How to build a staff rota in one afternoon
A staff rota that people trust starts with demand, not names. Plan the week in five steps, from busy hours to the final check.
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New in Fernhour, staff availability set by the team
Staff availability is now in the Fernhour app. Each person marks the hours they cannot work, so you plan the rota from facts, not texts.
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Plan rest breaks into the rota from the start
Rest breaks planned on the day get skipped. Put them on the rota when you build it, and check the rest between shifts too.
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How to cover a sick call before opening time
A sick call at six in the morning is stressful. A short cover list and a fair order of asking turn it into a two-minute job.