
  • clock in via tablet or smartphone
  • secure access with personal PIN codes
  • photo capture for additional security at check-in and check-out
  • works even without internet connection
  • use on-site or remotely during off-site assignments

A dedicated time clock for campground staff

  • secure cloud storage for contracts and HR documents
  • 24/7 access to employment contracts for staff and managers
  • generate contracts for permanent, temporary, and seasonal workers directly in Shyfter Staff
  • legally binding e-signatures for remote validation
  • real-time tracking of leave and absences
  • seamless integration with payroll software

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Real-time tracking for all campground teams

  • works with or without internet
  • clock in/out via smartphone or tablet
  • photo verification for added security
  • accessible for staff working off-site or remotely
  • secure personal PIN for every employee
  • designed for campgrounds, glamping sites, and outdoor hospitality businesses

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Advanced HR management for campgrounds and outdoor hotels

  • dedicated cloud storage for HR files and contracts
  • permanent access to each employee’s contract details
  • create and edit contracts directly in Shyfter Staff
  • legally compliant e-signatures for all HR documents
  • real-time tracking of leave, rest days, and absences
  • simplified payroll preparation with automatic data transfer

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More flexibility and autonomy for campground staff

Campgrounds often rely on seasonal workers and external contractors alongside their permanent teams. With Shyfter, all employees manage their own leave and absence requests directly from their devices. Managers only need to validate or deny requests, saving time for everyone.

Shyft Market lets managers assign open shifts directly to available team members, simplifying scheduling even during peak periods or last-minute staff shortages.

With Shift Swap, employees can also exchange shifts among themselves. Managers retain approval rights, ensuring transparency and operational continuity. Staff can also apply for open shifts, giving them more control over their schedules.

Discover Shyfter for your campground

Whether you run a luxury campground, glamping site, or nature-based accommodation, Shyfter simplifies your HR processes in just a few minutes.

Start by creating a free account to explore Shyfter’s core features, or schedule a personalized 20-minute demo to see the platform in action and discuss your specific needs.

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FAQ: workforce planning for campgrounds

How to set up a scheduling system for a campground?

Centralize all workforce management in one place with Shyfter. Employees clock in via their mobile devices, and managers track all hours and leave requests directly through the Shyfter admin dashboard.

How to create a campground staff schedule?

Each employee receives their schedule in the app and manages their clock-in times based on their assigned shifts. Managers create and adjust schedules, approve last-minute changes, and monitor real-time attendance directly from Shyfter.