Quick and easy shift scheduling software

QuickBooks Time makes shift scheduling and planning simple and keeps workers and employees on the same page.

Employee shift scheduling made simple

Let employees focus on doing their best work, instead of worrying about their schedules. Managers can copy and paste employee shifts. Shift planning is easier with the QuickBooks Time scheduling app.

Instant schedules

Just drag and drop to create, edit, and assign shifts for the day, week, or month.

Repeat schedules

Does the schedule stay the same? Just copy and publish, and you're done.

Real-time notifications

Employees get notifications when managers publish or change schedules.

Controlled access

You decide the "who" and "what." Only those with permission can create and assign shifts.

On-the-go scheduling

Create, edit, or publish employee schedules from your smartphone.

Easy record-keeping

Store all employee schedules in the cloud to reference and download anytime.

Who uses QuickBooks Time for shift scheduling

Whether you have rotating shifts or fixed shifts, QuickBooks Time shift scheduling can help keep things running smoothly. Industries that love our shift scheduling software tend to be in:

Food service
Retail
Events management
Healthcare, like hospitals and doctor’s offices

Woman signing papers, construction worker inspecting job site and waitress delivering food.

How to schedule your employees

All QuickBooks Time plans include scheduling. Use it to schedule your team for the week or month. Customize alerts to notify employees when schedules are published or changed.

Sign up for a free 30-day QuickBooks Time trial—no credit card required.*
Invite your employees to QuickBooks Time from inside the app.
Add shifts to the schedule, assign your team, and select Publish.
Save your new schedule as a template to use in the future.
Run a Scheduled vs. Worked report for employees or jobs.

Macbook with QuickBooks Time employee scheduling software.

QuickBooks Time helps with compliance

Several cities and states across the U.S. have passed predictive scheduling laws. In short, these laws require employers to fulfill all or a combination of the following:

Provide notice of employee schedules 72 hours to two weeks in advance.
Compensate employees when a shift is cut short, changed, or canceled.
Ensure employees get at least 10 hours off between shifts.
Keep scheduling records for at least three years.
Offer additional hours to existing employees before hiring new ones.

Why use QuickBooks Time for shift scheduling

Make life less complicated. QuickBooks Time is a simple shift scheduling software that saves you time. Users save an average of two hours a week managing employee time.¹

FAQs about shift scheduling

Do I have to pay extra for scheduling?

Do I have to create a new schedule every week?

Are there different views of the schedule?

Can I notify my team about new or changed schedules?

Can I sync schedules with another calendar?

Try QuickBooks Time free for 30 days*

QuickBooks Time users save an average of 3 hours a week managing employee time.¹

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  *Offer terms
  
  30-day free trial First thirty (30) days of subscription to QuickBooks Time, starting from the date of enrollment is free. To continue using QuickBooks Time after your 30-day trial, you’ll be asked to present a valid credit card for authorization, and you’ll be charged on a monthly basis at the then-current fee for the service(s) you’ve selected until you cancel. Each worker is an additional $[8/10]/month depending on your selection of QuickBooks Time Premium or Elite. If you add or remove services, your service fees will be adjusted accordingly. Sales tax may be applied where applicable. To be eligible for this offer you must be a new QuickBooks Time customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the “Try it free for 30 days” option. This offer can’t be combined with any other QuickBooks Time offers. Offer available for a limited time only. To cancel your subscription at any time go to “Account & Billing” in QuickBooks Time and select the “Close Account” tab then “Permanently Close My Account.” You will not receive a prorated refund. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.
  
  **Product Information
  
  Phone Support: For hours of support and how to contact support, click here.
  
  System Requirement: The QuickBooks Workforce mobile app requires a computer or a device with a supported Internet browser and an Internet connection (a high-speed connection is recommended). The QuickBooks Workforce mobile app works with iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Devices sold separately; data plan required. Not all features are available on the mobile apps and mobile browser. The QuickBooks Workforce mobile access is included with your QuickBooks Time subscription.
  
  #Claims
  
  1. Managing Employee Time: Based on a survey of 1,408 customers in the U.S. in August 2021. Results are based on customer reported savings per week. On average, respondents who report time savings save 2.82 hours per week.
  
  Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.