As you begin setting up your RosterElf account for your staff and business, you may have seen the 'trends' section on your dashboard. Only account owners and managers of your business will see this; it is a valuable tool at your disposal.

Business owners and managers get a live view of past business cost trends by accessing the drop-down menu of the 'trends' section.

Businesses can't afford to blow over their human resources and payroll budget. 


Rostering via documents or spreadsheets fails to accurately track key business metrics such as labour costs, pay rates, and hours recorded. Managers always intend to create the lowest cost rosters and keep up with seasonal fluctuations.

RosterElf incorporates a clever rostering trends section for business owners and managers to review constantly. This is available with both the basic and pro plans. Roster trends display a 6-week business cost graph that outlines business spending for hours allocation, labour cost, and the average pay rate for your published rosters.

1. Hours



Hours represent the number of hours you publish rosters for each week. Here you can compare each week's rostered hours to keep on target.

2. Labour Cost 



Labour cost is the total cost of all your labour for the week and the amount you have paid staff each week.

3. Average Pay Rate 



This is the average hourly pay rate you provide to your staff each week, which you can track against industry standards for your industry award.

By staying on top of business costs, you can increase your budget in areas of your business that may require further attention and support. Roster trends play a big part in understanding your significant business costs and keeping labour costs to a minimum. RosterElf provides access to business trends for owners and managers to compare week by week.

RosterElf recommends account owners and managers regularly check their business trends and track them against labour budgets. This will help manage labour costs and keep labour budgets to a minimum.

Healthy businesses constantly review their budgets and costs to ensure the business can grow and compete well in the marketplace. Likewise, successful business owners and managers should always stay up to date, be fully aware of all their business costs, and look to invest in weaker areas of the business.

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Chris Fordyce

Customer Success @ RosterElf


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What is the 'trends' section in RosterElf, and who can access it?

The 'trends' section in RosterElf provides a live view of past business cost trends and key metrics such as hours worked, labour costs, and average pay rates. Only account owners and managers can access this valuable tool, which helps in tracking and managing business expenses.

How can the 'trends' section help my business manage labour costs?

The 'trends' section allows you to:

  • Monitor rostered hours: Compare each week's rostered hours to ensure you stay within target.
  • Track labour costs: View the total cost of labour each week to manage payroll expenses effectively.
  • Evaluate average pay rates: Check the average hourly pay rate against industry standards and adjust as needed to stay competitive.

What metrics are available in the RosterElf trends section?

The RosterElf trends section provides three key metrics:

  • Hours: The total number of hours published in rosters each week.
  • Labour Cost: The total amount paid to staff each week.
  • Average Pay Rate: The average hourly pay rate for the staff each week.

How can I use the trends section to improve my business's financial health?

By regularly checking the trends section, you can:

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities: Spot patterns in overspending and adjust schedules accordingly.
  • Optimise staffing levels: Ensure you have the right number of staff scheduled to meet business demands without overstaffing.
  • Allocate budgets effectively: Use insights from the trends to reallocate budgets to areas needing more support or investment.

Can the trends section help with seasonal fluctuations in my business?

Yes, the trends section is designed to help you manage seasonal fluctuations by providing historical data on labour costs and hours worked. By analysing these trends, you can plan and adjust your staffing needs to better match seasonal demands, ensuring efficient use of resources.

How often should I review the trends in RosterElf?

RosterElf recommends that account owners and managers regularly check their business trends, ideally on a weekly basis. This helps in staying updated with labour costs and making necessary adjustments to keep within budget and optimise workforce management.

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