What a Schedule Is Actually For
Four things a rota has to do at once, two of which pull against each other, and the one that software optimises away.
Explainer
The basics
Four jobs at once, two of which pull against each other. Publishing earlier is the largest improvement for the least money.
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Publishing in Advance
The single change that improves a schedule most, what it costs, and why it is cheaper than the alternative.
Procedure
Changing a Published Schedule
Every change after publication transfers a cost onto someone. Which transfers are legitimate, and which now carry a price in law.
Analysis
On-Call Shifts
Requiring someone to be available without guaranteeing work. Why it is being prohibited, and the arrangement that replaces it.
Analysis
The Question to Ask First
One question that resolves most scheduling arguments, and what each answer means.
Analysis