Shifton: Multilingual Staff Management Platform in 52 Languages

Written by
Daria Olieshko
Published on
31 May 2025
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4 - 6 min read

Shifton proudly supports full localisation across 52 languages, extending far beyond just simple interface translation. Every element of the platform—the web dashboard, mobile application, and administrator control center—has been meticulously adapted to cater to a multilingual audience. Whether you're managing a small local business or coordinating shifts for a global enterprise, Shifton ensures that every employee interacts with the platform in their native language—removing friction, confusion, and language-based inefficiencies.

By localising every layer of user interaction, Shifton creates an environment where clarity, efficiency, and inclusivity thrive, regardless of geography.

Why Language Support Matters in Shifton’s Staff Management Platform

Smart Language Detection by the Shifton Multilingual Platform for Instant Accessibility

From the moment a user lands on Shifton, the system takes the initiative to automatically detect the user's browser language or geographic region. This intelligent language detection mechanism ensures that individuals are presented with the most appropriate language version of the platform without having to search for settings or adjust configurations manually.

For example, an employee accessing the system from Buenos Aires will seamlessly view everything in Español (AR), while a colleague in Montreal will be shown Français (CA). This automated, frictionless experience is essential in high-paced work environments where time is critical.

Accelerated Adoption & Seamless Multilingual Onboarding

Training new employees can be time-consuming and costly—especially when technology stands in the way of comprehension. With Shifton’s multilingual infrastructure, employees can immediately begin using the platform in a language they are fluent in, without needing extra tutorials or language-specific guidance.

Features such as clocking in/out, managing schedules, requesting time off, reviewing shifts, and checking updates are all intuitively understood when presented in the user’s native language. This reduces onboarding time, lowers support queries, and drives faster workforce adoption, especially in teams with high turnover or seasonal staff.

Improved Accuracy by Eliminating Misunderstandings

Language barriers often lead to critical errors in shift planning, missed communications, payroll confusion, and scheduling conflicts. Shifton’s localisation strategy minimises the risk of human error by presenting data, notifications, and approvals in precise, culturally relevant language.

Whether it’s a vacation request, an overtime alert, or a timesheet approval—the clarity of localised content helps managers and staff operate with confidence. Less time is spent double-checking, translating, or troubleshooting, and more time is dedicated to delivering results.

A Unified System for Global Operations

In today’s interconnected world, many companies have distributed teams spread across multiple countries, languages, and time zones. Shifton bridges these divides by providing a single, consistent experience for all users—regardless of location or language.

When HR teams publish updates, new policies, or scheduling guidelines, those messages are instantly reflected in the native language of every user, with no need for manual translation, duplicating content, or maintaining region-specific dashboards.

This global uniformity allows headquarters to retain control and alignment, while empowering local teams to work autonomously and effectively. Shifton doesn’t just adapt to international operations—it scales with them.

Full List of 52 Supported Languages

Shifton is available in the following languages, covering all major regions. Each includes the local flag and estimated number of native speakers:

No.LanguageFlagNative Speakers
1English (US)🇺🇸≈ 330M
2English (GB)🇬🇧≈ 68M
3English (CA)🇨🇦≈ 30M
4English (AU)🇦🇺≈ 26M
5English (NZ)🇳🇿≈ 5M
6English (ZA)🇿🇦≈ 5M
7Español (ES)🇪🇸≈ 485M
8Español (MX)🇲🇽≈ 125M
9Español (AR)🇦🇷≈ 45M
10Português (BR)🇧🇷≈ 220M
11Português (PT)🇵🇹≈ 10M
12Deutsch (DE)🇩🇪≈ 95M
13Deutsch (AT)🇦🇹≈ 9M
14Français (FR)🇫🇷≈ 80M
15Français (BE)🇧🇪≈ 4M
16Français (CA)🇨🇦≈ 7M
17Italiano🇮🇹≈ 70M
18日本語 (Japanese)🇯🇵≈ 125M
19中文 (Chinese)🇨🇳≈ 1.3B
20हिन्दी (Hindi)🇮🇳≈ 600M
21עברית (Hebrew)🇮🇱≈ 9M
22العربية (Arabic)🇸🇦≈ 310M
23한국어 (Korean)🇰🇷≈ 80M
24Nederlands🇳🇱≈ 23M
25Polski🇵🇱≈ 45M
26Türkçe🇹🇷≈ 85M
27Українська🇺🇦≈ 35M
28Русский🇷🇺≈ 258M
29Magyar🇭🇺≈ 13M
30Română🇷🇴≈ 24M
31Čeština🇨🇿≈ 10M
32Български🇧🇬≈ 7M
33Ελληνικά🇬🇷≈ 13M
34Svenska🇸🇪≈ 10M
35Dansk🇩🇰≈ 6M
36Norsk🇳🇴≈ 5M
37Suomi🇫🇮≈ 5.5M
38Bahasa🇮🇩≈ 200M
39Tiếng Việt🇻🇳≈ 85M
40Tagalog🇵🇭≈ 28M
41ไทย🇹🇭≈ 60M
42Latviešu🇱🇻≈ 1.5M
43Lietuvių🇱🇹≈ 3M
44Eesti🇪🇪≈ 1.1M
45Slovenčina🇸🇰≈ 5M
46Slovenski🇸🇮≈ 2.5M
47Hrvatski🇭🇷≈ 5.5M
48Македонски🇲🇰≈ 2M
49Қазақ🇰🇿≈ 13M
50Azərbaycan🇦🇿≈ 10M
51Afrikaans🇿🇦≈ 7M
52বাংলা (Bengali)🇧🇩≈ 265M

What This Means for Your Organisation

  • Global Reach, Local Experience: Your team—from the Philippines to Poland—can work in their preferred language, improving clarity and comfort.
  • Accurate Records & Compliance: Shift planning, payroll, and time tracking become easier when everything is localised.
  • Quicker Onboarding: New hires see instructions, schedules, and tooltips in a familiar language—no extra training required.
  • Scalable Infrastructure: One platform covers multiple regions. Just switch the language—no reload, no new accounts.

Try Shifton in Your Language Today

Discover why global teams rely on Shifton to streamline workforce management across languages, borders, and industries. Fully localised. Fully intuitive. Fully yours.

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Daria Olieshko

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