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Practical tools and templates for operations teams.

This hub collects Soon's practical resources, from planning guides to templates and calculators that help teams run shift-based operations more smoothly.

Calculator

Erlang C calculator

Free Erlang C, Erlang A, Erlang B, and Linear staffing calculator with hourly breakdowns, occupancy targets, and FTE planning.

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Calculator

Shrinkage tool

Calculate required headcount from planned and unplanned shrinkage across contact centers, healthcare, hospitality, and more.

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Forecast tool

Upload historical data and generate a fast browser-based forecast with charts and confidence bands.

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Coverage map

Model follow-the-sun shift coverage across time zones, compare customer windows, and spot handoff gaps before they become service gaps.

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Public holiday checker

See which weekday gets the most public holidays in your country. Pick the best day off for part-time work, daycare, or roster planning across 22 countries.

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Template

Shift schedule template

Download a free Excel shift schedule template with coverage tracking, time-off management, and a team directory for teams of 10 to 50.

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Library

Shift pattern library

Interactive calendars for 8 rotations, from 2-2-3 Panama and DuPont to Kelly and 7-on-7-off, with staffing math and calendar exports.

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Library

Staffing coverage math

Worked headcount answers for 24/7, 24/5, and two-shift coverage, plus honest verdicts on what rosters of 2 to 6 people can carry.

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Research

Shift work research library

Peer-reviewed evidence on shift work health effects and safer schedule design, graded by strength, with every figure cited to its primary source.

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