For multi-location employee scheduling, define each location, record which employees can or prefer to work there, set staffing demand by location and shift, assign an explicit location to each employee-shift assignment, and review shortages separately for every location.
Define stable location names
Use one consistent location record for each site or operational area. Avoid duplicate labels for the same place because staffing minimums and employee preferences depend on those records.
Record employee location suitability
Capture which locations an employee likes, dislikes, or can flex between. This describes scheduling suitability, not where the employee is automatically counted.
Set location-specific demand
Define the minimum people required at each relevant location and shift template. This prevents one overstaffed site from hiding a shortage at another.
Assign and count the actual location
The actual assignment location should determine where the employee counts for coverage. Preferences are an input; the assignment is the operational result.
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