Using the Calendar
Visual scheduling and job management at a glance
Overview
The Calendar provides a visual view of all scheduled jobs. You can see daily, weekly, or monthly schedules and quickly identify gaps or conflicts in your team's workload.
Accessing the Calendar
Navigate to Operations > Calendar from the sidebar menu.
Calendar Views
Switch between different views using the buttons in the top right:
| View | Best For |
|---|---|
| Month | Overview of the entire month, seeing job distribution |
| Week | Planning the week ahead, checking team availability |
| Day | Detailed view of a single day's schedule with times |
Understanding Calendar Events
Jobs appear as colour-coded blocks on the calendar:
Each event shows the client name and time. Click on any event to view full job details.
Creating Jobs from Calendar
To add a new job directly from the calendar:
- Click on any date in the calendar
- The new job form will open with that date pre-selected
- Fill in the job details
- Save the job
Drag and Drop Rescheduling
To quickly reschedule a job:
- Click and hold on a job event
- Drag it to the new date
- Release to drop the job on the new date
- Confirm the change when prompted
Filtering the Calendar
Use filters to focus on specific jobs:
- By Team Member - See jobs for specific staff
- By Client - View all jobs for one client
- By Status - Show only scheduled, completed, etc.
Navigating Dates
Move through the calendar using:
- Arrow buttons - Go to previous/next month, week, or day
- Today button - Jump back to today's date
- Date picker - Click on the current date display to select a specific date
Quick Tips
Use week view for planning
Week view gives the best balance of detail and overview.
Check for gaps
Empty spaces might indicate unscheduled sites that need attention.
Review before weekends
Check the coming week's schedule every Friday to catch any issues early.