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Shift Swaps

Employees fill open shifts. You just approve.

No more phone calls, group texts, or last-minute scrambling. The shift swap marketplace lets your team handle coverage themselves β€” with manager approval on every swap.

Free 14-day trial Β· Setup in 5 minutes

Last-minute call-outs are inevitable. The scramble isn’t.

Every manager knows the feeling: someone calls in sick at 6 AM and you spend the next hour texting everyone to find coverage. Shift swaps turn that reactive scramble into a self-service system. Employees handle it. You approve it. The schedule updates automatically.

How the shift swap marketplace works

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Employee Releases Shift

The employee who cannot cover their shift releases it to the marketplace with one tap.

  • βœ“Available from the employee dashboard
  • βœ“Original employee stays assigned until swap is approved
  • βœ“Optional notes for context
  • βœ“Manager notified of the release
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Teammate Claims It

Eligible teammates see the open shift and can claim it.

  • βœ“Open shifts visible to eligible employees
  • βœ“Claim with one tap
  • βœ“First come, first served
  • βœ“Multiple claims possible β€” manager picks
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Manager Approves

No swap goes through without manager approval.

  • βœ“Review who released and who claimed
  • βœ“Approve or deny with one click
  • βœ“Schedule updates automatically on approval
  • βœ“Full swap history logged
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Full Accountability

Every swap is tracked for transparency and reporting.

  • βœ“Timestamps on every action
  • βœ“Who released, who claimed, who approved
  • βœ“Swap history per employee
  • βœ“Patterns visible for scheduling optimization

Frequently asked questions

How do shift swaps work?+

When an employee cannot cover their shift, they release it to the swap marketplace. Other eligible teammates see the available shift and can claim it. The swap only goes through after a manager approves, so you always stay in control.

Can managers restrict who can pick up shifts?+

Shifts are visible to eligible employees based on their role and assignment. Managers have final approval on every swap, so no unauthorized coverage happens.

Is there a history of all swaps?+

Yes. Every swap request, claim, and approval is logged with timestamps and the people involved. Full accountability and audit trail.

What happens if nobody claims an open shift?+

The shift stays in the marketplace and the original employee remains assigned. Managers can see unclaimed shifts and take action β€” reassign manually or reach out to specific employees.

Connected features

No more scrambling for coverage.

Shift swaps with manager approval. Free 14-day trial.