Can we post multiple days as one block of shifts for a single hygienist/assistant?

At TempStars, we're committed to providing dental offices with efficient and user-friendly tools for managing their staffing needs. This guide addresses the current process for posting multiple shifts and explains our approach to this feature.

Current Process: Individual Shift Posting

As of now, our system requires each shift to be posted separately, even for multiple consecutive days. Here's what you need to know:

1. Separate Postings: For multiple days, you'll need to create individual postings for each shift.
2. Manual Process: While this may require more time, it allows for greater flexibility and clarity in shift management.

Historical Context

To better understand our current approach, it's helpful to know a bit about our platform's history:

1. Previous Feature: When TempStars first launched, we did offer a feature allowing users to post blocks of days as one job for a single temp.
2. Challenges Encountered: Unfortunately, this feature led to more confusion and problems than it solved.
3. Feature Removal: To maintain clarity and reduce complications, we decided to temporarily remove this feature.

Understanding the Need

We recognize the potential advantages of being able to post and book multiple shifts at once:

1. Efficiency: It could save time when posting numerous shifts.
2. Continuity: It might make it easier to book the same hygienist or assistant for multiple days.
3. Planning: It could facilitate long-term scheduling for both offices and professionals.

Future Considerations

While the multiple-shift posting feature is not currently available, it remains on our radar:

1. Potential Reintroduction: We're likely to revisit this option in the future.
2. User Feedback: Your feedback helps us understand the importance of this feature to our users.
3. Improved Implementation: Any future version of this feature will aim to address the issues encountered in its original implementation.

Best Practices for Current System

Until a multiple-shift posting feature is potentially reintroduced, here are some tips for efficiently managing multiple shifts:

1. Batch Processing: Set aside dedicated time to post multiple shifts at once.
2. Plan Ahead: Post shifts well in advance to increase the likelihood of booking the same professional for consecutive days.

Feedback and Support

We value your input and experiences:

1. Share Your Thoughts: If the ability to post multiple shifts is important to you, let us know through our feedback channels.
2. Feature Requests: Your suggestions help shape our platform's future development.
3. Need Assistance?: If you need help posting multiple shifts or have any questions, our support team is here to help.

Remember, at TempStars, we're continuously working to improve our platform based on user needs and feedback. While we currently require individual shift postings, we're always exploring ways to make the process more efficient for our users.