Introducing Shift Swaps and Time-Off Requests
Managing schedule changes just got easier. Guards can now request shift swaps and time off directly in the app, with built-in approval workflows for supervisors.
The phone call at 5 AM. The group text chain. The frantic search for coverage. Shift changes shouldn't be this chaotic. Now they aren't.
Guards can now swap shifts and request time off directly in the app. The system shows eligible guards, routes approvals automatically, and updates the schedule—no more phone trees or manual juggling.
Shift Swap Requests
When a guard needs to trade shifts with a colleague, they can now do it directly in the app:
- Guard selects the shift they need to swap
- System shows eligible guards who could take it
- Guard sends swap request to chosen colleague
- Colleague accepts or declines
- Supervisor approves (if required by your settings)
- Schedule updates automatically
No more wondering who's available. The system knows each guard's schedule and only shows valid swap options.
Time-Off Requests
Vacation requests, sick days, personal time—all handled through a single workflow:
- Request submission: Guards submit requests with dates and optional notes.
- Conflict detection: System flags if the request conflicts with scheduled shifts.
- Approval routing: Requests go to the appropriate supervisor automatically.
- Status tracking: Guards see request status: pending, approved, or denied.
- Calendar integration: Approved time off appears on the schedule.
Approval Workflows
Configure how much oversight you need:
- Auto-approve swaps: If both guards agree and coverage is maintained, swap happens automatically.
- Supervisor approval required: All swaps require explicit approval before taking effect.
- Manager escalation: Large time-off requests (over X days) route to managers instead of supervisors.
Notifications
Everyone stays informed:
- Guards get notified of swap requests
- Supervisors get notified of pending approvals
- Both parties notified when swaps are approved/denied
- Schedule changes sync to everyone's calendar
Benefits
- Reduce call-offs: When swapping is easy, guards find coverage instead of calling off.
- Save supervisor time: No more manual schedule juggling or phone trees.
- Clear documentation: Every swap and request is logged—who initiated, who approved, when.
- Guard satisfaction: Flexibility improves morale and retention.
Getting Started
Shift swaps and time-off requests are available now. Guards access them from their schedule view. Supervisors configure approval settings in Team Settings.
Benefits of Digital Shift Management
- Reduce call-offs—easy swapping means guards find coverage
- Save supervisor time—no more manual schedule juggling
- Clear documentation—every swap logged with who and when
- Guard satisfaction—flexibility improves morale and retention
Key Takeaways
- Guards swap shifts directly in the app with eligible colleagues
- Time-off requests route automatically to the right approver
- Configure auto-approve for swaps or require supervisor approval
- Everyone gets notified and schedules sync automatically
Written by
TeamMapTeam
TeamMap builds modern workforce management tools for security teams, helping companies track, communicate, and coordinate their field operations.
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