Create Shift Pattern

For weekly selection:

The shift pattern changes weekly based on the selected pattern change week and the set shift pattern.

1. Select the pattern change week for your shift pattern as either:
   

1. Every 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
   
2. Based on 1-6 calendar weeks in a month

3. In Define Shift Pattern, click on the (+) icon and select the required shifts for the weekly pattern.
   
   

   If your selection is Based on 1-6 calendar weeks, you can apply the same pattern to all six weeks, use the same pattern for selected weeks (e.g., weeks 1-3 and 4-6 with different patterns), or assign a unique pattern to each week
4. To add a new weekly pattern, click Add New Pattern.
   
5. Click Preview Pattern to view the preview of the defined weekly shift pattern and its repetition sequence. You can only view the pattern preview for the next five months.
   
   

For monthly selection:
The shift pattern changes monthly based on the selected pattern change month and the set shift pattern.

1. Select the pattern change month for the shift pattern.
   
2. In Define Shift Pattern, select the From and To days, then click the (+) icon to choose the shift for those days. Repeat to define shifts for the entire month.
   

   

   You must define the shift pattern for all days in a month.
3. To add a new monthly pattern, click Add New Pattern.
4. Click Preview Pattern to view the preview of the defined monthly shift pattern and its repetition sequence. You can only view the pattern preview for the next five months.
   
   

For Custom selection:
The shift pattern changes based on the pattern set for the custom days.

1. In Define Shift Pattern, select the From and To days, then click the (+) icon to choose the shift for those days. Repeat to define shifts for the custom days as required.
   

   For example:
   

   - 1-90 days (9 AM-6 PM Shift)
   

   - 91-180 days (10 PM-6 AM PM Shift)
   

   - 181- 270 days (8 AM-5 PM Shift)
      and so on
2. Click Preview Pattern to view the preview of the defined custom shift pattern and its repetition sequence. You can only view the pattern preview for the next five months.
   
   

4. Once you defined the shift pattern, click Save.
   The shift pattern is ready to be mapped to your employees.

Shift Pattern Gallery

1. Alternate Week Shift Pattern
   Employee works alternate weeks on shifts defined for week A and B.

1. 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
   Employee works 4 days on shift (typically 12-hour shifts), followed by 4 days off.

1. Monthly Shift Pattern
   Employee works in Shift A from 1-15 of a month, and shift B for the rest of the month.

Create Shift Pattern Using Gallery

1. Navigate to Settings > Shifts > Configuration > Shift Patterns, click the dropdown and select Shift Pattern Gallery.
   
2. Select the required pattern from the gallery and click Use Shift Pattern Template.
   
3. Enter a name for the Shift Pattern.
   
4. In the Define Shift Pattern, click on the (+) icon and select the required shift and click Save.

   

   You can customize the Shift Pattern to your preference.

   
   

Map Shift Pattern

Edit Shift Pattern

1. Navigate to Settings > Shifts > Configuration > Shift Patterns.
   A list of shift patterns that have been created is displayed.
   
2. Click on the shift pattern to edit.
   
   
3. Make the required changes to the pattern.
   
   

   In the above image, we have changed the shift of second half (14th to last day) of the month from US Shift to General Shift.
4. Click Save.
   The shift pattern is updated.
   

   If the shift pattern is already mapped to the employees, the upcoming shift schedule will be automatically updated based on the revised pattern. The existing shift schedules will remain unchanged for those employees. 

Delete Shift Pattern

This action will permanently delete the shift pattern. The shift schedule for employees already assigned to this pattern will remain unchanged until the end of the effective period.

If you need to update the shift schedule for employees assigned to this pattern, go to Operations > Map Shift Pattern and assign a new pattern.