14 Hours Monthly Scheduling Time Saved

Key Metric

7shifts scheduling platform saves managers an average of 14 hours per month on scheduling tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities like team development and customer service.

What Gets Automated

Manual Tasks Eliminated:

• Creating weekly/monthly schedules from scratch
• Checking employee availability across shifts
• Resolving scheduling conflicts manually
• Communicating schedule changes via multiple channels
• Tracking time-off requests
• Managing shift swaps and coverage requests
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws

Automated Features:

• Drag-and-drop schedule creation
• Auto-fill based on availability and qualifications
• Conflict detection and resolution suggestions
• One-click schedule publishing
• Automatic notifications to team members
• Self-service shift trading
• Labor cost optimization

Time Breakdown

14 hours/month =

• ~3.5 hours per week
• ~30 minutes per day
• ~168 hours per year

Redirected to:

• Staff training and development
• Customer experience improvements
• Strategic planning
• Team relationship building
• Problem-solving and coaching

ROI Impact

Beyond time savings:

• Labor Cost Reduction: Thousands saved annually through optimized scheduling
• Reduced Errors: Automated compliance prevents costly mistakes
• Employee Satisfaction: Self-service features improve work-life balance
• Faster Communication: Instant notifications replace phone calls/texts

Industry Context

7shifts targets:

• Restaurants and hospitality
• Retail operations
• Service industry businesses
• Any organization with shift-based workforce

2026 Significance

The 14-hour metric demonstrates that administrative time savings from purpose-built tools can be substantial, freeing managers to focus on human-centered leadership rather than spreadsheet management.