Staff Perfectly,
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From balancing staffing needs with fluctuating customer traffic and sales trends across multiple sites to managing overtime, callouts, turnover, and labor laws… navigating retail requires skillful management and the right solution. MakeShift lets you improve scheduling accuracy, optimize operational efficiency, and drive employee satisfaction. 

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Whether one location or many, MakeShift is perfect for any retail setup

AI Forecasting and Automated Scheduling

Build schedules based on trends, traffic flow, skills, and OT rules while aligning star performers during peak hours to enhance sales and client satisfaction.

Smart Reporting, Analytics and Insights

Analyze labor costs, track employee attendance, and evaluate scheduling efficiency. Make data-driven decisions to improve operations.

Intelligent Labor Control

Monitor budgets in real-time with daily or weekly tracking. Use demand-based budgeting linked to sales, preventing overstaffing or understaffing.

Employee Friendly Self Service Options

Empower your staff to set availability, swap shifts, and request time off using a mobile app, boosting employee engagement and satisfaction.

Instant Notifications and Communication

Automated notifications keep everyone informed about shift changes, reminders, and updates, minimizing confusion and enhancing collaboration.

Easier Time and Attendance Tracking

Allow staff to clock in and out from any device, ensuring accurate pay. Monitor attendance in real-time and swiftly adjust punches, if needed.

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Find your answers here: FAQs

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  • Yes, MakeShift is equipped to address the scheduling requirements prevalent in the retail industry. It lets retail managers effortlessly manage a range of shifts, accommodating the ever-changing demands of a dynamic retail environment. Whether it's scheduling employees for peak sales periods or coordinating staffing across multiple store locations, MakeShift is tailored to ensure seamless operations and optimal customer service.

  • MakeShift simplifies employee scheduling by allowing staff to set availability and request time off through the mobile app, making it simple for managers to reference and consider when creating schedules. Employees can easily check their schedules, receive real-time notifications about changes, and even swap shifts when needed. This comprehensive approach minimizes conflicts and empowers employees to maintain flexibility while meeting retail staffing requirements.

  • MakeShift has a world class public API that works seamlessly with any third party mission critical application including your (POS) system or retail management software enabling accurate scheduling based on real-time sales data and ensuring a smooth flow of information.

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