The admin header has two separate indicators: the notification bell for events that need attention, and the Messages inbox (chat-bubble icon) for staff conversations.
What the bell shows
- Missed clock-outs — staff who forgot to clock out (16+ hours ago).
- Pending leave requests — awaiting your approval.
- Staff unavailability — staff marked unavailable for upcoming dates.
- Shift swaps — swaps in progress that need approval.
The Messages inbox
Staff messages are not in the bell — they have their own chat-bubble icon next to it, with its own badge. Open it to read and reply (see "How does staff messaging work?").
How it works
- A badge shows the count of items needing attention.
- Tap the bell to open the panel, then tap any item to jump straight to the relevant page (e.g. Flagged, Time Off, or Swaps).
- The badge clears once you've opened the panel.