Team Availability
View and manage when team members are available to work
Overview
The Team Availability view helps you see when team members are available for work, making it easier to schedule jobs and avoid conflicts with their preferred working hours.
Accessing Team Availability
Navigate to Team > Availability from the sidebar menu.
Understanding the Availability View
The availability screen shows:
- Team member list - All active staff members
- Weekly schedule - Days and times each person is available
- Assigned jobs - Jobs already scheduled for each person
- Time off - Leave requests and unavailable periods
Setting Availability
Team members can set their regular availability:
- Select the team member
- Click Edit Availability
- For each day of the week, set available hours
- Mark days as unavailable if needed
- Save the schedule
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Available | Can be scheduled for work during these hours |
| Preferred Hours | Best times to schedule this person |
| Unavailable | Cannot work during these times |
Recording Time Off
To record when a team member is unavailable:
- Select the team member
- Click Add Time Off
- Choose the type (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal, Other)
- Set the start and end dates
- Add notes if needed
- Save the request
Checking Availability Before Scheduling
When creating or editing a job:
- Team members shown in green are available
- Team members shown in amber are outside preferred hours
- Team members shown in red are unavailable or on leave
Recurring Availability Patterns
For part-time staff or those with regular patterns:
- Edit the team member's availability
- Set up their regular weekly pattern
- This pattern repeats automatically each week
- Override specific dates with time off as needed
Quick Tips
Update availability regularly
Ask team members to keep their availability current to avoid scheduling issues.
Plan ahead for leave
Record known time off well in advance so you can adjust schedules.
Use preferred hours
Scheduling within preferred hours improves team satisfaction.
Leave Types
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Other