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ZoomShift

Labor Management

ZoomShift is a Milwaukee-based employee scheduling and time tracking platform designed specifically for hourly teams. Founded in 2011, the company provides an intuitive work schedule maker that helps businesses build schedules in minutes, track time off, reduce labor costs, and ensure team accountability. The platform combines scheduling, time clock, PTO tracking, shift swapping, and team communication into a single solution. What makes ZoomShift appealing for small businesses is its free tier supporting up to 20 employees, along with native iOS and Android apps that keep teams connected on the go. The platform features drag-and-drop schedule templates, automatic shift reminders via text, push, and email, GPS-enabled time tracking, and customizable payroll exports. Employees can view schedules, set availability preferences, request time off, and pick up open shifts—all from their phones.

7shifts

Labor Management

7shifts is a restaurant team management platform founded in 2014 by Jordan Boesch and headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Trusted by over 1 million restaurant professionals, the platform provides a comprehensive suite of workforce management tools purpose-built for the restaurant industry. 7shifts helps operators streamline employee scheduling, time clocking, tip management, payroll processing, and team engagement — all from a single, intuitive platform. Designed for restaurants of every type and size, from family-owned bakeries and coffee shops to national quick-service and full-service franchise chains, 7shifts enables managers to build schedules faster, reduce labor costs, and keep their teams engaged and accountable. With built-in communication tools, task management, labor compliance tracking, and a manager log book, the platform goes beyond scheduling to address the full spectrum of restaurant team operations.

TCP Software

Labor Management

TCP Software provides automated employee scheduling and time tracking solutions trusted by over 37,000 companies. Their platform helps organizations run operations like clockwork with tools that improve payroll accuracy and manage labor costs, covering everything from clock-in to paycheck. The company offers a portfolio of products including Humanity Schedule for team scheduling, Humanity Time for time and attendance tracking, and ScheduleAnywhere for recurring shift management. TCP's solutions support multiple locations, complex pay rules, compliance management, and integration with existing systems, with award-winning customer service and dedicated implementation support.

Shiftboard

Labor Management

Shiftboard is a Seattle-based enterprise workforce scheduling software company founded in 2002, now part of the UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) family. The platform specializes in scheduling for shift-based operations in mission-critical industries including manufacturing, energy, and corrections. Shiftboard uses robust data intelligence and tailor-fit automation to create adaptive, worker-friendly schedules that maximize shift coverage even as operating plans change. Customers report significant operational improvements including 88% higher shift coverage, 16% decrease in turnover, 86% higher worker satisfaction, 30% faster schedule creation, and 21% lower labor costs. The platform is highly configurable to match the specific needs of individual plants or operational units, supporting complex scheduling requirements including compliance with union agreements, fatigue policies, and regulatory frameworks.

When I Work

Labor Management

When I Work is a Minneapolis-based workforce management platform founded in 2010 that specializes in simplifying employee scheduling, time tracking, and team communication for hourly workforces. With over 200 employees, the company has built a comprehensive solution that helps businesses create schedules in minutes, integrate time clocks with scheduling data, and maintain seamless communication across shifts and departments. Their platform is particularly valuable for 3PL operations where coordinating warehouse staff, shift schedules, and labor cost management are critical to operational efficiency. The platform's strength lies in its ability to streamline the complex scheduling demands of logistics operations while providing real-time visibility into labor costs and attendance patterns. When I Work's integrated approach connects scheduling, time tracking, and communication in one platform, making it easier for 3PLs to manage their hourly workforce across multiple shifts and facilities while maintaining compliance and controlling labor expenses.

Deputy is a comprehensive workforce management platform that helps 3PLs and logistics companies optimize their most valuable asset: their people. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sydney, the company has grown to serve thousands of businesses worldwide with its intelligent scheduling, forecasting, and compliance solutions. With over 520 employees, Deputy combines powerful AI-driven workforce planning with robust labor law compliance tools to help logistics operations maintain optimal staffing levels while reducing labor costs and regulatory risks. What sets Deputy apart in the logistics industry is its focus on the unique challenges of warehouse and distribution operations, including fluctuating demand patterns, complex shift requirements, and strict compliance needs. The platform's AI forecasting capabilities enable 3PLs to predict staffing needs based on historical data, seasonal trends, and incoming order volumes, ensuring they have the right number of workers scheduled for peak periods while avoiding overstaffing during slower times.