Glossary

Learn what work availability means, why it matters for scheduling, and how businesses can collect and manage team member availability effectively.

Explore what working conditions mean, the factors that define them, and how they impact employee safety, satisfaction, and performance.

Learn what part-time employment means (typically under 35–40 hours/week), common arrangements, industries that use it, benefits and drawbacks, legal considerations, and best practices for employers and workers.

Learn about the Pitman schedule—a popular 2-week rotating shift pattern used in 24/7 operations that balances coverage with time off.

Learn what a reduction in force (RIF) means, common reasons for RIFs, legal considerations (WARN Act, discrimination laws), planning and implementation steps, alternatives to consider, and how to support affected employees.

Learn what schedule rotation generators are, how they work, types of rotation patterns (DuPont, Pitman, Panama), key features to look for, benefits for managers and team members, and implementation best practices.