How does Shift assignment automation prevent double booking?

The system tracks worker availability in real-time. Once a worker accepts a shift, they are automatically marked as unavailable for that time slot.

Can I override an automated assignment?

Yes. Managers can manually reassign shifts; conflicts are flagged before confirming the change.

Does this work across multiple facilities?

Yes. Automation works across all facilities in your network, preventing double-bookings.

What happens if multiple workers accept at the same time?

Acceptances are processed in milliseconds; the first one is confirmed and others are notified instantly.

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Digital timesheets and audit control for recruitment agencies

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Used by agencies across the UK to automate timesheet collection and reduce manual record-keeping.

The challenge

Agencies spend hours chasing signed timesheets.
Manual spreadsheets create errors and missing data.
Disputes over hours worked slow down billing and payments.

How ShiftNest helps

eSignature timesheets let facilities sign instantly from any device.
Automatic record keeping logs every approval securely.
Locked, verified records prevent disputes and keep payroll accurate.

Everything you need for automated shift assignment

Intelligent features designed to eliminate manual coordination and prevent scheduling conflicts.

Digital eSignatures

Facilities sign off instantly from any device.

Automatic locking

Finalised timesheets cannot be changed without approval.

Change logs

Every edit and approval is captured with a timestamp.

Payroll-ready exports

Generate clean records for billing and payroll.

How it works

Simple 4-step automated process from shift posting to confirmation

Post shift

Facility or Agency creates a shift with role, time, and rate in under two minutes.

Agency offers

Agencies automatically send offers to their available workers, ensuring only qualified, reliable staff are notified.

First acceptance wins

Worker acceptance instantly assigns the shift and notifies all parties.

Track & confirm

Facility sees real-time updates and confirms shift completion with digital timesheets.

Admin time saved

60hrs→5hrs

Shift fill time

7hrs→1hr

Missed shift rate

5%→0.5%

Simple, transparent pricing

Flat 2% of approved shift value

£0 if cancelled before worker confirmation

No monthly minimums or seat fees

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