Furniture and home store scheduling: manage employee shifts

Published on
April 22, 2024
Furniture and home store scheduling: manage employee shifts

Managing employee schedules in a furniture, home, or decor store requires precision and flexibility. Shyfter offers dedicated scheduling software designed for the retail sector, helping you track time, manage shifts, handle leave requests, and ensure accurate overtime pay.

Time tracking for home and furniture stores

Easy clock-in with tablet or smartphone

With Shyfter POS installed on a tablet or phone, employees clock in and out using a personal PIN code. Each entry logs start, break, and end times directly in the system, ensuring reliable time tracking.

Real-time photo verification

Every clock-in can include a photo capture, providing visual proof of presence. The system works even offline, ensuring seamless operation without internet.

Flexible scheduling for any store hours

Plan shifts in minutes

Whether your store operates fixed hours, flexible schedules, evening shifts, or Sunday openings, Shyfter helps build compliant work schedules. Managers adjust shifts directly in the intuitive planning interface, ensuring smooth operations.

Leave and absence management

Simple online leave requests

Employees submit leave requests via Shyfter Staff, accessible 24/7. Managers receive instant notifications and approve or decline requests directly from the platform.

Track absences with supporting documents

For medical leave or other absences, employees can upload certificates or documents directly through the app. This ensures all records remain centralized and easily accessible.

Overtime management tailored to retail work

Automatic overtime tracking

Shyfter calculates overtime based on actual hours worked and contractual obligations. This includes Sunday work rates if the store operates in an authorized shopping zone. All overtime approvals are processed directly within the platform.

Real-time productivity tracking

Adjust staffing to daily activity

Shyfter’s productivity tool allows managers to monitor staffing needs and adjust shift coverage based on store traffic and operational requirements. Real-time data helps optimize workforce planning and avoid overstaffing or understaffing.

Digital clock-in tailored for furniture and decor stores

Fast setup and secure tracking

Shyfter installs in just five minutes and works with smartphones and tablets. Employees clock in using their personal PIN, and each entry records a photo for verification.

Works for multiple stores

For businesses managing several locations, Shyfter supports multi-site management. Employees can clock in at any location, and managers have a central view of all schedules and hours worked.

Centralized document management

Secure HR document storage

Employment contracts, signed documents, and work records are stored in a private cloud. Managers and employees access files anytime, ensuring up-to-date records.

Contracts and payroll integration

Shyfter assists in creating employment contracts, with electronic signatures for faster processing. All worked hours, including overtime and absences, are automatically exported to payroll, reducing administrative tasks.

Empower employees with shift management tools

Shift bidding and swaps

With Shyft Market, managers post available shifts, allowing employees to apply for extra work. Managers choose the most suitable candidate based on skills and availability.

Employees can also swap shifts directly via Shyft Swap, ensuring flexibility while keeping manager approval in place for every change.

Explore Shyfter for free

Free account or personalized demo

Managers can create a free account to test essential scheduling features, including time tracking, leave management, and shift planning.

For a complete overview, Shyfter offers a 20-minute personalized demo showcasing advanced tools like productivity tracking, multi-site management, and payroll integration.

Frequently asked questions about furniture and home store scheduling

How to set up a scheduling system for a furniture or decor store?

With fixed and flexible shifts, Sunday openings, and occasional extended hours, store employees need clear and accessible schedules. Shyfter centralizes scheduling, time tracking, leave management, and absence handling, aligning all processes with employment contracts and legal obligations.

How to create schedules for furniture and home store employees?

Start with your operating hours and peak periods. Include:

  • Required roles (sales staff, stock handlers, cashiers)
  • Legal working hours and rest requirements
  • Employee availability and special requests

Shyfter automates scheduling, allowing employees to view shifts, suggest availability, or apply for open slots via the app. Managers review and finalize schedules in minutes, ensuring efficient staffing for each store day.