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Pitman Schedule: How it Works, Pros, Cons & Best Practices

Need more coverage for your business? Try the Pitman schedule. Learn what it is, how it works, and the best practices that...

DuPont Shift Schedule: Definition, Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

Need 24/7 coverage for your business? Try the DuPont shift schedule. Discover the pros, cons, and best practices of this u...

What Is a Swing Shift: Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

What is a swing shift? The answer might surprise you. Learn about this unique schedule and discover the benefits and best ...

Time Clock Conversion: How to Convert Time to Payroll Hours

Learn how to perform a time clock conversion for payroll (a.k.a. converting time card info into payroll hours) in this st...

The 24 Most Unique Restaurant Ideas Around the World

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. But there are only so many ways to cook chicken, and it seems like they’ve ...

24 Types of Restaurants: Complete Guide for Potential Owners

If your dream is to be an owner or manager of a food-service business, understanding the options available to you — the ...

Employee Work Scheduling: The Complete Guide for Managers

Effective employee work scheduling is about more than just filling in time slots. Learn the best practices to make this pr...

What to Look for in Online Scheduling Software

Learn about some of the most useful features of online scheduling software that can help you keep your employees organized...

The 13 Best Work Schedule Apps in 2025

Discover the 13 best work schedule apps and find out why only one can really make managing — not just scheduling — so ...

20 Types of Work Schedules Every Manager Needs To Know

Work schedule types vary from business to business. To help you understand what each one means, the experts at Sling descr...

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