Timely

Timely is a scheduling tool designed for shift-based businesses handling employee rosters, notifications, and overtime warnings. It relies on AI to generate full weekly schedules from natural language descriptions, then allows managers to fine-tune with drag-and-drop. Staff receive schedule notifications by text, with no app to download. The tool emphasizes SMS-based communication and automatic overtime detection.

Timely describes its scheduling flow as simple: describe a week, generate the schedule, and publish so employees receive SMS updates. The approach reduces misunderstandings about who works when and when shifts are posted. Managers can publish and adjust schedules quickly without relying on mobile apps or portals.

Timely highlights SMS reminders to reduce no-shows, with configurable lead times. It provides a payroll preview that shows live labor cost and overtime as schedules are built. The system connects to payroll tools and emphasizes avoiding late payroll surprises by surfacing overtime early during planning.

It discusses multi-location setups, flat pricing per tier, and integrations with payroll and POS systems. It also notes optional plans and enterprise considerations for larger organizations.