Picking scheduling software that the team will actually use
The fanciest scheduling software is worthless if the techs don't open it.
Mobile-first or don't bother
If it doesn't work great on a phone, the techs won't use it. Desktop-first tools die in the field.
Two-way sync with the calendars they already use
Google Calendar or Apple Calendar sync removes the 'check the app' friction. The fewer apps, the more adoption.
Pick a tool the team can train each other on
If onboarding a new hire to the scheduling tool takes more than 30 minutes, it's too complicated.
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