Four steps. One schedule that sticks.
Shiftbid turns bid season from weeks of spreadsheet work into a few hours of review. Here’s the flow.
Configure
Set up your agency structure. Stations, units, shift types, required certifications, and the rules that govern your operation. This is a one-time setup — with easy adjustments as your operation changes.
Publish bid
Open a bid period for the upcoming cycle. Crews get a clear window to submit preferences — no more text messages, sticky notes, or “I told my supervisor.”
Rank preferences
Employees drag-rank shifts, flag time-off requests, and submit from any device. Seniority and certification eligibility are applied automatically. Shiftbid collects everything in one place.
Award & publish
The scheduling engine generates an optimized schedule that satisfies your constraints, respects employee input, and minimizes cost. Review, make manual adjustments if needed, and publish.
| Unit | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 ALS | 0700–1900 | 0700–1900 | — | — | 1900–0700 | 1900–0700 | — |
| M-2 BLS | 1900–0700 | 1900–0700 | — | 0700–1900 | 0700–1900 | — | — |
| M-3 CCT | — | 0700–1900 | 0700–1900 | — | — | 1900–0700 | 1900–0700 |
| W-1 WC | 0700–1900 | — | 0700–1900 | 0700–1900 | — | — | 0700–1900 |
The system handles the math. You make the judgment calls.