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Auto-Assign

Prepare a schedule for Auto-Assign

Check demand and employee constraints before generating assignments.

For: Organization Admin
For: Department Manager

Preparation checklist

  • Add active employees to the correct organization or department.
  • Create dated shifts or recurring templates for the required period.
  • Set required headcount or location/template minimums so the period has staffing demand.
  • Record employee leave.
  • Review weekly hours, preferences, work patterns and transition rules.
  • Use the coverage preview before saving assignments.

Existing assignments

Auto-Assign preserves existing assignments and fills remaining demand. Clear selected assignments first if you want the engine to reconsider them.

Verified against ElShift · Aug 6, 2026

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