--- title: "Shift Scheduling Software for Government Agencies" description: "Simplify staff scheduling for government agencies with Virto Calendar: every department's shifts, leave and holidays in one Microsoft 365 calendar." url: https://www.virtosoftware.com/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov/ language: en-US last_modified: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+02:00 translations: de: https://www.virtosoftware.com/de/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov/index.md --- # Shift Scheduling Software for Government Agencies VirtoSoftware’s shift scheduling software simplifies staff scheduling and shift planning for government agencies. See every department's shifts, leave and holidays in one Microsoft 365 calendar. Available at: SharePoint Microsoft Teams Microsoft Azure ![Shift Scheduling Software](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov-hero.webp) Trusted by Industry Leaders Warner Bros. Disney Sony UC Berkeley Motorola Teck Resources US Treasury University of Pittsburgh NASA Stockholms Stad FedEx Zespri and over 8,000 businesses worldwide ## Simplify scheduling across multiple departments A powerful, centralized platform that transforms how government agencies handle staff scheduling, ensuring effective coordination across departments. ### Centralized shift management #### Unified calendar view Consolidate all shift schedules into a single, accessible calendar within SharePoint. Eliminate the need for separate spreadsheets and manual tracking. #### Views for every planning horizon Day and week views for the next shift, Month and Year Quarter views for the rota ahead, with filters by department or location. Rotations are planned in the shift lists as they are today; the calendar shows every one of them. ![Centralized shift management](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov/centralized-shift-management.webp) ### Shift changes and approvals #### Changes and alerts A shift changed in the SharePoint list shows at its new time for everyone who opens the calendar. To tell staff by email or in Microsoft Teams, Virto Alerts & Reminder App sends alerts when a shift item changes and reminders before it starts; Virto Calendar App sends no notifications itself. #### Leave and swap approvals Approve or reject leave and shift-swap requests from a SharePoint list directly in the calendar, with each request coloured by its approval status. ![Shift changes and approvals](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov/automated-notifications-workforce-optimization.webp) ### Deep integration with Microsoft 365 #### Enhanced collaboration within Microsoft tools Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between staff and management within the familiar Microsoft Teams & SharePoint environments. #### Simplified access with SharePoint Use SharePoint for centralized document management and access control. Store shift schedules, policies, and other relevant information in a secure and easily accessible location. ![Deep integration with Microsoft 365](https://www.virtosoftware.com/images/use-cases/shift-scheduling-gov/deep-integration-with-microsoft-365-1.webp) ## Key benefits ### Centralized shift view VirtoSoftware’s shift scheduling software puts all department schedules in one view. See every shift across locations, spot coverage gaps at a glance, and move a shift by drag and drop right in the unified calendar. End the chaos of checking multiple schedules in different systems. ### Coverage at a glance Every department's shifts sit on one calendar next to approved leave, so overlapping shifts and understaffed days are visible before the schedule is published. ### Instant team updates Keep your workforce informed with Virto Alerts & Reminder App: email and Teams reminders before upcoming shifts, and alerts when a shift in the list changes. Virto Calendar App shows the current schedule to everyone who opens it; it sends no notifications of its own. ### Microsoft Teams integration Open the staff schedule directly in Microsoft Teams. View schedules and approve leave or shift-swap requests kept in a SharePoint list without switching apps; questions about the schedule go to the Teams chat next to it. ### Holidays and leave in the shift plan Public holiday feeds and the approved leave list are drawn next to the shifts, so no one is scheduled on a day they are away or the office is closed. Working hours and labour rules stay in your time-and-attendance system. ### Quick schedule changes Move a shift to another day or time by drag and drop, and the change is saved to the list it came from. Switch between calendar views to check coverage for a day, a week or the quarter ahead. New shifts are entered in the SharePoint list or group calendar the department already uses. ## When Virto Calendar App fits — and when it does not | Real-life scenario | Best fit | Why it works | | --- | --- | --- | | Shifts from several departments in one view — Each department plans its shifts in its own SharePoint list. | Virto Calendar App M365 | All shift lists are overlaid in one calendar with a colour per department, so a manager sees coverage across the agency and spots gaps before the week starts. | | Shifts next to approved leave and public holidays | Virto Calendar App M365 | The leave list and holiday iCal feeds are drawn next to the shift plan, so no one is given a shift while they are away or on a day the office is closed. | | Approving leave and shift-swap requests — Requests are items in a SharePoint list with content approval turned on. | Virto Calendar App M365 | Managers approve or reject a request directly in the calendar, and each item is coloured by its approval status. | | Work-hour limits, breaks, overtime and time recording | A workforce management or time-and-attendance system | Virto Calendar App shows who works when. 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