Shift work

Shift work is a working time model in which the employees of a company work in different shifts in order to ensure continuous operations. This form of work is widespread in many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and logistics. The challenges and opportunities of shift work affect both the employees and the management, who have to deal with questions about what shift work means in terms of working time, working time legislation and working time recording.

Shift work and working hours

Shift work is characterized by a constant change between early, late and night shifts. This requires employees to be highly flexible and adaptable to unusual working hours. Shift work enables 24-hour working hours. This allows companies to maintain their production or services around the clock, which is particularly advantageous in globalized markets, but also in numerous industries.

Digital working time recording of shift work

The recording of working time plays a central role in shift work. Efficient methods of recording working time are crucial for the correct remuneration of employees and compliance with legal regulations. Modern technologies such as digital time recording systems offer precise ways to record and manage working time in shift operations. By automating the time recording process, these systems significantly reduce the administrative burden and allow companies to focus on more strategic aspects of working time management as well as their core business.