# Streamlined Staffing Apps The StaffHub App Helps You Plan and Schedule Shifts By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schedule-shifts References: [pcworld](http://www.pcworld.com/article/3124324/data-center-cloud/microsoft-debuts-new-office-365-app-for-bartenders-burger-flippers.html) & [blogs.office](https://blogs.office.com/2016/09/26/announcing-the-public-preview-of-microsoft-staffhub-the-new-app-for-deskless-workers/) StaffHub is the name of an innovative Microsoft app, offered for Office 365, that is designed to make it easier than ever to schedule shifts without the confusion and frustration that can often arise. What's great about this particular staffing app is the fact that, in addition to enabling workers to pick up shifts, swap shifts or even cover for each other, it also functions as a messaging app. What this function does is enhance communication by allowing two-way conversations to clear up any potential confusion, and to enable people to seek clarification. The app can be used by businesses who request a license online. The StaffHub mobile app will surely appeal to businesses from different industries looking to streamline their staffing procedures and protocols. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Staffing Apps:** The trend of using specialized apps to simplify and streamline staffing processes. - **Enhanced Communication:** The trend towards integrating messaging functions into staffing apps to improve communication and clarity. - **Mobile Workforce Solutions:** The trend of developing mobile apps specifically tailored to the needs of businesses looking to efficiently manage their workforce. ### Who This Affects Most - **HOSPITALITY:** The hospitality industry can benefit from streamlined staffing apps by improving shift scheduling and enhancing communication between staff members. - **RETAIL:** Retail businesses can leverage staffing apps to efficiently manage employee schedules, facilitate shift swaps, and improve communication with their workforce. - **HEALTHCARE:** The healthcare industry can utilize staffing apps to optimize shift planning, simplify scheduling, and enhance communication among healthcare professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shift Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftmate.md) - [Shift Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-management-tools.md) - [Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-1.md) - [Streamlined Staff Recruitment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recruitment-app.md) - [Work Scheduling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actiplans1.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Labor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labor-app.md) - [Healthcare Staffing Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-staffing.md) - [Automated Workforce Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-scheduling.md) - [Traveling Healthcare Professional Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveling-healthcare-professional.md)