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# 🎨 What are function colors for in shift planning?

The **function colors** in **haddock HR** are a great tool for making your planning more visual and easier to understand! 🌈👌

### 1️⃣ **What are functions?**

The **functions** are the tasks or roles your employees perform within the company. For example, in a restaurant you might have functions such as **cook**, **waiter**, **manager**, etc. 🍴👨‍🍳👩‍💼

### 2️⃣ **Why assign colors to them?**

Here comes the magic! **Function colors** let you **quickly** see which role each employee has in shift planning. So when you look at your **function view**, you can identify at a glance which employees are assigned to which tasks, all thanks to the colors. 🎨✨

### 3️⃣ **How does this apply in shift planning?**

When you assign a color to a function, that color will appear in the **function view** of the shift planning. For example, if a **cook** is assigned the color **red**, whenever you look at the planning you'll see all cook shifts highlighted in red. 🔴

This helps you:

- **Organize your team visually**.
- **Quickly identify** who is working in which function.
- **Avoid confusion** when assigning shifts. 🧑‍💻✅

### 4️⃣ **Everything clearer and faster!**

Thanks to colors, everything becomes more **visual** and **efficient**. You will no longer have to make an extra effort to understand who is in which position. Just look at the colors and you'll know instantly! 🔍💡

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## 🌟 **In summary**

The **function colors** in **haddock HR** are a simple and fun way to make your shift planning more organized and visual. That way you can make sure each team member is in the right position without complications! 🎯