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Tips, guides and free templates for shift management
7 Shift Handoff Tips That Prevent Costly Miscommunication
Shifty handles shift scheduling, swap requests, and team notifications — all from your phone. Built specifically for cafes and restaurants.
19.02.2026
Free Holiday Shift Schedule Template (Fair Rotation System)
It's Sunday night, and you're staring at a blank spreadsheet, or maybe a hastily scribbled paper calendar. The holidays are…
18.02.2026
How Many Staff Do You Need? A Simple Cafe Staffing Calculator
Picture this: It’s a Saturday morning, the line at your cafe stretches out the door, and the espresso machine is…
18.02.2026
New Barista Training Schedule Template (First 2 Weeks)
Get this template as a ready-to-use CSV file.
17.02.2026
What Is a Split Shift? Rules, Benefits, and When to Use It
Pro Tip: When implementing split shifts, consider offering a higher hourly rate for the split shift to incentivize employees to…
17.02.2026
Free Overtime Tracking Template for Shift Workers
Get this template as a ready-to-use CSV file.
16.02.2026
How to Schedule Part-Time Employees Alongside Full-Time Staff
Shifty handles shift scheduling, swap requests, and team notifications — all from your phone. Built specifically for cafes and restaurants.
16.02.2026
Free Weekly Shift Schedule Template for 10 Employees
It's Sunday night, and the familiar dread washes over you. The weekend is ending, and the weekly schedule for your…
15.02.2026
How to Handle No-Show Employees Without Losing Your Mind
Picture this: It's Saturday morning, the peak brunch rush is about to hit, and you're already short-staffed because one of…
15.02.2026
Free Night Shift Schedule Template for 6 Employees
It's Sunday night, and the last thing you want to do is stare at a blank spreadsheet. But here you…
14.02.2026