As we approach another holiday season, it’s important to remember the difficulties and complications that can arise with scheduling staff around the holidays, especially when it comes to incorporating union rules and ensuring employees have adequate time to recuperate.

Long hours and unpredictable schedules contribute to burnout among healthcare workers, which affects both employees and the quality of care.

Organizations can mitigate these effects by using scheduling systems or methodologies that allow for advance planning and transparency. Proactive schedulers can help with this through automated schedule forecasting and planning that can create shifts up to two years ahead. This helps provide employees with greater control over their schedules and helps to foster a work-life balance.

By also factoring in vacation requests and paid time off (PTO), organizations can support both staff well-being and smooth operations, while aligning with union goals to maintain a healthier workplace.

If you’d like to learn more about how StaffReady can help transform your holiday scheduling practices, you can book a meeting with one of our experts here.

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