How to use this feature

This feature transforms how you add staff leave by replacing the traditional date picker with a smart text input that understands natural language descriptions of recurring leave patterns.

Key functionality

• Add recurring leave using simple text descriptions
• Specify specific days, times, and durations in plain language
• Set ongoing recurring patterns like "every Thursday" or "unavailable Fridays"
• Converts your text descriptions into proper unavailability schedules
• Displays as normal leave in Staff Schedules and Calendar views

How to add recurring leave

1. Go to Settings > Staff and select the staff member
2. Click the Leave tab
3. Click Add Leave
4. In the new text box, describe the leave pattern in natural language
5. Click Save to convert your description into a recurring schedule

Example text descriptions

• "Unavailable every Thursday"
• "Off Fridays"
• "Training every second Monday 9am-12pm"
• "Doctor appointments Wednesday morning"

Note: This feature works alongside the existing Staff Leave add-on functionality. The recurring leave will appear in the Dispatch Board Calendar and Staff Schedule, and will be considered by AI-driven scheduling decisions.