Staff mark when they want to work, or can't. Schedulers see this when filling open shifts.
Staff: set your preferences (phone app)
Tap Schedule, then the three dots at the top right.
Tap Manage Schedule Preferences, then tap a day.
Pick Preferred or Unavailable.
Set Starts and Ends.
To repeat it, turn on Repeat and set Repeat Every.
Tap Add Preference.
Schedulers: assign shifts by preference (web app)
On Schedule, click the three dots next to a staff name.
Click Assign open shifts.
Check the Preferences row. Green is preferred, red is unavailable.
Click the + on each shift you want.
Click Assign shifts.
Good to know: Preferences are a guide. You can still assign a shift on a day someone marked unavailable.
Common questions
Can a scheduler set preferences for someone?
No. Each person sets their own in the phone app. You can view them on their profile under Schedule Preferences.
Can I see only one area's shifts?
Yes. Click Select area in the Assign open shifts window.