There are parameters that govern the suitability of shift swaps. These parameters are built into ROSTERkey based on your organisation’s requirements. In order to successfully swap shifts, you will need to find a worker that meet these requirements These requirements may include:

  • Competencies
  • Coverage
  • Excessive hours
  • Max Consecutive shifts
  • Minimum days off
  • Minimum shift breaks
  • Insufficient exposure


In the Work Roster:

  1. Once you have found someone suitable to swap shifts with, click on the ‘Request Swap’ button.

  2. The Create Roster Request window for Shift Swaps will pop up.
  3. In the ‘From’ box, select the date of the first shift you wish to swap.
  4. If you wish to swap multiple shifts in a row, in the ‘To’ box, enter the date of the final shift you wish to swap.
  5. Select the name of the person you wish to swap shifts with from the ‘Swap Worker’ drop down selection.
  6.  In the ‘Swap From’ box, enter the date of the first shift you will be swapping to.
  7. In the “Swap To’ box, enter the date of the last shift you will be swapping to.
  8. Enter any request comments and click ‘Apply.
  9. Your request has now been sent to your Manager for approval.