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Learn how to increase your production's OEE through intelligent shift planning and sustainably minimise organisational downtime.
Learn how a skill matrix supports the requirements of IATF 16949 and contributes to skill management in the automotive industry.
Find out how you can digitize and automate shift scheduling by integrating shyftplan into your SAP landscape.
Optimize your shift scheduling through the combined use of SAP SuccessFactors and shyftplan – for greater efficiency and satisfaction.
Discover how the 4-Shift Model boosts efficiency in scheduling. Learn strategies for optimal shift scheduling, even in continuous operations.
Discover the 20 Best Shift Scheduling Tools for 2025 for Efficient Shift Scheduling, Including Excel.
How much overtime is permitted in shift work? Learn everything about statutory maximum limits, time off in lieu, and legally compliant additional work.
In this article, learn why leading manufacturing companies are increasingly moving away from Excel for workforce scheduling.
We will show you the advantages of automated personnel resource planning (PEP) and how your company can benefit from it.
Compare all shift models. Discover the benefits of 3-shift, 4-shift, and 5-shift systems in part-time and full-time continuous operations.
Learn how to meet ISO 9001 requirements and systematically manage qualifications with a digital skill matrix.
How the 5-shift system stops personnel shortages and makes shift work more predictable.
Learn how to align shift scheduling in industrial environments with the challenges of the Future of Work and Industry 4.0
Learn more about the combination of user-friendliness and enterprise-level IT security standards within shyftplan’s shift scheduling software. Read more now.
Compare SaaS and On-Premise shift planning solutions to choose the best fit for your business needs. Learn about their advantages and disadvantages.
Discover the top 12 workforce scheduling software solutions for maximum efficiency and compliance. Explore strategic criteria for your workforce planning tool.
Find out how shift patterns are used in industry and manufacturing to achieve maximum efficiency and staff satisfaction.
Find out whether posting duty schedules in public is permitted under the GDPR and how you can protect your employees’ personal data in a legally compliant manner through digital rights management.
This article examines the legal foundations of shift scheduling: the Working Hours Act, the works council, and data protection.
Learn everything you need to know about legally compliant scheduling and digital solutions here.
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How the 4-day workweek makes shift work more attractive and healthier for employees.
Why predictability boosts motivation and modern shift scheduling is indispensable.
Time accounts are a valuable resource. Dr. Hoff explains how to use the traffic light principle to boost productivity and prevent overload.
Learn how multi-staffing systems and proactive annual planning reconcile employees' desire for predictability with operational requirements.
Dr. Andreas Hoff explains how multiple staffing systems solve complex staffing needs and promote collaboration across team boundaries.
How Dr. Hoff makes equitable rostering measurable – explained practically.
Productive implementation of the FFSSNN shift plan with solutions from Dr. Hoff.
How combined shift systems create flexibility – Insights from Dr. Hoff.
Dr. Hoff presents a practical 5-step guide for developing efficient and flexible shift models.
Learn from Dr. Hoff how to integrate working time accounts into shift systems and evaluate absences fairly.
Dr. Andreas Hoff explains how flexible shift systems and innovative planning models efficiently absorb fluctuations in demand.
Learn how industrial companies can implement flexible working time models in shift operations – with digital tools for greater planning reliability and efficiency.
Discover how modern absence management software enables you to find the best possible staffing for each shift, even in cases of short-term absences or increased demand.
Discover how software solutions enhance workforce demand planning and prevent scheduling errors.
Discover the key product innovations and updates from shyftplan in 2025. Learn how to make your shift scheduling even more efficient.
AI offers enormous potential, yet 79% of teams lack the competence. Learn how intelligent software closes this gap in shift scheduling.
Learn why chat tools pose compliance risks and how to manage your manufacturing in an audit-proof manner.
Learn how the combination of quantitative and qualitative workforce planning reduces costs and prevents bottlenecks.
Learn how to design shift schedules during short-time work that are flexible, legally compliant, and employee-friendly.
Rigid shift scheduling endangers your productivity. Learn how modern workforce management reduces turnover and increases operational efficiency.
Here's how we protect your data from the U.S. CLOUD Act and ensure compliance through our new European infrastructure.
Avoid bottlenecks in resource planning with our 5 tips. Learn more and optimize your processes.
Experience the future of shift work: At the Fraunhofer Future Work Lab, shyftplan shows how New Work & flexibility can succeed in the Smart Factory.