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Request Shift Helper early access

Use the Mac for the decisions, not another spreadsheet.

Shift Helper is being designed for owners who want a comfortable Mac view of availability, coverage and the published rota, while staff can contribute from iPhone or iPad.

Request Shift Helper early access

Why a Mac scheduling workflow helps

A larger screen makes it easier to compare periods, roles and exceptions before publishing. The goal is not more software; it is a clearer owner review and one schedule the team can trust.

Owner view

Review the whole period and the decisions still needed on Mac.

Team input

Collect availability and requested days from Apple devices.

Published answer

Keep the current rota easy to find after the review is complete.

An Apple-first scheduling loop

  1. Set coverage and roles on the Mac owner view.
  2. Collect staff availability from iPhone or iPad.
  3. Review gaps, clashes, time off and swaps.
  4. Publish one current rota across the team.

Read about shift scheduling on iPhone and the private iCloud direction.

For small operators who use Apple devices

Shift Helper is being shaped for cafés, shops, studios, clinics and service teams that want a focused scheduling workflow instead of a large workforce suite.

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