Configuring shifts properties for a group

To configure shifts properties for a group, follow the steps below. .

For each calendar group, it is possible to create shifts and define their properties such as the possibility to :

  • Trade or transfer the shift
  • Split the shift (by the member or the planner)
  • Add or suppress the shift (by the member)
  • Apply an approval flow
  • Apply a processing flow

Planner’s rights are required to modify shifts' configuration.

 

Prerequisite

  • Connect to Portal with a planner profile

  • Have access to Group's calendar

Access in Petal

  • Home page > Left menu > Scheduling > Shifts

  • Home page > Left menu > Scheduling > Shifts > Configuration

Steps

1. From the Scheduling icon, click on Shifts.

Under the Shifts tab, the table lists all the active and future shifts for the selected group.

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2. Click on the Configuration tab.

The configuration matrix for the active and future shifts for this group is displayed. The Filter option  allows to select the columns to display.

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3. To search for a shift, enter the shift name in the Search field.

4. To modify the current properties' selection, click on Edit.

5. For each shift, select or unselect the properties in the matrix.

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Properties Description
Trade and transfer Members can trade or transfer their shifts.
Splittable by planner From the planning tool, planner can divide the shift in two. For example, if a member is not available for the beginning or the end of his on-call shift, the shift can be splitted between two members.
Splittable by member A member can decide to transfer only part of its shift. A shift can only be divided in two.
Assignable by member Members are able to self-assign on this shift from their calendar.
Unassignable by member Members can remove this shift from their calendars.
Approvable required Third-party approval required to modify this shift.
Processed required

Third-party processing required to modify this shift.

  • Pre-execution : after the modification is approved.
  • Post-execution : after the modification is done.

6. Click on Save.