Title: (Optional) Develop employee schedules.
Course: Agricultural Business Operations II (18201-36) > Section: Managing Human Resources in an Agribusiness

Development should include

- evaluating staffing levels needed and availability
- following local, state, and federal laws
- communicating scheduling rationale
- publishing the schedule early
- contingency plans if changes are required
- reviewing requirements for maintaining business hours
- using scheduling software.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to develop employee schedules in advance?
- What should be taken into consideration when preparing employee schedules?