Shift Types

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The Shift Type is allocated to Shifts for reporting purposes as well as offering visual indicators on the Roster Calendar.

Create a New Shift Type

Start by creating shift types that reflect the different work blocks or availability windows, such as "Morning Shift", "Afternoon Shift", or "Night Shift".

  1. Navigate to PowerRoster App > Settings > Select Shift Types.

  2. Select +New.

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  1. Fill in the required fields and Save.

Field

Description

Name

Enter the Name of the Shift Type

Color

Use different colours for each type of shift so that they are easily visible in the calendar.

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Example

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Colors can be added to help identify different shifts, as illustrated below.

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Information

For more information about the color codes, please refer to the FAQ section.