Why Not Use Excel for Planning?

Workforce planning can be difficult due to the many factors involved. It's important to distinguish between team planning, based on available working hours, and demand planning, which prioritises staffing needs. E.g., in catering, where demand varies with the weather.

Other factors like holidays, responsibilities, and team schedules also need to be considered. This makes Excel-based planning time-consuming and prone to errors.

A software planning tool simplifies this process. It allows for quick roster creation, integrates with time tracking for accurate execution, and offers real-time insights into absences and holiday balances.