Glossary
Glossary
7 on 7 off schedule
Working for seven days in a row? No thank you. Working for seven days in a row followed by seven days off? Now we’re talking. The 7 on 7 off schedule might seem a little out there, but it’s a popular shift pattern that has certainly its benefits. Here’s the lowdown on the 7 on 7 off schedule, helping you to make up your own mind about this work hard, rest hard approach.
GlossaryLong-term sick pay
It can be an uncomfortable subject for some, but it’s important that employers are aware of long-term sick pay requirements - and that employees know their rights. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the details of long-term sick pay, so everyone can know where they stand.
GlossaryTrial shift
Hiring a new member of staff can be time consuming and costly - especially if you get it wrong. That’s why many employers use trial shifts as a way to check out a potential new hire before offering them the job. It’s a great way for employers and workers alike to get a feel for each other. But how do trial shifts work exactly, and what are the pros and cons?
GlossaryShift swapping
Night owls, early risers, weekend warriors… this one's for you! We’re talking shift differentials - something you might be familiar with if you've ever worked a late shift or picked up some extra work outside your normal hours. But what is a shift differential to the rest of us? And how do they work? Read on to find out all about this handy little perk.
GlossaryShift differential
Night owls, early risers, weekend warriors… this one's for you! We’re talking shift differentials - something you might be familiar with if you've ever worked a late shift or picked up some extra work outside your normal hours. But what is a shift differential to the rest of us? And how do they work? Read on to find out all about this handy little perk.
GlossaryShift bidding
You’ve heard of bidding at an auction, but what about bidding for shifts at work? It might sound a little odd, but shift bidding is actually a fairly common practice in lots of shift-based industries.
GlossaryRotating shifts
As the world turns on its axis, and one man works while another relaxes, so it goes with rotating shifts. This shift pattern sees workers rotate between different shifts and working hours, but how does it work? Here’s the lowdown.
GlossaryTime tracking
Time tracking in a business is just as important as accounting, payroll, inventory and anything else. Yet it’s not always done as well as it could be. We’re here to get to the bottom of time tracking and give you everything you need to know about this unsung component of any business. After all, time is money my friend.
GlossaryPitman shift schedule
Never heard of a Pitman shift schedule before? We’re here to change that, with everything you need to know about this popular shift pattern. How does it work? What is it used for? Who the hell is Pitman? Read on and all will be revealed.
GlossaryOpen shifts
Open shifts can be the lifeblood of any business that uses shift work and scheduling. But how exactly do they work? We’ve got the lowdown on open shifts, giving you everything you need to know about this handy little scheduling option.
GlossaryMissed shift
Two words that will strike fear into any employer or manager, a missed shift can have a huge impact on a business and its staff. So we’ve taken a look into the common causes of missed shifts - and what you can do to prevent them.
GlossaryNight shift jobs
Do night shift jobs sound like the stuff of nightmares to you? We’re here to dispel the myths around this vital role, take a look at what industries employ night shift jobs and why, and dive into a few of the pros and cons. Now, who’s making some coffee?
GlossaryDouble shift
Good things often come in doubles - double dip sherbet, double cheeseburgers, double scoop ice cream - but what about double shifts? We’ve got everything you need to double your knowledge of this type of shift practice.
Glossary4-on-3-off shift pattern
Not sure how a 4-on-3-off shift pattern works? We’ve got you. Read on to find out everything you need to get your head round this popular rota schedule.
GlossaryShift supervisor
Every shift needs to have someone in charge, right? That’s where a shift supervisor comes in. But what does a shift supervisor do exactly? We’ve taken a look at the roles and responsibilities of this vital position that every business needs.
