The Rotating Schedule feature allows businesses to create flexible, repeating work patterns for staff members. This eliminates the need for manual weekly updates and provides better visibility into long-term scheduling.
This feature is ideal for:
Alternating Weekends - Staff rotate every other weekend off
Seasonal Hours - 4-week rotation with extended holiday hours
Part-Time Staff - Different weekly availability patterns
Mobile Groomers - Rotate service areas weekly
How to Set Up a Rotating Schedule
Step 1: Access Rotating Schedule Settings
Navigate to Settings > Staff > Shift Management > List View
Select the staff member you want to configure
Step 2: Configure Rotation Frequency
Click <Rotating Schedule> to choose your rotation pattern: Every week (default); Every 2 weeks; Every 3 weeks; Every 4 weeks
Step 3: Set Up Working Hours for Each Week
For each week in the rotation cycle:
Select working days
Set working hours (or slots for salon businesses)
Add breaks if needed
Repeat for all weeks in your rotation cycle
Step 4: Review in Calendar View
Switch to Calendar View to see your rotation schedule
Types of Rotating Schedule
Time-Based Rotation (All Businesses)
Set specific working hours that rotate weekly
Example: Week 1: Mon-Wed 9-5, Week 2: Thu-Sat 10-6
Slot-Based Rotation (Salon Businesses Only)
Rotate available time slots
Example: Week 1: 30-minute slots, Week 2: 60-minute slots
How Rotating Schedules Work in Practice
For Online Bookings:
Clients only see availability based on the current rotation week
The system automatically shows correct slots without manual updates
For Manual Bookings:
Staff receive alerts if trying to book outside the rotating schedule
Admins can override when necessary