FAQ

Frequently asked questions about scheduling

What do the Staff Pick List icons represent?
There are 14 icons in total.  The first 10 are availability icons which help you decide who can work during a shift.  They are:     The employees' ava...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 1:14 PM
What do the shield icon colours on the staff pick list represent?
The staff pick list is on the Shift tab of the visual scheduler builder (VSB) and is where you create shifts and add staff assignments to shifts.  The staff...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 1:23 PM
How do I add a placeholder to a shift?
A placeholder is used when you are not able to assign a staff member to a shift OR you are using work assignments and want to ensure you don't lose your...
Sat, 18 May, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Where do I go to build a schedule?
Schedules are built in the Visual Scheduler Builder (VSB).   If you are new to RecStaff (Welcome!) and have not already created a schedule then the o...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 2:20 PM
How do I change the start or end time of a shift?
To modify a shift you must first choose the schedule the shift is in. 1.  Access the schedule you want to work with via Manage Scheduling - Schedules or...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 4:46 PM
How can I move a shift to a different day?
To move a shift to a different day you must first choose the schedule the shift is in 1.  Access the schedule you want to work with via Manage Schedulin...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 4:52 PM
How do I add a work assignment to a shift?
To add a work assignment you must first choose the schedule the shift is in 1.  Access the schedule you want to work with via Manage Scheduling - Schedu...
Wed, 11 Dec, 2024 at 1:33 PM
How do I change the size of a work assignment on a shift?
To change the size of a work assignment you must first choose the schedule the shift is in 1.  Access the schedule you want to work with via Manage Sche...
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018 at 5:18 PM
How do I schedule on 5 or 10 minute increments?
The default setting on the Shift tab in the VSB is to show each hour broken into 15 minute increments.  This allows you to draw your shift on any of those 1...
Sat, 18 May, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Can I get shift reminders?
Yes, RecStaff can reminder staff of when their shifts will start.  Managers must enable this option in settings module. 1.  Click on Site Setup or Dept ...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:19 AM