Team communication software, built into your roster

What is team communication software?

Team communication software is an app that lets managers and staff message each other, share announcements and get notified about roster changes in one place. In RosterElf it sits inside the roster: team chat by site or position in every plan, push, SMS or email roster notifications, shift swaps, and a news feed with Full Suite or HR.

Workplace communication tools for every team

Team chat Real-time messaging keeps managers and staff aligned. Send direct messages, create group chats and keep shift teams in sync.Staff notifications Push, SMS and in-app notifications trigger automatically when changes occur. Alerts link directly to relevant shifts for clarity.Shift swaps Staff request swaps directly from the app. Managers choose from staff at the same site and position who are free and not on leave.Shift notes Managers add notes outlining tasks, expectations, and reminders. Staff see details instantly when viewing or clocking in.Tasks & checklists Create role-aligned tasks staff receive automatically. Real-time completion tracking enables instant manager follow-up. See shift tasks →Newsfeed & broadcasts The employee newsfeed lets you broadcast announcements to entire teams or specific locations, with acknowledgement tracking so you know who has read what.

Employee messaging built for shift-based teams

Share updates, answer questions, and solve issues on the spot. With team communication tied directly to shifts and roles, your whole workforce stays connected and informed.

Real-time team messaging for smoother shifts Our employee messaging app keeps managers and staff aligned by bringing all workplace conversations into one central platform. Send direct messages, create group chats, and keep shift teams in sync without switching between apps.

Let your team handle swaps, without the chaos

Reduce admin time and avoid overstaffing, even when changes happen last minute: a swap is only offered to staff who are free for the whole shift and not on approved leave.

Approve or decline shift swaps with one tap Staff can request shift swaps directly from the app, including updated availability and role requirements. Managers get a clean approval workflow that prevents unqualified swaps.

Broadcast announcements to your whole team

The news feed comes with the Full Suite and HR plans. Team chat is in every plan, including Core.

The employee newsfeed lets managers post once and reach every staff member, across all sites or targeted to specific locations. Staff receive push notifications the moment a post goes live.

Require staff acknowledgement on important posts and track exactly who has read them — before a shift starts, not after.

One post reaches everyone — instantly Team chat is great for conversations. But for company-wide announcements — policy updates, event reminders, roster notices — you need a broadcast channel, not a group text.