What are Company Settings?

Company Settings in 7shifts tailor the account to suit your business needs. Setting these up lets you configure scheduling, payroll, labor compliance, and overall team management according to your preferences. Whether you operate a single location or multiple restaurants, these settings ensure consistency and compliance across all your establishments while aligning operations with your unique requirements.

This article introduces Company Settings and highlights each setting section to help you get the most out of your 7shifts account. Explore the resources below to guide you through each Company Setting.

   Quick Look
  Mobile: More menu icon > Company Settings.
  Web: Settings > Company Settings.

Things to Know

• Only Admins can view and update Company Settings.
• Company Settings apply to all Locations in the Account.
• Company Settings can only be updated on the web app, and are read-only on the mobile app.
• At any point changes are made to settings, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save!
• Enabling certain features may require an upgrade from your existing plan.

Table of Contents

Take the time to explore each of the sections and configure them to best suit your business needs. To access them, head to Settings > (or, hover over your profile photo) Company Settings where they are organized in tabs for you to click on:

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General Settings

This is where you set up the essential details about your company, such as your business name, logo, and country.

User Permissions

Control what your team can see and do within the platform. With Permission Tempalted, you can assign specific roles to Managers/Assistant Managers, ensuring that only the right people can access sensitive data or features.

Labor & Compliance

To stay compliant with labor laws and avoid costly violations, you can configure rules around overtime, breaks, and shift durations. Labor settings ensure that you’re operating within the legal limits for employee hours and breaks.

Availability

Enable/disable several options for how employees can submit their Availability. Track your employees' availability to ensure you're scheduling staff during times they’re available to work. This helps avoid scheduling conflicts and ensures proper coverage during busy periods. 

Schedules

Set up notifications for scheduled shifts so that your team is aware of upcoming workdays.

Time Off

Configure how your team will submit and track time off. Set required notice periods, PTO/PTSO, and time off policies.

Auto-Scheduler (Beta)

The Auto-Scheduler uses advanced machine learning to create accurate, labor-optimal schedules with just one click. It considers employee availability, overtime, skill levels, and sales projections, ensuring happier staff and improved labor accuracy. To use this feature, ensure you have the required setup, including previous schedules and POS integration.