Two views, one rota
Use Calendar to focus on the day, or Planner to compare staff and positions across a period. Group and filter the same underlying shifts rather than maintain separate schedules.
Shift Scheduling
Build the rota. Keep the whole team in view.
Create shifts, assign staff and publish a clear schedule, with Calendar and Planner views for different planning jobs.
Register interestPrepare before you publish
Keep work in draft while you arrange coverage. Publish when it is ready for staff, and manage later changes without confusing a working plan with a confirmed schedule.
Reuse the work that repeats
Rota templates reduce repetitive setup. Paid and unpaid breaks remain part of the shift, and assignment checks help you spot issues as you make changes.