TOT

Scheduling and registration convenience

Uurwerk is the scheduling program designed by TOT for events personnel in the cultural sector – both venues and companies. It was developed from many years of practical experience at, and in conjunction with, large and small theatre and event organisers in the Netherlands. Its strength lies in the ease with which you can schedule the personnel in an efficient, well-ordered way, and in accordance with legislation. Time tracking and accountability form an integral part of this, and have never been so easy. » read more about Uurwerk personnel scheduler

Scheduling from events

From 2000 and for many years thereafter, Marijcke Voorsluijs, the owner of TOT, was responsible for scheduling the technical employees for the Stadsschouwburg Utrecht using Rostarflex, a large scheduling application. This was an expensive program that ultimately delivered, but was not made for events-guided scheduling. A number of fixed shifts were the basis, but that is not how the cultural sector works. The event, performance or concert sets the tone. An opera places different demands on the staff than a classical concert, for example. Further, the program of the day must be visible in the schedule. » read more about The background – Uurwerk Basic

The ceiling comes into view

Time marched on and the clientele of Uurwerk grew, as did the clients themselves. The virtual ceiling came into view. Uurwerk could not handle more than 15 employees and the security of an Excel file, however advanced, has its limitations, especially when several schedulers are using it.

Time to grow

In 2007 Marijcke initiated discussions with Rik Bruins of Art of Automation, software developer, sound technician and former Artifax-consultant. Just as Marijcke, Rik has a thorough knowledge of the cultural sector and embraces challenges head on. Together they decided to develop an advanced version of Uurwerk, whilst retaining the strong points of Uurwerk Basic: » read more about Time to grow – Uurwerk Online

There are two Uurwerk versions:

• Uurwerk Basic, developed from Excel, for small to medium-sized businesses which can schedule up to 15 technical or hospitality employees;
• Uurwerk Online, a web application for an unlimited number of employees, and is ideal as such for all staff working for all types of cultural organisations, whether small or large.  » read more about Uurwerk in duplicate

Uurwerk Basic and Uurwerk Online in a nutshell

A schematic comparison of the two Uurwerk versions: Uurwerk Basic and Uurwerk Online. Symbols have been used as much as possible:

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