Sometimes it can be necessary to get rid of a shift when other plans get in the way. In Workfeed, you have multiple options to do so.
You can:
Sell your shift
Transfer your shift to a colleague
Swap one shift for another with a colleague
How to sell a shift
First, start by clicking the shift you want to get rid of. In the detail view of the shift, click on the button 'Give shift away'.
To make the shift available for all our colleagues to bid on, click the blue button saying 'Put up for sale'.
Now your colleagues will be notified of the available shift, and they can choose to bid on it. You need to be aware that they can only place a bid if they're not already working on the same day as your shift. Furthermore, they need to have the same role as the shift. Depending on the account settings for your workplace, a shift request might have to be approved by an administrator or a manager/colleague with permission to approve shifts.
How to transfer a shift to a colleague
In case you have already agreed with a colleague that they'll take your shift, you're able to transfer it to them. To do this, start by clicking the shift you want to transfer and click 'Give shift away'.
Now you'll see a list of all your colleagues. From here, click the name of the colleague you want to transfer the shift to.
Then click on the 'Handover shift' button. Then your colleague will be notified of the handover, and she/he'll have to approve it from their side before the change is done. In some cases, this handover might also have to be approved by an administrator or manager/colleague with permission to approve shifts.
How to swap shifts with a colleague
In case you have already agreed with a colleague that you'll swap your shifts, you can select the shift you want to transfer and then click 'Give shift away'.
Now you'll see a list of all your colleagues. Just click the name of the colleague you want to swap shifts with.
Now you'll see a list of the colleague's shifts. Choose the shift you want to swap with and confirm the swap. Remember, this change must be approved by your colleague. Depending on the account settings for your workplace, an administrator or a manager/colleague with permission to approve shifts might also have to approve this.
FAQ
Why am I not able to see my colleague's shift under available shifts?
If you're unable to see your colleague's shift, it's either because you don't have the same role as the shift or because you're already working on the same day. If it's neither of those things that's the issue, then make sure you look at available shifts for the right period.Will I get notified once a shift swap is approved?
Yes, you will get notified once a shift swap is either approved or declined. Workfeed will send you a notification every time there are updates to your shifts.
Can I transfer a part of my shift to a colleague?
At the moment, we don't have a dedicated feature for this. In case you want to arrange something like this, we advise you to run it by your boss.
Can I cancel putting a shift up for sale, a shift swap, or a shift transfer?
Yes, you can cancel putting a shift up for sale, a shift swap, or a shift transfer. Simply click the red 'Cancel' button after making your selection.