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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

5 months

User Insights

Average based on 115 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

2 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
Verified User in Political Organization
UP
Verified User in Political Organization
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Makes scheduling shifts much easier"
3.5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

The restaurant I worked at used to use paper schedules, but Hot Schedules made scheduling and picking up shifts so much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

I wish the app didn't cost money, but you can also simply access it through Safari on your iPhone, which is what I usually do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment
AE
Verified User in Entertainment
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very clunky interface, paid app"
3/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

I like that it sends schedules to all of my staff Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

A paid app that employees have to pay for (at least at my location). Also has a tendency to create multiple accounts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment
UE
Verified User in Entertainment
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"10/10 would hotschedule again"
5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

Hotschedules is the best app for restaurants Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

I dislike that it is hard to schedule specific times I need off Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless & convient scheduling solutions"
5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

The cloud based formate. The ability for employees to really self-manage themselves and their schedule. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

I would like to see an auto approval method in which the manager would not have to go in and physically approve every schedule change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Restaurants
UR
Verified User in Restaurants
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"HotSchedules"
4.5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

Ease to construct schedule. Ability to create schedule for restaurant's different departments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

When I print the schedule it doesn't show employees availability and requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Corie B.
CB
Corie B.
Mental Health Technician
Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Hot Schedules"
5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

Easy to manage app, attention to detail, doesn't crash, makes communicating with fellow employees very easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

The website on a computer or phone (not using app) is difficult to navigate, occasionally shuts down making it difficult to know when you are scheduled Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
US
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for large teams"
3.5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

I like that I can access my schedule and swap shifts with co-workers or pick up open shifts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

Real-time updates are slow. Sometimes when trying to pick up a last-minute shift the update does not get to the manager in time. I have shown up for shift and management did not know I was working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ali G.
AG
Ali G.
Customer Experience
Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Review of HotSchedules"
4/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

It is very easy to pick up and drop shifts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

You have to pay for the app, I don't have a choice, I have to use it, but it would be better if it was free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
AF
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Schedule ease for large staff"
4.5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

Hot schedules is easy to use, easy to sort by departments and accessible by all staff since no one is without a cell phone these days. Staff can make overall requests for days off but also easily switch shifts, which holds people accountable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

Sometimes the interface can be a bit slow. I also don't like seeing a larger snapshot of a full schedule without printing it for a physical copy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Restaurants
UR
Verified User in Restaurants
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy"
3.5/5
What do you like best about HotSchedules?

Easy to use and see your schedule and request time off Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HotSchedules?

Nothing. There’s nothing not to like about it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

5 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
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