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Manage Business Hours and Holidays for Resource Booking

The **Manage Business Hours and Holidays for Resource Booking** feature in Offision allows admins to set business hours and holidays for resources. Admins can customize resource availability and control if bookings are allowed outside of business hours.
Manage Business Hours and Holidays for Resource Booking

The Manage Business Hours and Holidays for Resource Booking feature in Offision gives administrators the ability to define specific business hours and holidays for resources. This feature ensures resource availability is clearly communicated to users and can be customized for different resource types. It also allows admins to control whether bookings are permitted outside of the set business hours.

Key highlights of this feature include:

  • Customizable Business Hours:
    Admins can set unique business hours and holidays for each resource, allowing flexibility in managing resource availability.

  • Booking Restrictions:
    Admins can configure whether users are allowed to create bookings outside of business hours, ensuring resources are only available during permitted times.

  • Calendar View for Users:
    Users can view business hours and holidays directly in the calendar, helping them avoid booking during non-office hours or holidays.

  • Enhanced User Experience:
    The clearly displayed business hours help users plan bookings more effectively while reducing confusion or invalid booking attempts.

This feature helps organizations maintain better control over resource availability and ensures users are informed of operational hours.


Pros:

  1. Customizable for Each Resource:

    • Admins can set different business hours and holidays for each resource, offering flexibility for diverse resource types.
  2. Improved Resource Management:

    • Ensures resources are only booked during approved hours, preventing unauthorized or unintended usage outside of operating times.
  3. Enhanced User Awareness:

    • Users can view business hours and holidays directly in the calendar, reducing booking errors and saving time.
  4. Supports Holiday Management:

    • Admins can block resource availability on public holidays or special occasions, ensuring no accidental bookings.
  5. Streamlined Booking Process:

    • Clear visibility into operating hours helps users plan bookings efficiently, lowering the chances of conflicts.
  6. Flexibility for Admins:

    • Admins can decide whether to allow bookings outside of business hours, giving them full control over resource accessibility.
  7. Scalable for Large Organizations:

    • Works seamlessly for organizations managing multiple resources, each with unique operating schedules.

The Manage Business Hours and Holidays for Resource Booking feature in Offision provides a robust way to manage resource availability while ensuring clear communication with users. With proper setup and maintenance, it improves resource organization and prevents unauthorized or invalid bookings, although it requires ongoing attention to maximize its effectiveness.

Configuration steps

  1. Navigate to "Business hours" and create / edit a business hour

  2. Set the time zone and opening hours

  3. Add / import holidays in the "Holidays" column

  4. Navigate to the "Room," "Desk," and "Equipment" to create / edit resources

  5. Set the business hour to the resources

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