How to Delete Departments

If you no longer need a department in your 7shifts account, you can delete it to keep your account organized. Deleting a department will remove all associated data, including task lists, shifts and employee assignments. This action is permanent, so ensure you have the correct department selected before proceeding.

Delete a Department

Follow these steps to remove and disable a department.

1. Log in to the web app as an Admin.
2. Head to Settings (or, click your profile icon) > Locations/Departments/Roles.
3. Select the Departments tab.
4. Click the More options icon.
5. Select Delete.
6. Choose a new department from the drop-down menu. Any existing shifts and/or staff currently assigned to this department will be transferred to another department. 
7. Click Delete to confirm these changes.