# UKG Shiftboard: Employee scheduling for complex operations

- Optimize labor costs and coverage
- Automate compliance with confidence
- Boost engagement with flexible scheduling

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### Employee scheduling for high-compliance operations 

Manufacturers operate in some of today’s most complex workforce scheduling environments — balancing union rules, fatigue standards, staffing shortages, and employee preferences. Yet many teams still rely on whiteboards, paper sign-ups, or spreadsheets to manage schedules, making it difficult to maintain accuracy, ensure compliance, and support fairness.

UKG Shiftboard is purpose-built for high-compliance operations. It automates and optimizes even the most complex scheduling requirements, helping organizations fill more shifts, control labor costs, and reduce compliance risk — all while supporting a better, more equitable experience for employees.

### Transformative, agile, and compliant workforce scheduling 

#### Ensure order commitments are met 

Gain full visibility into coverage needs and accurately schedule the right mix of workers. Make proactive staffing adjustments to stay ahead of fluctuating demands, and avoid missed fulfillment deadlines and revenue loss.

#### Rapid response to daily disruptions 

Automate your scheduling and communication process in response to unplanned changes, such as sudden call-offs and demand surges. Minimize scheduling delays impacting start-up time and throughput.

#### Stay compliant and reduce grievances

Accurately enforce labor laws, CBAs, industry regulations, and internal policies. Ensure that every assignment is auditable, error-free, and grievance-proof.

#### Control labor costs 

Stay competitive by optimizing schedules for cost. Use intelligent recommendations to reduce wasteful overtime and overstaffing while ensuring fair hours distribution.

#### Improve worker safety and reduce fatigue 

Meet safety standards by ensuring workers have the required training and certifications for every assignment. Reduce fatigue-related incidents by creating schedules that adhere to regulations and guidelines.

#### Boost worker satisfaction and engagement 

Avoid attendance issues and conflicts by keeping workers informed of schedule changes anywhere, anytime. Boost worker satisfaction by accommodating scheduling preferences and offering additional shift opportunities.

### Frequently asked questions 

#### What is UKG Shiftboard? 

UKG Shiftboard is intelligent employee scheduling software designed for complex, high-compliance environments. It automates shift planning, optimizes labor costs, and ensures compliance with union rules, fatigue limits, and industry regulations.

#### How does UKG Shiftboard help with compliance? 

UKG Shiftboard automatically enforces labor laws, CBAs, and fatigue guidelines. Every schedule is auditable and error-free, reducing compliance risks and preventing costly grievances.

#### Can UKG Shiftboard reduce labor costs? 

Yes. UKG Shiftboard uses intelligent recommendations to minimize overtime and overstaffing while ensuring fair distribution of hours across your workforce. This helps you control labor costs without sacrificing coverage.

#### How quickly can UKG Shiftboard respond to disruptions? 

UKG Shiftboard automates schedule adjustments and notifications for sudden call-offs or demand surges, helping you maintain productivity without delays.