How to create a schedule in Rise Scheduling & Time Tracking
1. To create a new schedule, click + New Schedule.
2. Next, you’ll see a pop-up window to create a new schedule with the following fields:
Schedule name - name of the schedule
Schedule start date - start date of the schedule
Cycle repeats every - choose the cycle frequency for the schedule. This configuration influences how often a schedule needs to be published.
Display first day of week - sets the default start day for shift(s) in the schedule
Display start time - sets the default start time for shift(s) in the schedule
Schedule interval - sets the length of the interval between shift assignments. The minimum schedule interval is 5 minutes
Departments - choose the department(s) to narrow down employees for the schedule
Locations - choose the location(s) to narrow down employees for the schedule
Positions - choose the position(s) to narrow down employees for the schedule
Shift cover and shift drop requests - choose whether or not to allow either/or for the schedule
To make it easier for you, the Schedule Start Date, Cycle frequency and Display Start Time fields are pre-populated. You can make changes to these fields, if needed.
Next, enter the required information such as Schedule Name, Display First Day of Week and Departments. The remaining fields are optional.
3. Rise Scheduling & Time Tracking allows employees to request Shift Cover or Shift Drop for their shifts. To allow shift drops and shift cover requests, select the required checkboxes. To learn more about shift cover and shift drop, read our How to manage your schedule in Rise Scheduling & Time Tracking article.
To assign owners and admins to receive notifications for shift drop and cover requests, click the dropdown and select their name.
Once completed, click Create schedule.
