Activate / deactivate shift swaps

Shift swap feature in RosterElf

RosterElf's Shift Swap feature enhances scheduling flexibility and efficiency by allowing employees to manage their own shift swaps. With this feature, employees can request a shift swap with another qualified, available team member, helping to create a balanced work-life schedule. This process is automated to reduce errors, increase satisfaction, and save time. The result is a more employee-friendly approach to scheduling, with technology streamlining operations for managers and staff alike.

1. Benefits of automatic shift swaps

Automatic shift swaps offer a range of benefits for both employees and managers. This section explores how shift swaps improve employee autonomy, reduce administrative workload, and prevent scheduling errors.

1.1 Employee autonomy and satisfaction

1.1.1 Shift swaps empower employees to manage their own schedules.
1.1.2 Increased control can lead to better job satisfaction and work-life balance.

1.2 Efficiency in shift management

1.2.1 Automating the swap process saves managers' time.
1.2.2 Reduces administrative tasks and speeds up approval times.

1.3 Reduced scheduling errors

1.3.1 System automation matches shifts based on set criteria.
1.3.2 Minimises errors or scheduling conflicts.

2. How to activate or deactivate shift swaps

This section provides step-by-step instructions for enabling or disabling the Shift Swap feature in RosterElf. Activating shift swaps allows employees to manage their own schedules, while deactivating it returns control to managers.

2.1 Access roster settings

2.1.1 Click the Settings tab on the top menu.

2.1.2 Select Roster from the dropdown.

2.2 Activate or deactivate shift swaps

2.2.1 Use the toggle button to turn Shift Swaps on or off.

2.2.2 Green indicates activation, while grey shows deactivation.

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