Keep the input rates current
Set the appropriate pay type and effective dates. A future rate change should not silently replace the basis used to understand historical shifts.
Control Scheduled Labour Costs
Understand the planned cost before the week is worked.
Bring pay configuration and paid shift hours together to make scheduled labour estimates easier to review alongside the rota.
Register interestCheck hours as well as headcount
Two rotas with the same number of staff can have very different paid hours. Review shift duration and whether breaks are paid when comparing schedules.
Use estimates for planning, not payroll
Scheduled cost is a planning tool. It does not replace actual attendance, overtime agreements or payroll processing. Currency groups stay separate instead of producing a misleading combined total.