How to Request and Approve Shift Trades on the Jolt Platform
Shift Trade Requests allow employees to adjust their schedules flexibly while ensuring that coverage is maintained. Requests must be approved by a manager before they are finalized. This guide will help you navigate the process of requesting, accepting, and managing shift trades.
For Employees: Requesting a Shift Trade
Open the Jolt App:
Launch the Jolt app on your device and log in.
Navigate to Your Schedule:
Tap on the menu icon and select Schedule.
Select the Shift to Trade:
Find the shift you want to trade. Tap on it to open the details.
Tap the More Options menu (three dots) in the top right corner and choose Trade Shift.
Choose a Shift to Trade For:
On the Trade Request page, you will see details of your selected shift.
Tap on Tap to select a shift to choose a coworker's shift that you want to trade with.
Provide a Reason for the Trade:
In the Reason textbox, explain why you want to make this trade.
Review and Submit the Request:
Check the details to confirm the hours you will gain or lose.
Submit the trade request. Your shift will update to Trade Pending.
Await Response:
Your coworker will receive a notification of your trade request. They can accept or reject it. Once they respond, a manager will review the request and make a final decision.
For Managers: Approving or Denying Shift Trade Requests
Receive Notifications:
You will get push notifications for new trade requests.
Review Requests:
Open the Jolt app and navigate to Schedule.
Go to the Manage page to see all pending shift trade requests.
Approve or Deny Requests:
Select a request to view its details.
Choose to either Approve or Deny the request based on the details provided.
Notify Employees:
Once you make a decision, affected employees will be notified of the outcome.
If approved, the shift change will be updated in the schedule.
Additional Information
Responsibility: You are expected to work your original shift until the trade is approved by the Schedule Manager.
Communication: Use the shift trade feature responsibly. Keep your coworkers and managers informed of any schedule changes promptly.
Keywords:
Shift Trade Requests
Approve Shift Trades
Request Shift Trade
Jolt App Scheduling
Schedule Management
Employee Shift Trades
Manager Approvals
Shift Trade Notifications
For further assistance, you can refer to the Jolt App documentation or contact support.