Nowsta

### Product Name

Nowsta

The Employee Timeclock feature allows employees to clock in and out using a simple interface, whether via a mobile app or web browser. This feature addresses the challenge of tracking employee hours accurately, reducing the risk of time theft and ensuring that payroll is processed based on real-time data. Managers can easily monitor attendance and labor costs, leading to improved workforce management and budget adherence.

#### Shift Swapping

Shift Swapping enables employees to exchange shifts with their colleagues directly through the Nowsta platform. This feature solves the common problem of staffing shortages due to last-minute absences by allowing team members to fill in for each other without managerial intervention. It fosters a collaborative work environment and increases employee satisfaction, as staff can manage their schedules more flexibly.

#### Staff Notification

The Staff Notification feature ensures that all employees receive timely updates regarding schedule changes, important announcements, or urgent messages. By facilitating instant communication, this feature addresses the challenge of information dissemination in a busy work environment. Managers can send alerts directly through the platform, ensuring that all team members stay informed and engaged.

#### Workforce Forecasting

Workforce Forecasting utilizes historical data and trends to predict future staffing needs based on various factors such as seasonality and business performance. This feature helps businesses plan effectively by addressing the challenge of overstaffing or understaffing. With accurate forecasts, managers can optimize labor costs while ensuring adequate coverage for peak times.

#### Employee Portal

The Employee Portal provides a centralized hub where staff can access their schedules, request time off, and view personal information such as pay stubs and benefits. This feature solves the problem of fragmented communication and paperwork, empowering employees to manage their own schedules independently. It enhances transparency and engagement by giving staff easy access to essential information.

#### Real-time Reporting

Real-time Reporting offers managers immediate insights into workforce performance metrics, including attendance patterns, labor costs, and productivity levels. This feature addresses the challenge of delayed reporting that can hinder quick decision-making. With instant access to critical data, managers can make informed adjustments to operations swiftly, improving overall efficiency.

#### Automated Scheduling

Automated Scheduling simplifies the process of creating staff schedules by using predefined rules and employee availability preferences. This feature mitigates the common issue of scheduling conflicts and reduces administrative workload. By automating this process, managers can save time while ensuring that shifts are filled appropriately based on skill sets and availability.

#### Compliance Tracking

Compliance Tracking helps businesses adhere to labor laws and regulations by monitoring employee work hours, overtime, and breaks. This feature addresses the risk of non-compliance penalties by ensuring that all scheduling practices align with legal requirements. Managers can easily access compliance reports to ensure that their workforce management practices are both effective and lawful.

#### Predefined Templates

Predefined Templates allow managers to create standard scheduling formats tailored to different departments or roles within the organization. This feature addresses the challenge of inconsistent scheduling practices across teams by providing a structured approach to shift planning. With templates available at their fingertips, managers can streamline the scheduling process while maintaining flexibility in meeting specific departmental needs.