Keep Everyone Informed
Published schedules, shift changes, time-off decisions, swaps and staffing gaps reach the right people the moment they happen, in the app and by email.
What Triggers a Notification
Every event that changes someone's week sends a message to the people it affects
Schedule published
Everyone on the schedule is told the moment it goes live, so nobody works from an old version.
Shift assigned, changed or cancelled
An employee is notified when a shift is added to their schedule, its time changes, or it is cancelled.
Time-off requests and decisions
Managers see new requests as they arrive. Employees hear back as soon as a request is approved or rejected.
Shift swaps
Swap requests, acceptances and manager decisions reach both employees and the approving manager.
Gap alerts
When a published schedule falls below your minimum staffing, managers get an alert with the affected window.
Budget alerts and invitations
Labour-budget warnings for managers, and email invitations that bring new team members into the workspace.
Why Notifications Matter
A schedule only works if everyone knows about it
No Missed Shifts
Employees find out about new and changed shifts straight away instead of discovering them on the day.
Less Chasing
Managers stop texting the team to confirm they saw the schedule. The notification centre shows what has been read.
Faster Decisions
Time-off and swap requests reach the manager immediately, so approvals happen in minutes rather than days.
One Tap to Act
Every notification links to the schedule, request or alert it is about, so the next step is one tap away.
Notification Features
Built so the right message reaches the right person
In-App Notification Centre
A single list of everything that needs attention, with unread counts and read tracking.
Email Delivery
Invitations and other important messages are also sent by email so nothing depends on being signed in.
Priority Levels
Low, normal, high and urgent priorities make an urgent gap alert stand out from a routine update.
Role-Aware Routing
Employees only see what concerns them. Managers get requests, gap alerts and budget warnings.
Deep Links
Each notification opens the exact schedule, request or alert it refers to.
Works on Any Device
Nothing to install. Employees check notifications from their phone, tablet or computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about notifications
Related Features
The events behind the notifications
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