24/7 Shift Scheduling Made Simple
Keep your operation running around the clock. Rotating shifts, night shift management, fatigue tracking, and fair distribution—all in one platform.
Popular 24/7 Shift Patterns
Choose the rotation that works for your team
8-Hour Three-Shift
Traditional day/evening/night rotation
12-Hour Two-Shift
Longer shifts, more days off
Continental (2-2-3)
Every other weekend off
Built for Round-the-Clock Operations
Features designed specifically for 24/7 scheduling challenges
Rotating Shift Patterns
Set up any rotation pattern—2-2-3, DuPont, Pitman, or custom. Automatically rotate teams through day, evening, and night shifts.
Night Shift Management
Track night shift assignments, ensure fair distribution, and manage shift differentials. Built-in support for overnight shifts.
Fatigue Alerts
Get warnings when schedules may cause fatigue—too many consecutive nights, insufficient rest periods, or excessive hours.
Fair Distribution
Automatically balance undesirable shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) across your team. Track who's worked what.
Overtime Tracking
Monitor hours in real-time to prevent unplanned overtime. See projected hours before publishing the schedule.
Shift Handoff Notes
Enable shift-to-shift communication with handoff notes. Critical for 24/7 operations where continuity matters.
Why Choose NextShifts for 24/7 Scheduling?
Purpose-built for operations that never stop
Never Understaffed
Gap detection alerts you before shifts go uncovered. See coverage across all hours at a glance.
Happier Night Crews
Fair rotation means no one gets stuck with all the undesirable shifts. Transparent scheduling builds trust.
Control Labor Costs
Prevent overtime surprises with real-time hour tracking. Optimize staffing levels for each shift.
Stay Compliant
Built-in rules for rest periods, maximum hours, and industry regulations. Automatic compliance checks.
Industries That Run 24/7
NextShifts understands your unique scheduling needs
Night Shift Best Practices
Keep your night crews healthy and productive
Rotate Forward, Not Backward
Move shifts from day → evening → night rather than the reverse. Forward rotation aligns with natural circadian rhythms and is easier on the body.
Limit Consecutive Nights
Cap night shifts at 4-5 in a row maximum. More consecutive nights significantly increase fatigue and safety risks. NextShifts can enforce these limits automatically.
Ensure Adequate Recovery
Provide at least 11 hours between shifts, and longer recovery periods (48+ hours) after a block of night shifts. This isn't just good practice—it's often legally required.
Distribute Fairly
Track who's worked night shifts and distribute them evenly across qualified staff. Perceived unfairness is a major cause of turnover in 24/7 operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about 24/7 and night shift scheduling
Related Resources
Tools and guides for 24/7 scheduling
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