Managing Availability for Team Members
You can manage team members’ availability to assign them as resources for bookings or items. Follow the steps below to configure their availability and unavailable periods effectively.
Configuring Availability
1. Navigate to the Team Section
- Go to Settings > General Settings in the left-side menu.
- Select Team under the Team Settings section.
2. Select a Team Member
- Click on the grid or list item of the team member you wish to manage.
3. Access the Availability Tab
- In the team member’s profile, click on the Availability tab at the top.
4. Set Availability
- Choose one of the following options from the dropdown:
- [Name] is always available
- The team member will always be available to accept bookings.
- [Name] has custom availability
- This option allows you to create specific availability hours for the team member.
- [Name] is always available
5. Save Changes
- Click Save & Update to apply the settings.
Creating Unavailable Periods
1. Navigate to the Unavailable Periods Tab
- In the team member’s profile, click on the Unavailable Periods tab at the top.
2. Add a New Unavailable Period
- Click the + (Create unavailable period) button.
3. Enter Required Information
- Title: Provide a clear description for the unavailable period (e.g., “Unavailable for holiday”).
- From Date / To Date: Select the date range during which the team member will be unavailable.
- Select Time Option:
- Any time: Team member is unavailable for the entire selected date range.
- Between times: Specify the exact hours within the date range for unavailability.
4.Save and Update
- Click the green Save & Update button to confirm the unavailable period.
Managing Existing Unavailable Periods
Once an unavailable period is created, you can manage it as follows:
- Manage, Duplicate, or Delete
- Locate the unavailable period from the list.
- Click the gear icon to the right of the period.
- Select one of the following options:
- Manage unavailable period: Edit the existing details.
- Duplicate unavailable period: Copy the period details to create a similar one.
- Delete unavailable period: Remove the period entirely.
Important Notes
- Team members marked as unavailable will not be bookable as resources for items or bookings during their unavailable periods.
- If team members are preoccupied with another assigned booking, their availability may also be affected.