Disconnected scheduling and timekeeping systems cost more than you think — in overtime, payroll errors, and last-minute staffing chaos. One connected system changes that.
of open-shift hours filled at least two weeks in advance
reduction in nurse managers’ scheduling time
reduction in last-minute work requests
When scheduling, timekeeping, and analytics work together, the impact shows up where it counts — in labor cost containment, time savings, and payroll accuracy.
Source: symplr customer interviews
Health systems across the country trust our symplr to help to keep labor costs in check, coverage steady, and payroll accurate.
Use AI-driven demand forecasting and automated shift management to anticipate staffing needs, fill shifts earlier, and control labor costs before they escalate.
Automate complex pay rules to catch errors early, reduce manual payroll work, and ensure employees are paid accurately.
Unify scheduling and timekeeping to reduce administrative work, simplify coverage management, and give managers more time with their teams.
Create more predictable, fair scheduling experiences that support staff well-being, build trust, and improve retention.
Forecast staffing needs up to 120 days in advance. AI-enhanced schedule balancing analyzes demand, staffing needs, business rules, fairness, and employee scheduling patterns to provide optimized, explainable recommendations managers can quickly review and approve.
The only solution with an automated variable incentive model. Shifts get filled faster because staff can pick them up with confidence.
Your payroll team, managers, and schedulers all work from the same data. No more reconciling between systems. No more surprises when payroll closes.
Union rules, state regulations, shift differentials, missed breaks — all calculated automatically. Your payroll team stops fixing errors and starts doing more meaningful work.
See what’s happening across every unit and facility in real time. Spot where coverage is thin, where overtime is building, and where you can move people to make things work.
symplr delivers industry-leading healthcare workforce management solutions, backed by two decades of Best in KLAS recognition, including Nurse & Staff Scheduling Best in KLAS awards in 2025 and 2026.
Our scheduling solution can integrate with leading third-party timekeeping systems, helping you modernize scheduling without replacing your existing investments.
Labor costs become harder to control when staffing decisions are made without visibility into patient demand and workforce availability. AI-driven demand forecasting helps health systems build smarter plans before schedules are created, while automated shift management fills open shifts earlier, reducing overtime, premium pay, agency reliance, and last-minute staffing disruptions.
Forecast patient demand and set accurate staffing targets up to 120 days out
Your pay policies are complex. They shouldn’t require someone manually checking every exception. When pay rules run automatically, your payroll team catches problems before they become errors, and your people get paid correctly without anyone having to fight for it.
When scheduling and timekeeping live in the same system, managers stop spending their days reconciling data and chasing down information. They can see what’s happening, act on it, and stay ahead of coverage gaps. That’s time back for the work that actually requires a manager.
One place for scheduling and timekeeping data — no more switching between systems
See hours worked versus scheduled in real time
Flexible resources balanced automatically to match patient demand
Approve timecards, swaps, and schedule requests from any device
reduction in
last-minute work requests
When scheduling rules are applied consistently and staff can see their schedules in advance, something shifts. They stop feeling like they’re at the mercy of the schedule. They start trusting it. And when staff trust their schedules, they stay.
Predictive scheduling, automated timekeeping, workforce analytics, and pay rule automation designed specifically for healthcare organizations.
Forecast up to 120 days out with 96% accuracy. Know what’s coming so your teams can stay ahead of it.
The only solution with an automated variable incentive model. Fills 75% of open shift hours two weeks in advance.
One system. Everyone works from the same data. No reconciling, no surprises.
Union rules, state regulations, shift differentials, exceptions — calculated automatically, every time.
See every unit, every facility. Spot coverage gaps and overtime risks before they become problems.
Flags exceptions early so managers can act before payroll closes — not after.
Staff manage their schedules from anywhere. Managers approve and adjust in real time.
Flags exceptions early so managers can act before payroll closes — not after.
See where labor costs are running, where trends are emerging, and where you can do better.
When scheduling and timekeeping operate in one connected system, healthcare organizations gain better visibility into staffing demand, hours worked, overtime risk, and labor trends in real time. Predictive scheduling helps build more accurate labor plans upfront, while automated open shift management fills coverage gaps earlier and reduces reliance on overtime, premium pay, and agency labor. Integrated workforce data also helps managers identify issues before payroll closes instead of reacting afterward.
Yes. The configurable rules engine automatically applies union agreements, state regulations, organizational pay rules, shift differentials, premiums, benefits, missed break rules, and exceptions consistently across departments and facilities. Built-in audit trails and compliance visibility help organizations support defensible payroll practices and reduce manual adjustments.
The system uses AI-driven predictive demand forecasting to anticipate staffing needs based on patient demand and workforce trends. Organizations can forecast staffing requirements up to 120 days in advance with up to 96% accuracy, helping teams build more proactive schedules, reduce volatility, and align staffing resources more effectively.
Managers gain real-time visibility into hours worked versus scheduled, overtime trends, staffing gaps, and labor performance across units and facilities. Automated workflows and workforce analytics help identify risks earlier so managers can rebalance staffing, deploy flexible resources, and address coverage needs before overtime and premium labor costs escalate.
Yes. Staff can manage schedules, view shifts, and participate in open shift workflows from mobile devices, while managers can approve timecards, schedule requests, and staffing changes in real time from anywhere.
Yes. Smart Square can integrate with leading third-party timekeeping systems, allowing healthcare organizations to modernize scheduling workflows without replacing their existing timekeeping investments.
See what’s possible when scheduling, timekeeping, and analytics work together.
