Staffing is a complex issue that requires much more time than I had previously expected. I thought that my manager just threw together a schedule in an hour or less and was finished. Creating a schedule today in class was eye opening and helped me see what the problems are with each type of schedule. I had never thought about the difficulties of managing the schedules.
I actually learned a lot about the various ways to create a schedule and how difficult it is to arrange. I hadn't considered the issues of seniority and holidays. These issues may create problems for managers that makes it difficult to satisfy everyone's requirements. I also have a better understanding of why scheduling policies need to be strict. Staffing is complicated enough without allowing a lot of unexcused time off or calling in.
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