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We\u2019ve just rolled out the Drop Shift<\/strong> feature in Shifts<\/a> \u2014 a small change that can make a big difference in how your team handles scheduling conflicts and emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previously, team members could claim Open Shifts<\/strong> if that option was enabled in settings. But if someone couldn\u2019t make their assigned shift, there was no easy way to step back \u2014 they had to reach out to a manager and wait for a manual update. That\u2019s no longer the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With this update, team admins can now decide whether to allow shift drops<\/strong> and whether such drops require approval<\/strong>. Both options are found in the team settings. You can choose how far in advance a drop is allowed (24h, 48h, or 72h), and whether an admin needs to approve it or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If no approval is needed, the shift becomes open immediately after a drop \u2014 allowing others to pick it up. If approval is<\/em> required, the shift stays assigned to the original user until a manager approves the request. Admins are notified by email and mobile push (if using the Shifts app for iOS or Android) and can respond directly from the Inbox<\/strong>. They\u2019ll see the request, any comments, and can either approve or reject with one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When approving, an admin can either turn the shift into an Open Shift<\/strong>, giving the team time to self-assign it, or reassign it immediately<\/strong> to another employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is part of our broader effort to automate more of the scheduling process and reduce unnecessary back-and-forth between managers and team members. By giving employees more autonomy to manage their schedules, you keep operations smooth while easing the admin burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we\u2019re not stopping here. Next up – Shift Swaps<\/strong>, which will allow team members to exchange shifts directly with one another. Stay tuned, and let us know what you think!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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