It’s that time of year again. The weather is cooling off, the leaves are starting to change, and our little ones are returning to the schoolyard. The major difference this year? COVID-19. For many the return to school is often anticipated and exciting, however this year there’s an air of unease. Return to school protocols are constantly evolving with the changing landscape [...]

Partial Shifts Andgo is excited to announce the release of a new Partial Shifts feature as part of its Smart Call and Prebooking modules. Currently, employees are only notified of and able to bid on full shifts through these modules. With the introduction of our Partial Shifts feature, customers will be able to optionally allow employees to bid on portions of shifts, adding [...]

Employees in the healthcare sector have to meet strict criteria when it comes to attendance. The challenging occupation heavily relies on its vital healthcare employees, encouraging regular attendance and fewer absences to manage the workflow.  While low morale may be the cause of frequent absenteeism, it also results in low morale and productivity in the workplace.

Automation and the use of AI to streamline and innovate scheduling practices not only create operational savings, but it also gives valuable time back to scheduling staff which can be used toward more meaningful work. In working closely with our Healthcare customers, we understand the demands on scheduling staff, and what aspects of the jobs and tasks associated with [...]

Saskatchewan recently saw a spike in COVID-19 cases in a northern community. It was imperative to mobilize a team of healthcare professionals as quickly as possible to assist the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority in managing the outbreak. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) needed to get support to the north immediately, so they turned to Broadcast for help. 

Building off their earlier expansion of Andgo services and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) was looking to expand the new provincial response site to include filling open shifts related to COVID-19. The pandemic hit in the middle of shifting from a regional technology system to a system that encompasses the entire province. In [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing organizations on the frontlines to adapt to new challenges. One of these challenges is how they communicate with employees. Clear communication is crucial to ensure employees are receiving up-to-date information, especially in the healthcare sector. This is where we can help. Our Broadcast module helps Healthcare professionals stay informed [...]

At Andgo, we’ve been having many conversations around diversity and inclusion. We’ve been discussing ways in which we can promote and hire a diverse and inclusive team and elevate minority groups in our industry. The conversation is still happening, and we’re excited to see where it leads. We want to use this momentum as a catalyst for actionable change.

As much as COVID-19 has separated and isolated us as we practice physical distancing, it has also brought us together as a community, united by the same goal.  Right now there is no ‘us’ or ‘them’, just ‘‘we’. This community which we are all a part of relies on each member to do their part. Each member has an important role to play in helping the community. Creativity and [...]