Scheduling
How do shift swaps and open shifts work in Axial Shift?
Short answer
Employees request shift swaps and pick up open shifts from the app, and a manager approves each request. With Auto Bid, employees can request open shifts automatically.
- Managers are notified of every request.
- Manager approval keeps overtime under control and keeps pickups fair.
- Availability guardrails stop shifts from being scheduled outside an employee's availability.
Last updated October 7, 2026
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