How do I use the world clock setting? (for admins and managers)

Learn how this setting affects the appearance of shifts and how you schedule

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Shift icons legend

See a list of icons for shifts and their meanings

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I unpublish the schedule?

Learn how to use the bulk edit feature to unpublish shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I create and apply shift templates?

Learn how to set your commonly used shift times for certain locations and positions so they can be added to the schedule with a few clicks

Written by Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago

How do I edit multiple shifts at once?

Learn how to update several shifts at the same time using the bulk edit feature

Written by Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago

What are day parts and how do I use them?

Learn how to set them to sort and filter shifts by the time of day when they occur

Written by Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago

Getting your coverage right

Learn how to use slots with unassigned shifts to meet your staffing needs

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

How do I schedule a shift?

Steps for admins and managers; Includes website and app instructions

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I publish the schedule?

Learn how to make shifts visible to your employees and notify them

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I export the schedule?

Learn how to get a CSV or XLS file of your shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do employees use the world clock?

Learn how the different settings for time zones change the appearance of your schedule

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

What is the Roster?

Learn about this daily overview for admins and managers; includes website and app guides

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

What are Tags and how do I use them?

Learn how tags can help organize your shifts and how to set them up

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I mark days as "closed" on the calendar?

Learn how to designate a day your business is closed on the schedule from the website and app

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How can I mark a shift as no-show?

Learn how to track shifts your employees don't show up for

Written by Guillaume Meunier
Updated over a week ago

How do I mark a sick call-out?

Track sick days on your schedule to keep up with employee attendance

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I use available slots?

Learn how to set the number of employees needed for available shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I color code my shifts?

Learn about color coding options

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Does Sling have automatic scheduling?

About specifying "rules" to get a schedule created for you

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete a shift?

Learn different ways to delete a shift

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I save shifts once I've added them to the calendar?

Learn the basics of scheduling shifts

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

How do I schedule recurring shifts?

Learn how to make a shift repeat from the website or the app

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

​How do I edit a recurring shift?

Learn about changing all future shifts of a recurrence

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I copy recurring shifts?

Learn how to duplicate a recurrence and assign it to additional employees

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete recurring shifts?

Learn how to remove all shifts in a recurrence

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete all shifts?

Learn how to clear the current view

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I notify employees when I publish a new schedule?

Learn how to let your staff know they have new shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do employees receive their schedules?

Learn how to share schedules with employees

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

How do I view the full schedule instead of just my own?

Learn how to see everyone's shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I create an available shift?

Learn how admins and managers can create open shifts for employees

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

What is the difference between Unassigned and Available shifts?

Learn when to use both

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

Why can't I see available shifts in the app? (for employees)

Check these settings if you are not seeing available shifts in the app

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I approve more than one person for an available shift?

Learn how to assign multiple applicants to one shift

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I create schedule templates?

Learn how to create templates of your schedules

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

How do I copy shifts?

Learn how to copy your schedule or selected shifts

Written by Lyuba Kharitonova
Updated over a week ago

How do I make unassigned shifts available for the staff to pick up?

Learn how to move shifts from unassigned to available so employees can see them and apply to work; includes website and app instructions

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I copy an individual shift?

Learn how to copy one shift as well as a shortcut to do this quickly!

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I use time blocks?

Learn how to set and use time blocks to schedule faster

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do admins/managers share unpublished shifts?

Learn about sharing unpublished shifts when multiple managers are working on one schedule

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I publish just my own shifts?

Learn how to publish shifts for different departments or managers separately

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I reassign recurring shifts to a different employee?

Learn how to transfer all shifts in a recurrence to a new employee

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I schedule employees across different time zones?

Learn about time zone conversion in Sling

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I sort the schedule by start time?

Learn how to view the calendar by shift time

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I add a note to the schedule?

Learn how to save info on the calendar to assist you with scheduling

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I schedule multiple employees at once?

Learn how to add more than one person to a shift

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I create a split shift?

Learn how to enter a split shift

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I create an "open-ended" shift?

Learn how to create a shift without showing an end time for your employees

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Does Sling convert shift times based on different time zones?

Learn how to use our World Clock settings to see shifts based on user time zones

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do the schedule filters work?

Learn how to adjust the view of the Shifts page to meet your needs

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

What is the "conflicts" filter for?

Learn how to use this option to help with scheduling

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I print the schedule?

Learn how to print or download your schedule and available printing options

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do my employees view the full schedule instead of just their own?

Learn how to make the full schedule visible to your employees

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I choose what I see within a shift block?

Learn how Premium users can customize the appearance of shifts on the web calendar

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can I undo changes to the schedule?

Learn when to use it and what it applies to

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

How do I view shift history?

Learn how to review changes made to a shift and time off requests

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago

Can employees add their own shifts?

Learn how to let employees choose their shifts

Written by Grace
Updated over a week ago