Managing your work schedule efficiently is crucial for balancing your professional and personal life. The portal provides comprehensive DGME benefits to view your current schedule, request time off, track overtime, and manage shift changes. This guide will help you navigate these features to ensure you make the most of your scheduling capabilities.

How to manage work schedule with DGME Portal

Accessing Work Schedules

To access your work schedules on the DGME portal:

  • Portal Navigation to Schedules:
    • Log in to the DGME portal using your Employee ID and password.
    • Navigate to the “Work Schedules” section from the main menu.

Viewing Current Work Schedule

The portal allows you to view your schedule in various formats:

  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly Views:
    • Select the desired view (daily, weekly, or monthly) from the schedule options.
    • Review your assigned shifts, including start and end times.

Requesting Time Off

To request time off, follow these steps:

  • Time-Off Request Process:
    • Navigate to the “Request Time Off” section.
    • Select the dates you wish to take off.
    • Provide a reason for your request, if required.
  • Approval Workflow:
    • Submit your request and wait for managerial approval.
    • You will receive a notification once your request is approved or denied.

Tracking Overtime

Keep track of your overtime hours using the portal:

  • Overtime Calculation:
    • The system automatically calculates overtime based on your logged hours.
  • Viewing Overtime Logs:
    • Access the “Overtime Logs” section to view a detailed record of your overtime hours.

Managing Shift Changes

To manage shift changes or swaps:

  • Shift Swap Requests:
    • Navigate to the “Shift Management” section.
    • Select the shift you want to swap and propose a swap with a colleague.
  • Approval Process:
    • Submit your swap request for managerial approval.
    • Both parties involved will receive a notification once the swap is approved or denied.

Viewing Historical Work Schedules

To access past schedules:

  • Accessing Past Schedules:
    • Go to the “Historical Schedules” section.
    • Select the time period you wish to view.
  • Printing Schedules:
    • Use the print option to get a physical copy of your schedule.

Adjusting Availability

Adjusting your availability in the DGME portal allows you to update your preferred work hours and days, ensuring that your schedule aligns with your personal commitments. To update your availability preferences, log in to the DGME portal and navigate to the “Availability” section. 

Here, you can specify the days and times you are available to work. Make sure to save your changes after updating your preferences. These adjustments will impact your future scheduling and shift assignments, making it easier for managers to assign shifts that fit your availability.

Setting Up Schedule Alerts

Setting up schedule alerts in the DGME portal ensures you stay informed about any changes to your work schedule. To enable notifications, go to the “Settings” or “Notifications” section of the portal. Here, you can choose to receive alerts via email or mobile notifications. 

You can customize the types of notifications you receive, such as shift reminders, time-off approvals, and schedule changes. Enabling these alerts helps you stay organized and reduces the likelihood of missing important updates related to your work schedule.