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Cover shifts when staff call in sick

When a staff member calls in sick last minute, managers often scramble to fill the gap. Without a quick way to check availability and reassign shifts, it can mean missed service, overworked staff, or even closing early.

With Timble, you can instantly tag the shift as “Sick”, duplicate it as open, and see who’s free. No more chasing people one by one — just assign and publish when someone accepts.

Duplicate the shift in seconds

Tag the original shift as “Sick”, then hold the Shift key and drag it to instantly create a copy with all the same details.

Find who’s available and reach out

Timble shows you who’s not already rostered and likely to be available. Then you can contact them directly through your preferred method - WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS, or even a quick call.

  • View team availability at a glance
  • Avoid messaging staff who are already rostered or unavailable

Assign and publish instantly

Once someone agrees to cover, assign the shift and publish it with one click. Everyone sees the updated roster in real-time — no confusion, no extra follow-ups.

Try it free

Create your free Timble account and be ready the next time someone calls in sick. Start your 14-day free trial — no credit card needed.

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