In plain English
It is a ready-made pattern for one kind of work shift. It brings together the set details for that kind of shift so the same setup can be used again when scheduled shifts are created.
In context
Here, it means the predefined shift pattern to choose as the basis for creating a scheduled shift.
- Situation
- Managing schedules, shifts, attendance, leave, timesheets, and availability
- What it communicates
- Dropdown label for selecting a preset shift setup.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say which details are included in the pattern, because that can vary.
Examples
“The scheduler copied the night shift template to create next Friday's shift.”
“Choose the evening shift template before entering the date for the new shift.”