For operations dependent on managing multiple shifts of workers, scheduling and shift planning features are must-have tools. Although this is often done by using dedicated apps separate from the HRMS, there are suites that include this capability, as well. Whether you want to opt for one of those or a dedicated shift planning solution is dependent on the features you need (and possibly whether you can integrate a dedicated solution with your overall HR software platform). In small operations, shift scheduling is often handled using just a grid built into a spreadsheet. But opting in to a dedicated scheduling solution gives you much greater flexibility than any spreadsheet can provide. The ability to directly tie scheduling into both attendance and payroll is a basic benefit. Still, the ability to provide scheduling across mobile platforms, while allowing shift participants to pick up, drop, or swap shifts without manager or IT intervention, is something you should test to see if it really fits into your day-to-day workflow.