Shift Swaps or Shift Trades
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A shift swap, sometimes called a shift trade, is a scheduling action that occurs when two employees exchange their scheduled shifts.
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A shift swap, sometimes called a shift trade, is a scheduling action that occurs when two employees exchange their scheduled shifts.
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