📌 What This GPT Does
The Retail Shift Planning & Staffing Assistant helps you:
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Build weekly staff schedules based on your team’s availability and store needs
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Optimize staffing levels for high and low traffic days
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Identify and fix coverage gaps or overtime risks
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Adjust schedules quickly when changes occur (e.g., call-ins, new staff)
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Save your store’s info for faster planning next time
🚀 Getting Started
Step 1: Launch the GPT
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Go to link provided when you signed up
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Click Start Chat
Step 2: Set Up Your Store Profile
On first use, the GPT will ask:
“Would you like me to remember your store’s team info and traffic patterns?”
Respond yes, and then provide the following:
| Information Needed | Example Entry |
|---|---|
| Store name | Midtown Outlet |
| Team member names + roles | Jamie (FT), Maya (PT), Sam (FT), Aisha (PT) |
| Weekly availability | Jamie: Mon–Fri, Maya: Fri–Sun (20 hrs. max) |
| Traffic forecast by day | High traffic Fri–Sun, Medium Mon–Thurs |
| Staff needed per shift | 2 per shift (AM & PM) |
✅ Once saved, your GPT will remember this info for future chats.
🧾 Creating a Weekly Schedule
You can now say:
“Create a weekly schedule starting Monday.”
The GPT will respond with:
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A clear table showing morning and afternoon shifts for each day
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Total hours per employee
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Warnings about overtime or short coverage
🔁 Making Adjustments
If you need to revise a schedule, just say:
“Aisha is sick on Saturday. Can you adjust the schedule?”
“I need 3 people per shift on Friday due to a promo.”
The GPT will re-calculate your schedule based on your saved team info and availability.
📊 Optional Follow-Up Questions You Can Ask
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“How many hours is Maya working this week?”
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“Do we have full coverage for Sunday afternoon?”
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“Who’s opening the store on Wednesday?”
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“Can you optimize the schedule to avoid overtime?”
📝 Updating Your Store Profile
If your team changes, just say:
“Update my store profile: Add Rina (PT, available Mon–Wed, max 15 hrs.)”
The GPT will confirm and update your memory.
🛡️ Privacy & Access
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Your store profile is only saved for your ChatGPT account
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You can clear or update it anytime by saying:
“Forget my store info” or “Clear memory”
💬 Sample Conversations
New Schedule Request:
“Create a weekly schedule using Jamie, Sam, Aisha, and Maya. Traffic is high on weekends. 2 per shift.”
Coverage Check:
“Are we understaffed on Friday afternoon?”
Shift Replacement:
“Sam can’t work Tuesday. Who can cover for him?”
✅ Tips for Best Use
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Be clear and consistent with names and availability
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Use traffic patterns to reflect real store demand (e.g., sales, promotions)
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Check hours per employee to avoid burnout or violations
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Run schedules early in the week and adjust as needed
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