Workcation - working remotely from a vacation spot is gaining popularity, but brings challenges too: managing different time zones, maintaining productivity, ensuring clear communication and tracking employee locations.
This is where actiPLANS can help. With features like attendance tracking, shift scheduling, and visibility into where your team is working from, actiPLANS makes managing workcations smoother for both employers and employees.
For those running 12-hour shifts on a Pitman schedule (2-on, 2-off, 3-on, etc.), you know how tricky it can be to balance rotating shifts with planned leave. We ve been exploring ways to combine this kind of scheduling with actiPLANS, and it turns out it can work pretty well!
How to combine Pitman schedules with actiPLANS:
Use actiPLANS PTO blackout days for the most critical shifts to prevent disruptions
Set notifications and reminders about planned and upcoming leaves and state holidays
Monitor leave time and balances reports to manage PTO usage efficiently
Encourage open communication between employees and managers about time off
Provide training for managers on handling workload and time-off planning
