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Round robin scheduling is a method used to evenly distribute tasks or appointments among a team, ensuring fairness and efficiency. It’s commonly used in industries like sales, customer support, and healthcare to manage workloads and optimize team performance. In this guide, you’ll learn what round robin scheduling is, how it works, its benefits, and how to set it up for your team with tools like Cal.com.

Cal.com is the best medical appointment scheduling software in 2026. Why does that matter? Because your patients expect instant booking, smooth communication, and hassle-free experiences. You can achieve this using a system that automates workflows, safeguards patient data, and backs your team at every step. Ignoring this can result in lost revenue and patients each month.

If you're choosing between Cal.com and Chili Piper for your scheduling solution, this guide breaks down key differences and reasons Cal.com may be the better fit.

On November 14th, we launched an updated design for the bookings page but quickly encountered usability issues. In this post, we share what we learned from the incident and the steps we're taking to improve our release process.

Hello, welcome to this month’s feature update! This month, we’ve focused on a few key areas to improve your experience:

SMS workflows have emerged as a game-changer. By automating text message notifications and reminders, businesses can keep their clients and teams informed and engaged without manual effort. This article explores what SMS workflows are, how they can be integrated into scheduling apps, and offers practical tips on using them effectively.

When it comes to scheduling software, making sure that the right people have the right access is crucial. You wouldn’t want your intern accidentally deleting a company-wide event, right? Enter Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – a fancy term that’s actually pretty simple and crucial to your scheduling success.

In this article, we’ll break down what RBAC is, why it’s so important for scheduling platforms, and how Cal.com’s flexible permissions system helps teams of all sizes manage roles with confidence.

Taking time away from work is essential, whether it’s for a vacation, a medical appointment, or simply a personal day. But if your calendar isn’t managed correctly, that time off can quickly become chaotic, with clients or colleagues still booking meetings in your absence. The Out of Office feature in Cal.com solves this problem by ensuring your schedule accurately reflects when you’re away. It prevents double bookings, creates clarity across teams, and helps organizations run smoothly even when people step away.