Staflexx Open Shift Functionality – Rota & Mobile App Enhancement

Open Shift functionality has been introduced to Staflexx, allowing managers to create unassigned shifts that appear on the rota and in the mobile app. Employees can view and pick up available shifts based on company settings, restoring flexibility and improving coverage for last-minute staffing needs.
Roles impacted:
All Roles
Value this change will add:
Restores flexibility for handling last-minute staffing needs
Enables employees to self-select available shifts via the mobile app
Provides transparency on available work opportunities
Reduces administrative workload for managers when filling gaps
Change Details:
Introduced Open Shift functionality aligned with legacy HR platform behaviour
Managers can now create shifts without assigning them to a specific employee
Open Shifts appear at the top of the rota for clear visibility
Open Shifts are visible in the mobile app for eligible employees
Employees can request or pick Open Shifts (based on company configuration)
Supports first-come-first-served or manager approval workflow settings
Fully integrated into the new Staflexx UI and scheduling engine)
Schedule view when grouped by Person:
Schedule view when grouped by Department:
Schedule view with Published Open Shifts:
Manually assigning staff to an Open Shift:
New tab on Mobile app:
Available Open Shifts:
Picking an available shift:
Confirmation of a picked shift:
Release Shift back to Open Shift section:
Assumptions & Limitations:
Open Shift visibility may depend on role permissions and section/department allocation
Open Shifts do not override existing labour rules, compliance checks, or scheduling conflicts
Mobile app update required for full functionality
Impact:
Faster response to staffing shortages
Improved workforce flexibility and shift coverage
Increased employee engagement through transparent shift availability
Alignment with legacy system expectations while modernising the experience
Support:
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