Adjusting Schedules for Holiday Coverage

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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