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 Wendy Neill
                  Subject:Suggested app for scheduling workers
                    "Whatever you do, work at it with allI

In response to both the request about People Scheduler and about software for
scheduling help desk employees, I would like to suggest an application called
WorkTime.  I found out about WorkTime last year from this list and have been
using it since last Fall.  It uses a graphical interface and allows you to
specify worker preferences, such as hrs/week and hrs/day, and worker
availability so you don't schedule them during a class or weekly commitment.
You set up "attributes" about your business, such as job types (i.e.
assistant, advanced assistant), locations (i.e. different labs), costs and so
on.  You also set up the shifts that you need filled. After putting any or all
of that information, you can have WorkTime automatically create a schedule for
you, or you can do it manually.  I usually let it do it automatically, then I
make modifications to make it even better.

I utilize about 40 lab assistants in several locations with different job
types and they all have different wants and needs.  WorkTime has helped me
gather all the information I need and use that to create an optimal schedule
for my employees. You can also use it to schedule resources, such as
overheads, and even room attributes, like handicap-access.  It's main strength
is scheduling workers though.  It comes in a Windows version and a Mac version
(I use the Mac version).

If you want more information, e-mail the company at Timedomain@aol.com and
they will send you some textual information.  They don't have demos, but they
provide a 30-day money back guarantee.  (And no, I don't get a commission.  I
just really like the product).

Wendy Neill
Baylor University
Computer Lab Manager