Rostering & Scheduling
Building effective staff rosters requires balancing business needs with employee preferences and legal requirements. Our rostering guides cover everything from creating your first roster template to managing complex multi-site schedules across different awards.
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Fair and cost-effective rostering for Australian SMEs
Learn how Australian businesses build fair, cost-effective rosters while staying award compliant. Covers NES entitlements and penalty rate obligations.
Planning workforce capacity for the new year
Plan workforce capacity to meet demand next year. Forecast staffing needs, identify capacity gaps, and build flexible teams for Australian businesses.
Reviewing rostering KPIs from the past year
Review rostering KPIs to improve next year. Analyse labour costs, roster accuracy, overtime rates, and set realistic targets for Australian businesses.
Rostering strategy planning for the new year
Plan your rostering strategy for the new year. Review performance, set goals, forecast capacity, and implement improvements for Australian businesses.
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Rostering & Scheduling FAQs
- Under the Fair Work Act, you should provide reasonable notice of roster changes. Most awards require at least 7 days notice. Publishing rosters 2 weeks in advance gives staff time to plan and request swaps, reducing last-minute disruptions.
- A compliant roster must meet minimum engagement periods, provide adequate rest breaks between shifts, respect maximum weekly hours, and follow the specific rules in your applicable Modern Award. Using rostering software helps automate these checks.
- Clear communication is key. Send roster notifications via multiple channels, allow easy shift swaps, collect availability in advance, and use time and attendance tracking to identify patterns and address issues early.
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