2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12-Hour Rotation Shift Pattern

A detailed look at the 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12-Hour Rotation Shift Pattern.

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The 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12-hour, rotation Shift Pattern provides 24-hour coverage. This pattern is made up of 4 teams (or crews) and 2, 12-hour, Shift Durations. This shift pattern occurs on a 28-day cycle, in which teams work for a total of 14 days, with a total of 14 days off. In this rotation, teams work 2 day shifts, have 2 days off, work 3 day shifts, have 2 days off, work 2 days shifts, have three days off, then repeats the cycle on the night shift.

Pros of the 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12 Hour, Rotation Shift Schedule:

  • Employees get a 3-day weekend every other week
  • Employees never work more than 3 days in a row

Cons of the 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12 Hour, Rotation Shift Schedule:

  • Employees will work up to 62 hours in a single week
  • 12-hour shift length could be too long for some individuals

A visual guide to the 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12-Hour Rotation Shift Pattern.

The WorkSight Scheduler is fully equipped to help you implement the 2-2, 3-2, 2-3, 12 Hour, Rotation Shift Pattern. Built to help businesses that operate 24/7, 365 days a year, with equal levels of workload around the clock or unbalanced loads varying by shift. The WorkSight team knows the value of establishing stability in the schedule while equalizing the burden of working undesirable shift times, which means that we can help you get any Shift Pattern in place for your organization. Contact us to learn more, or to schedule a demo.