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Day variations and staffing requirements

Day variations store the shifts and staffing levels needed for a particular kind of day.

WebWorkplace managersUpdated: 2026-09-08

Day variations store the shifts and staffing levels needed for a particular kind of day.

How to use it

  1. Open Day variations in the web admin.
  2. Create a named variation, such as a typical weekend day.
  3. Set shift templates, work areas and required headcounts.
  4. Assign the variation to a day in the planner and review the schedule.

Things to know

Staffing requirements describe how many people you need; they do not assign colleagues by themselves. Review both the variation and the actual schedule.

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