Shift Types

Shift Types

Shift types define the different kinds of shifts in your company. Each shift type has its own properties such as color, default times, and break duration.

Overview

In the “Shift Types” tab, you see all defined shift types as a list. Each entry shows:

• Name and description
• Color code as badge
• Default times
• Active/Inactive status

Create New Shift Type

1. Tap the “Plus” button
2. Enter a name (e.g., “Early Shift”)
3. Select a color
4. Set default times
5. Optional: Add a description
6. Save the shift type

Properties

Name

Setting	Description
Name	The displayed name of the shift type
Required	Yes
Examples	”Early Shift”, “Late Shift”, “Night Shift”, “On-call”
Effect	Displayed in calendar and all lists

Naming

Choose short, unique names. There is often only limited space available in the calendar.

Description

Setting	Description
Description	Optional additional information about the shift type
Required	No
Example	”Incl. 30 min breakfast break”
Effect	Displayed in detail views

Color

Setting	Description
Color	Color code for calendar display
Required	Yes
Selection	Color picker with predefined and custom colors
Effect	Shifts of this type are displayed in this color

Recommended Color Assignments:

Shift Type	Color	Hex Code
Early Shift	Green	#4CAF50
Late Shift	Blue	#2196F3
Night Shift	Purple	#9C27B0
On-call	Yellow	#FFC107
Weekend	Orange	#FF9800

Note Contrast

Choose colors with good contrast so that shift types are easily distinguishable in the calendar.

Default Start Time

Setting	Description
Default start time	Pre-filled start time when creating a shift
Required	No
Format	HH:MM (24-hour format)
Example	06:00 for early shift

Default End Time

Setting	Description
Default end time	Pre-filled end time when creating a shift
Required	No
Format	HH:MM (24-hour format)
Example	14:00 for early shift (8 hours)

Time Saving

If you set default times, you save time when creating shifts. You can adjust the times for each individual shift.

Break Duration

Setting	Description
Break duration	Default break time in minutes
Required	No
Value range	0-120 minutes
Example	30 minutes for 8-hour shift
Effect	Deducted when calculating net working time

Active

Setting	Description
Active	Indicates whether this shift type can be used
Options	On / Off
Effect	Inactive types no longer appear in the selection

Inactive Shift Types

If you no longer need a shift type, deactivate it instead of deleting it. This preserves historical data.

Edit Shift Type

To edit an existing shift type:

1. Tap the shift type in the list
2. Change the desired properties
3. Tap “Save”

Changes affect all future shifts of this type. Existing shifts retain their original settings.

Delete Shift Type

Deletion Not Recommended

Deleting a shift type is not possible if shifts of this type still exist. Deactivate the type instead.

To delete a shift type:

1. Open the shift type
2. Tap the trash icon
3. Confirm deletion

Example Configuration

Here is a typical configuration for a retail store:

Shift Type	Start	End	Break	Color
Early Shift	06:00	14:00	30 Min	Green
Late Shift	14:00	22:00	30 Min	Blue
Day Shift	09:00	18:00	60 Min	Cyan
Saturday	09:00	16:00	30 Min	Orange
Inventory	18:00	22:00	0 Min	Purple

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shift types can I create?

There is no limit to the number of shift types. However, we recommend keeping the number manageable (typical: 3-8 types).

Can I change the color of an existing shift type?

Yes, you can change the color at any time. The new color is immediately applied to all shifts of this type in the calendar.

What happens to shifts when I deactivate the shift type?

Existing shifts are retained and continue to be displayed in the calendar. Only new shifts of this type can no longer be created.

Can I have different break times for the same shift type?

The shift type’s break time is a default. You can set a different break time for each individual shift.