A weekly schedule is a method of work organization over a period of one week, often used for employee management tasks.
How to Prepare a Weekly Work Schedule?
A weekly work schedule enables managers to allocate time slots between team members to meet both company and employee needs.
Here is some information to consider when creating a weekly schedule:
- Maximum shift length
- Periods of employee availability
- Traffic and workload
- Business hours
- Labor costs
Several specialized tools are available to facilitate the creation of weekly schedules, including certain employee management software programs. Several Excel work schedule templates are also available online.
Why Create a Weekly Work Schedule?
A weekly work schedule makes it easier to manage labor costs. It also enables managers to better plan for busy periods and staff accordingly.
