Creating and Managing Attendance Shifts

Nov 01, 2019

HRStop makes it easy for admins to create, assign, and manage employee shifts. With the right configurations in place, the system can automatically handle shift-based attendance tracking. Follow the steps below to set up and manage attendance shifts.

How to Create a New Attendance Shift:

  1. Go to: Control Panel -> Settings -> Attendance -> Shifts.
  2. Fill in the Shift Details:
    • Code: Enter a unique code for the shift.
    • Title: Provide a name for the shift.
    • Description: Add a short description if needed.
    • Timing: Define the start and end times using the 24-hour format.
      => The system will automatically calculate the shift duration.
  3. Set as Default (Optional):
    • Select the checkbox "Make this a default shift" if you want this shift to be assigned by default.
  4. Click on “Show More” to configure additional settings:
    • Start of the Day: Define when the shift day begins.
      (Useful for night shifts—any punch before this time counts for the previous day.)
    • Allowance: Enter any special shift allowance (e.g., ₹100 for night shifts).
    • Weekly Offs:
      • Select the day(s) and frequency (e.g., 1st and 3rd Saturday).
      • Click + Add to insert more, or Delete to remove.
    • Half Days: Define similar rules for half-days.
    • Break Hours:
      • Add time slots for breaks.
      • Use + Add to include more breaks or Delete to remove.
  5. Finalize:
    • Click Save to add the new shift.
    • Use Reset if you want to clear the entered details.

=> A success message will appear, and the new shift will be listed below with options to Edit or Delete.

Editing Existing Shifts:

  1. Navigate to: Control Panel -> Settings -> Attendance -> Shifts.
  2. View Existing Shifts:
    • Scroll down to see the list of all current shifts.
  3. Edit Shift:
    • Click the Edit button next to the shift you want to modify.
    • The details will populate in the upper form.
  4. Update Details:
    • Make the required changes.
    • Click Show More if you need to update weekly offs, half days, or break hours.
  5. Save Changes:
    • Click Update to apply your changes.

With these easy steps, you can effectively manage employee shifts within HRStop, ensuring smooth and automated attendance tracking.