How do I find coverage gaps by skill after planned absences and confirmed backups?
Backups must be independently available and qualified for the skill. Do not count one person in two simultaneous slots.
Open Coverage RotaTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Coverage Rota. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Skill window | Required | Scheduled | Absent | Confirmed backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French AM | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| English PM | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Example result
1 uncovered seat
Who uses this?
Shift planning lead. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Find coverage gaps by skill after planned absences and confirmed backups. The creator shows turning an operator’s field note into a structured handover. Benchcraft designed this tool’s inputs, decision rule and example for this office task.
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