Publishing shifts ensures that employees can view their assigned work schedules. In CareCentre.io, managers have control over when shifts become visible to employees. This guide outlines how to publish, unpublish, and manage shift visibility efficiently.
How to Publish Shifts in CareCentre.io
Follow these steps to make shifts visible to employees.
1. Navigate to the Rota Section
Log in to your CareCentre.io admin or manager account.
Go to Rotas from the main menu.
Select the location and date range where you want to publish shifts.
2. Select Shifts to Publish
Review the rota and ensure that all shifts are correct.
Unpublished shifts will be marked as drafts.
Click on an individual shift or use the bulk publish option to select multiple shifts.
3. Publish Shifts
Click ‘Publish’ to make the selected shifts visible to employees.
Employees will receive notifications informing them of their assigned shifts.
Once published, shifts can be viewed in the employee’s schedule.
You can also bulk publish all unpublished shifts for the week to streamline scheduling.
How to Unpublish Shifts in CareCentre.io
Unpublishing a shift removes it from employee visibility while keeping it available for further edits.
1. Locate the Published Shift
Navigate to the Rotas section.
Find the published shift you want to unpublish.
2. Unpublish the Shift
Click on the shift and select ‘Unpublish’.
The shift will revert to a draft state and will no longer be visible to employees.
Employees will not receive notifications about unpublished shifts.
3. Edit and Republish if Needed
After unpublishing, you can make changes to the shift details.
Once adjustments are complete, click ‘Publish’ again to make the shift visible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why can’t employees see their shifts?
If shifts are not visible, check whether they have been published. Only published shifts are displayed to employees.
Can I publish shifts for specific employees only?
Yes, you can choose to publish shifts individually instead of using the bulk publish option.
What happens if I unpublish a shift?
Employees will no longer be able to see the shift, and any notifications about it will be revoked.
Can I make bulk changes before publishing shifts?
Yes, you can set up all shifts as drafts, make necessary changes, and then publish them all at once.