Creating a Shift
Define a new shift with its start, end, buffer, and day start timings.
A shift defines the working hours that shift plans and roasters are built on. HR and Admin users create shifts from the Shift Details screen.
How to Create a Shift
- Open Shift Details.
- Click Add New Shift.
- Enter the Shift Name.
- Set the Shift Start and Shift End times.
- Set the Buffer Start and Buffer End times.
- Set the Day Start time.
- Click Save.
Shift Form Fields
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Name | Identifier for the shift, shown in shift plans and roasters | ✔ |
| Shift Start | Time the shift begins | ✔ |
| Shift End | Time the shift ends | ✔ |
| Buffer Start | Grace time applied after Shift Start | ✔ |
| Buffer End | Grace time applied before Shift End | ✔ |
| Day Start | Cut-off time that decides which calendar day a login is counted against | ✔ |
Understanding Day Start
Day Start is the cut-off time that decides which calendar day a login is counted against. It matters most for shifts that run across midnight, where the shift begins on one date and ends on the next.
For a shift that runs from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM with Day Start set to 9:00 AM:
- A login at or after 9:00 AM is counted on the same day.
- A login before 9:00 AM is counted against the previous day.
Understanding Buffer Timings
Buffer Start is set later than Shift Start, and Buffer End is set earlier than Shift End, so the buffer window sits inside the shift hours.
Result
- The shift is added to the Shift Details list with status Active.
- The shift becomes available for selection when creating a shift plan.
- All timing values are shown in the list so they can be verified at a glance.
Changing Day Start on an existing shift affects how future logins are grouped. Review the shift plans and roasters using that shift before updating it.