FAQ

Frequently asked questions about scheduling

What does the search criteria "showing this many weeks ahead" on my current schedules listing page do?
Your current schedules listing page can get really long especially if you are a scheduler for more than one schedule type.  The search option allows you to ...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:19 AM
How do I store a schedule?
You can store your scheduling templates and any other unfinished schedules in the Stored Schedules section on your Current Schedules listing page.  Stored s...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:19 AM
How do I set the placeholder preference on my schedule type?
If you want the system to automatically set placeholders on your schedules you need to add the preference to the schedule type for this schedule. 1.  Cl...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:23 AM
How do I enable the shift editing preference for my schedules?
The system role Shift Editor is given to staff who cannot create shifts from the VSB but need to be able to modify and delete shifts in the course of day to...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:23 AM
How do I remove a schedule from stored section of scheduling listing page?
You can store your scheduling templates and any other unfinished schedules in the Stored Schedules section on your Current Schedules listing page.  Stored...
Tue, 1 Jun, 2021 at 4:23 AM
What can a scheduler do?
Scheduler A scheduler is someone who has the ability to add, modify and delete schedules on the schedule type they are assigned.  A scheduler can also:...
Tue, 6 Jul, 2021 at 9:15 AM
How do I add or modify time blocks
Time blocks are crucial to creating schedules in RecStaff.  They are what the system uses to generate the calendar canvas you draw your shifts on, as well a...
Thu, 30 Dec, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Why are staff calendars updated before I hit Send Changes to Staff button?
Once a schedule is published any modifications to the schedule will automatically be added to staff calendars.  The Send Changes to Staff button sends out t...
Tue, 15 Feb, 2022 at 10:02 AM
How do I know if my staff have updated their availability?
A typical workflow for updating availability is: 1.  At the beginning of a new session set up new time blocks 2.  Notify staff that they need to fill i...
Sun, 20 Mar, 2022 at 2:59 PM
How do I print my daily schedule?
As a manager you have various ways to print your daily schedule.  We call the daily schedule a daysheet.  Below is a list of ways to view and print your day...
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 1:26 PM