Schedules & Shifts Software
Configure flexible work schedules and shifts, including shifts of up to 24 hours. Forte HRIS helps organize working time and automatically retrieve break times from the applicable settings.
Use Clear Schedules to Review Attendance
Companies work at different rhythms. Some teams keep the same hours each day, others rotate shifts, and some work continues across midnight. Without a clear schedule, HR finds it harder to understand attendance records and explain applicable working hours.
Scheduling involves more than start and finish times. Breaks also matter to a complete understanding of the arrangement. Forte HRIS helps organize schedules and shifts as a foundation for attendance administration, giving HR and operations a shared reference.
Flexible Settings for Different Working Patterns
Forte HRIS allows schedules and shifts to be configured around company needs. Settings can reflect actual working patterns instead of forcing all work into one schedule.
This flexibility helps when departments need different hours. HR can discuss settings with operational managers so system schedules match the work to be done.
Shifts of Up to 24 Hours, Including Across Midnight
Forte HRIS supports shifts of up to 24 hours. This helps configure schedules that do not necessarily start and finish on the same date.
For example, a shift may start at 22:00 and finish at 06:00 the next day. The clock-out time belongs to the same shift even though the date has changed. Shift settings help HR review that attendance record correctly.
This duration is a system configuration capability. The company still determines the schedules and work and rest arrangements it applies under relevant policies and requirements.
Break Times Automatically Follow Shift Settings
Set break times alongside start and finish times. This gives HR a complete schedule to review and explain to employees, including when work pauses for a break.
Forte HRIS can automatically retrieve break times from defined settings. The team does not need to re-enter the same break information each time those settings are used in schedule management.
Automation supports consistency, but initial settings still need checking. If break patterns change, HR should ensure the settings reflect current operational needs.
Schedules Provide Context for Attendance Checks
Compare attendance with each employee’s assigned schedule. The same clock-in time can mean different things for employees on different shifts.
For example, an 08:00 arrival needs to be checked against that employee’s schedule. HR can refer to schedules and shifts in Forte HRIS when reviewing attendance, including breaks and date changes during overnight shifts.
Keep Settings Aligned with Operational Changes
Schedules may change when work allocation or operating hours change. Those changes need clear settings so administration does not keep using an outdated reference.
Flexible schedules and shifts in Forte HRIS help companies adapt settings to the working patterns they need. HR and operations can review start times, finish times and associated breaks before use.
Coordination remains important so application settings match what employees are told. The system provides an administrative reference, while the company handles implementation and communication.
Check a Sample Schedule Before Use
Prepare an example of the working pattern, including start, finish and break times. For an overnight shift, include both dates to avoid mixing up the start and finish.
After configuring it in Forte HRIS, review the example with the operational manager. Check that the automatically retrieved break times are correct, then communicate the schedule to employees.
FAQ
Questions About Schedules and Shifts
Can Forte HRIS schedules and shifts be flexible?
Yes. They can be configured around company working patterns, so different work does not have to use the same time reference.
Does Forte HRIS support shifts of up to 24 hours?
Yes. The system supports this configuration. Work and rest arrangements remain subject to company decisions and applicable policies and requirements.
What about shifts that cross midnight?
Overnight shifts can be included in schedule settings. Start and finish times should be defined correctly to provide a clear attendance reference.
Can break times be retrieved automatically?
Yes. Break times can be retrieved automatically from defined settings, avoiding repeated entry of the same information each time it is used.
What should be checked in break settings?
Make sure they match the working pattern in use. Review settings when break arrangements change so automatically retrieved information remains appropriate.
Why do schedules matter when reviewing attendance?
They give recorded times context. HR can review attendance against the applicable shift rather than compare times without understanding the working pattern.
What should be prepared before configuring shifts?
Prepare working patterns, start and finish times and break arrangements. HR and operations should agree on the information so system settings match actual practice.
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