But as we approach the holiday season, I’ve been adjusting the guard schedules to ensure we have adequate coverage during peak times… It’s been a challenge balancing time off requests with the need for security, but clear communication has helped. I’m curious how others are managing their staff schedules this time of year.
I’ve found that using a shared scheduling tool really helps with transparency during the holidays. Last year, I utilized Google Sheets, which allowed all the guards to see available slots and request changes directly, making it easier to juggle time-off requests. Just be ready for some last-minute changes — those seem to be standard this time of year.
I totally get the scheduling challenge! Last year, we set up a rotation for peak times to accommodate time off. It helped lighten the load during those busy shifts! What do you think about trying that out? @mlopez60.
I hear you on the holiday chaos — it’s like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle! One thing that worked for us was setting clear deadlines for time-off requests, which really helped in making the rotations smoother. How did you find that balancing act this year?