Rota notifications in Givver ensure that employees are kept up to date with any changes to their schedule. Notifications can be delivered within Givver and, if enabled, via email.
🛠️ Where to manage notification settings
Go to "Settings"
Open the "Admin" section
Navigate to the "Rota" section
Open the "Notifications" settings
From here, you can control how and when employees are notified about rota updates.
📢 Types of rota notifications
You can enable or disable notifications for different events:
When shifts are published
Employees are notified when new shifts are assigned and publishedWhen published shifts change
Notifications are sent if the date, time, location, or role of a shift is updatedWhen shifts are cancelled
Employees are notified if a shift is removed, unassigned, or moved to open shiftsWhen open shifts become available
Eligible employees are notified when new open shifts are available to claim
📬 How employees receive notifications
Notifications can be delivered through different channels:
Givver inbox
All notifications appear within Givver, allowing employees to track updates in one placeEmail notifications
If enabled, notifications are also sent via email:Corporate email
Personal email (if configured)
This ensures employees stay informed even when they are not actively using the platform.
⚙️ Managing notification preferences
Enable or disable each notification type based on your company’s needs
Decide whether employees should receive real-time updates
Review settings regularly to ensure the right level of communication
🧠 Things to keep in mind
Notifications help reduce confusion around shift changes
Too many notifications can overwhelm employees, so balance is important
Email notifications depend on your configuration settings
The Givver inbox always provides a central source of truth