Built for mobile teams

One app. One place. Run daily workforce operations without the scramble.

Managers get the command center. Employees get schedules, tasks, messages, approvals, and updates in their pocket.

Shiftaro brings schedules, coverage, time off, approvals, tasks, communication, time tracking, recognition, and manager visibility into one operating layer for teams that run on shifts, jobs, and locations.

Built for managers on desktop and frontline teams on mobile — with schedules, coverage, tasks, approvals, and communication connected in one workflow.
Shiftaro shift management app showing a desktop workforce operations dashboard and mobile employee schedule app.
Desktop command center. Mobile team app. Managers see the operation. Employees see the actions they need on the go.
Cost of coordination

See how much time our shift management app could save your team

Every schedule edit, coverage gap, approval, task follow-up, and team message takes manager time. Use this to estimate how much of that weekly coordination work Shiftaro could help reduce.

Customize estimate Adjust employees, managers, hours, locations, and coordination drag.
People using Shiftaro.
People coordinating the workday.
Average cost for manager time.
Time spent chasing schedules, coverage, approvals, tasks, and follow-up.
Sites, teams, or departments managed.
Use 25% conservative, 40% expected, 55% strong.

Directional estimate only. This shows potential value from reducing repeated manager follow-up.

Suggested reduction guide

25% = conservative, 40% = expected, 55% = strong improvement after schedules, coverage, approvals, tasks, time off, and communication move into one operating layer.

Estimated impact

Estimated monthly savings after Shiftaro cost $763
$873 potential value recovered $110 estimated Shiftaro plan cost About 31 manager hours/month back

Quick estimate

Weekly coordination cost $504
Monthly coordination cost $2,182
Potential value recovered $873
Estimated monthly savings $763
Weekly cost 3 managers × $28/hr × 6 hrs = $504/week
Monthly cost $504 × 4.33 weeks = $2,182/month
Potential value recovered $2,182 × 40% = $873/month
Estimated monthly savings $873 – $110 estimated Shiftaro cost = $763/month
Estimated best-fit plan: Growth
Approx. $110/month for 37 active users and 2 locations. Plan estimate compares included users and locations across Shiftaro plans, then adds estimated overages.
Based on your inputs Uses 4.33 weeks/month Not guaranteed savings
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From scramble to control

The problem is not the schedule. It is the work around the schedule.

Every coverage gap, approval, task, update, and message creates another coordination loop. Shiftaro brings those loops into one operating layer so managers can see what changed, what needs action, and what is already handled.

Less manager chasing Clearer daily ownership One place to see what changed
One layer for the workday The bridge between schedule changes, manager decisions, and team follow-up.
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Something changes A shift opens, request comes in, task is due, or update needs attention.
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Shiftaro adds context Managers see the people, shift, coverage, timing, and next step in one place.
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The work keeps moving Actions, approvals, updates, and follow-up stay connected to the workday.
This is where Shiftaro becomes more than scheduling. It connects the operational work that happens before, during, and after every shift.
Operating Flow

See how Shiftaro routes the workday

Shiftaro turns coverage changes, approvals, schedule updates, tasks, time off, and team communication into one daily operating flow.

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Work hits the day

A call-out, time off request, open shift, missed task, or schedule change creates an issue that needs action.

Coverage gap needs attention
Request waiting on manager
Task or update may be missed

Shiftaro routes the work

The item moves into the right manager workflow with ownership, priority, visibility, and decision context.

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Decision context appears Coverage impact, availability, timing, and who is affected.
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Policy checks run Overtime, overlap, rest windows, and approval risk are surfaced.
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Next action is clear Approve, reject, request coverage, assign, or notify.

The day stays aligned

Actions are resolved, employees see the update, managers keep the history, and the day moves with less chasing.

Less chasing and faster action
Cleaner accountability trail
Managers get time back
1 Issue captured A change or request enters the system.
2 Work routed Shiftaro sends it to the right workflow.
3 Context shown Relevant details and impact are surfaced.
4 Action resolved A decision is made and applied.
5 Team updated Everyone sees the update and the day stays aligned.
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Interactive Product Tour

One operating system for every workforce workflow.

Switch between manager and employee views to see how Shiftaro connects schedules, coverage, approvals, time off, tasks, communication, and attendance in one operating layer.

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Manager Scheduling Console See coverage, labor, and risk before the schedule becomes a problem.
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Coverage without the chase

Coverage changes should not become a manager scramble

When a shift needs coverage, Shiftaro helps get it in front of the right people fast. Call-outs, coverage requests, and open shifts can be routed to employees who may be able to help, while Shiftaro checks availability, schedule fit, and your approval rules before the request moves forward.

Managers stay informed and in control without having to chase every text, call, and reply.
Coverage workflow

When coverage changes, Shiftaro starts the replacement path.

Instead of the manager texting everyone, the request can be routed to people who may be able to help.

Employee requests coverage“Can someone cover Friday 4p–10p?”
Someone calls outThe shift still needs the right person in place.
Shiftaro checks fit

Shiftaro helps coordinate the replacement.

The system alerts the right people, surfaces possible replacements, checks schedule impact, and applies your approval rules.

Right people alertedEmployees who may be able to help are notified.
Schedule impact checkedAvailability, fit, and risk are reviewed.
No issues found Can move forward faster When your rules are met, low-risk coverage changes can keep moving without another manager chase.
Needs attention Manager gets the context If risk or a policy issue appears, the manager gets the details needed to decide.

The schedule updates without the scramble.

Once the replacement path is resolved, the schedule, team, and history stay connected.

Schedule updated Employee notified Manager note saved History attached
Less chasing Faster coverage Fewer risks Cleaner history
Coverage changes come from everywhere
Employee requests coverage“Can someone cover Friday 4p–10p?”
Someone calls outThe shift still needs the right person in place.
Open shift needs fillingThe team needs help before the schedule becomes a problem.
Someone offers to workShiftaro checks whether the replacement actually fits.
Shiftaro coverage workflow

Shiftaro helps coordinate the replacement.

Instead of managers texting and calling everyone, Shiftaro helps alert the right people, surface possible replacements, check the schedule impact, and route the request down the right approval path.

Finding fit
Right people alertedEmployees who may be able to help are notified.
Possible replacements surfacedRole, team, qualification, and fit are considered.
Schedule impact checkedAvailability, overlap, rest, and overtime risk are reviewed.
Approval rules appliedLow-risk requests can move forward while exceptions route to a manager.
No issues found

Can move forward automatically

When the request matches your rules and no issues are found, Shiftaro can help the coverage change move forward without another manager chase.

  • No conflict found
  • Your rules are met
  • Coverage can be filled faster
Something needs attention

Manager gets the context

When there is risk, missing context, or a policy issue, the manager sees what happened and what needs a decision.

  • Overtime or rest risk
  • Coverage gap remains
  • Manager judgment is needed
The shift gets resolved

The schedule updates without the scramble.

Once the right replacement path is resolved, Shiftaro keeps the schedule, team, and decision history connected.

Schedule updated
Employee notified
Manager note saved
Decision history attached
Less chasingShiftaro helps coordinate possible replacements without managers texting everyone manually.
Fewer risksRisk is checked before a change becomes final.
Faster coverageThe right employees can be alerted faster when a shift needs help.
Cleaner historyEvery request, decision, and update stays attached.
Decision support for daily operations

Approvals should not be blind yes/no decisions.

Managers should not have to approve requests without knowing what they affect. Shiftaro organizes the request, checks the schedule impact, surfaces possible risks, and gives managers the context they need before making the final call.

Shiftaro does not replace manager judgment. It shows what changed, what may be affected, and what needs attention before a manager decides.
Manager review queue

Requests arrive from across the day.

Coverage, time off, and time clock corrections stay organized in one place.

What Shiftaro found

No issue flagged

Shiftaro brings schedule checks, rule checks, and request details together so managers are not reviewing approvals in the dark.

Context ready
Request summary
Mia wants to claim Friday closing shift

Mia offered to take Friday’s closing shift after another employee requested coverage.

What may be affected
No issue flaggedThe request appears to keep the shift covered without an obvious schedule conflict.
Coverage stays filledThe shift remains covered if the manager approves the change.
Availability appears clearNo unavailable window is shown for the employee.
No overlap foundThe employee is not already scheduled at that time.
Overtime risk appears lowThe added shift does not appear to push the employee into overtime.
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Manager stays in controlShiftaro surfaces what it found so the manager can approve, reject, or review further based on the business situation.
Rules checked

See the request with context.

Instead of opening separate tools or guessing, managers can see the operational details beside the request.

Coverage impactClear
Schedule conflictClear
Rest windowClear
Role fitClear

Faster review. Better records.

Each request keeps the notes, checks, decision, and history attached so managers are not piecing the story together later.

More contextManagers see schedule impact, request details, and risk signals before deciding.
Less guessingShiftaro organizes the details that managers usually have to chase manually.
Cleaner historyApprovals, notes, and related changes stay attached to the request.
Broader reviewCoverage, time off, and time clock corrections can live in one review flow.
Daily Operations Command Center

Keep the workday connected after the schedule is posted

A schedule tells people when to work. Shiftaro’s shift management app helps managers coordinate what needs to happen during the shift — updates, tasks, handoffs, acknowledgements, and team communication tied to the day

Shift management app dashboard showing daily operations, announcements, tasks, handoffs, team chat, and manager attention items in Shiftaro.
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Turn daily updates into visible action Announcements, notes, and acknowledgements stay connected to the day instead of getting buried in texts.
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Keep shift tasks and handoffs clear Managers can attach work to the day, shift, team, or location so employees know what needs to get done.
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Give employees the context they need during the shift The team can see updates, assigned work, and communication in one place while the day is moving.
Shift management app dashboard showing daily operations, announcements, tasks, handoffs, team chat, and manager attention items in Shiftaro.
Shift management app dashboard showing manager command center and mobile app for deskless teams in Shiftaro.
Manager Command Center

See what needs attention before the day slips

As a shift management app built for daily operations, Shiftaro gives managers a clear view of the items that need action now — coverage gaps, pending approvals, missed punches, open exceptions, and schedule changes that could affect the day.

Shift management app dashboard showing manager command center and mobile app for deskless teams in Shiftaro.
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Surface the work that needs a manager Coverage gaps, approvals, time clock exceptions, and schedule risks appear before they get buried.
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Prioritize decisions by impact Managers can focus on the requests, conflicts, and exceptions most likely to affect the shift.
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Keep managers and mobile teams aligned Managers get the operating view while employees get the shift actions they need on mobile.
Built around manager pain

The problems Shiftaro was built to clean up

Shift work creates constant operating friction: coverage changes, approvals, time clock issues, missed updates, and follow-up that managers have to keep in their heads. Shiftaro brings those moments into a visible workflow.

Less manager memory. More visible action.
Common manager pain points

Turn scattered problems into clear next steps.

Coverage
Coverage changes live in texts.

Managers chase replies and try to remember who can work.

Shiftaro helps
Requests stay tied to the shift.

Coverage requests, claims, open shifts, and approvals stay connected to the schedule.

Approvals
Approvals happen without enough context.

Managers have to guess what the request affects.

Shiftaro helps
Requests show the details that matter.

Coverage impact, schedule fit, and risk signals are visible before a decision.

Updates
Updates disappear into group chats.

Managers do not always know who saw the message.

Shiftaro helps
Important updates become trackable.

Announcements, notes, and acknowledgements stay connected to the day or team.

Follow-up
Follow-up depends on manager memory.

Open tasks, missed punches, handoffs, and exceptions are easy to lose.

Shiftaro helps
Attention items stay visible.

The work that needs review appears in one place instead of living in scattered notes.

Shiftaro is built for the work around the schedule. The changes, decisions, updates, exceptions, and follow-up that usually create the scramble.
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Top industries

Built for deskless teams that keep the day moving

Shiftaro helps managers keep schedules, coverage, tasks, updates, and team communication connected for employees who are on the floor, in the field, on-site, or moving between visits.

Popular industries Shiftaro supports. These are some of the teams that fit Shiftaro best — but if your business runs on shifts, coverage changes, and daily follow-up, Shiftaro can help.
Designed for restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, home health, cleaning, construction, logistics, fitness, salons, and more.
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Pricing model

One connected platform. No separate hubs to run the day.

Shiftaro is built so teams can run everyday shift operations from one platform. Scheduling, coverage, approvals, payroll-grade time clock, tasks, updates, communication, and manager visibility work together without forcing normal workflows into separate product hubs.

Core platform included

Start with the full operating layer from day one

Your team can use the workflows it needs first, then grow into deeper rules, automation, reporting, governance, and support as the operation becomes more complex.

Core workflows
Scheduling Coverage Approvals Time Clock Tasks Communication
Built to connect the work around every shift — schedules, coverage, approvals, time clock, tasks, communication, updates, reporting, rules, and automation.
How plans scale Pricing grows with your operation, not with disconnected modules.

Shiftaro is designed to scale by team size, locations, and operating depth instead of making teams unlock separate hubs for the work around every shift.

Active users Add employees, managers, and operators as more people run their day through Shiftaro.
Locations Support more sites, teams, or departments while keeping everyday workflows connected.
Operational depth Grow into deeper rules, automation, reporting, compliance support, governance, retention, and service depth.
Core workflows included Scheduling, coverage, approvals, time clock, tasks, and communication work together from the start.
No separate hub confusion Your team does not have to split everyday shift work across disconnected product areas.
Scale as operations grow Add users, locations, rules, reporting, automation, and deeper controls as your needs expand.
See how Shiftaro fits your team before committing. Start with a free trial or book a demo to talk through your team size, locations, and operating needs.
Pricing may vary by active users, locations, and operational complexity. Shiftaro is designed to give teams access to the core shift operations platform without buying separate hubs for everyday workflows.
FAQ

Questions managers ask before switching to Shiftaro

Choosing a shift management app is not just about building a schedule. It is about keeping coverage, approvals, time clock, communication, tasks, and follow-through visible after the schedule changes.

Shiftaro is a shift management app for deskless teams. It brings scheduling, coverage, approvals, payroll-grade time clock, tasks, updates, communication, and manager visibility into one connected platform so teams can run the day with less manual follow-up.

Most scheduling tools focus on building the schedule. Shiftaro is designed around the operational work that happens before, during, and after the schedule changes: coverage requests, manager approvals, time clock exceptions, tasks, announcements, team communication, and decision context.

Yes. Shiftaro is built as one connected shift operations platform instead of separate hubs for everyday workflows. Your team gets the core platform from day one and can use the parts it needs first, then grow into more rules, automation, reporting, governance, and controls over time.

Yes. Shiftaro includes a payroll-grade time clock built for shift teams. Managers can track punches, missed clock-outs, breaks, corrections, exceptions, approvals, and payroll-ready reporting so timekeeping stays connected to the schedule instead of becoming a separate cleanup process.

Yes. Employees can request coverage or participate in coverage workflows, while managers keep visibility into who is requesting the change, who may cover it, what shift is affected, and whether approval is needed before the schedule changes.

Shiftaro gives managers decision context before they approve a change. Approval views can show coverage impact, overtime risk, rest window concerns, overlapping shifts, policy warnings, and what happens next after approval or rejection.

Yes. Shiftaro is designed for employees who are on the floor, in the field, on-site, or moving between visits. Employees can access shifts, updates, tasks, coverage actions, communication, and time clock workflows from a mobile-friendly experience.

Shiftaro can support restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare clinics, home health, cleaning, construction, warehousing, logistics, fitness, salons, and other businesses that run on shifts, mobile employees, coverage changes, and daily follow-up.

Shiftaro is designed around a core platform model, not separate hubs. Pricing may vary by active users, locations, and operational complexity. Teams get access to the core shift operations platform and can grow into deeper rules, automation, reporting, governance, retention, and support as needed.

Yes. Shiftaro is designed to support growing teams with multiple locations, teams, roles, permissions, policies, schedules, and manager visibility. This helps operators keep local work organized while still maintaining broader oversight.

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Give managers one place to coordinate schedules, coverage, approvals, time tracking, tasks, and team updates — while employees get the actions they need on mobile.

Manager command center Mobile-ready team app Connected shift operations
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Start with a free trial or book a demo to see how Shiftaro can support your schedules, locations, coverage workflows, approvals, and daily operating needs.

Launch where the pain is highest Start with scheduling, coverage, time clock, tasks, or manager approvals.
Grow into more control Add deeper rules, automation, reporting, and governance as your operation scales.
Built for managers on desktop and frontline teams on mobile.