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Headache without RosterElf | How the app solves it |
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Last-minute sick call at 6 a.m. | Create an Open Shift and publish in under 30 seconds—slot filled before doors open. |
Staff can’t remember their start time | Automatic push alerts hit phones the moment you publish or edit. |
Compliance worries while away from the desk | Built-in break settings and hour limits travel with you. |
Managing multiple sites | Pick the correct location during shift creation and keep each roster separate but accessible. |
Warning | What Triggers It | Quick Remedies |
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Overlapping Shifts | A staff member’s shift spills over another at the same site | Reassign one shift, tweak times, or delete the duplicate. |
Shift Swaps Pending | Employee has asked to swap a published shift | Approve via the Pending Shifts widget or re-allocate the job. |
Unavailable or On Leave | Shift clashes with staff availability or approved leave | Shorten the shift, pick another worker, or remove it. |
Multiple Sites | Employee is rostered at two venues simultaneously | Decide which site needs them more, then reassign the other shift. |
Daily/Weekly Overtime | Hours exceed award or company limits | Split the shift, add a replacement worker, or adjust other days. |
Over Max Hours | Employee’s total hours breach their maximum setting | Reduce their load or spread hours across additional staff. |
Benefit | Why it matters |
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Faster roster builds | Managers drop in placeholders instead of hunting for every individual, then approve volunteers in bulk. |
Flexibility for variable staffing | Perfect for venues that mix permanent staff with a casual pool—lock in the core team, leave the rest open. |
Higher shift-fill rate | Push notifications go to every eligible employee so last-minute vacancies get snapped up quickly. citeturn2view0 |
Fair, transparent allocation | Staff see |
Benefit | What it means for you |
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100 % Compliance, 0 % Guesswork | Shift-length rules are enforced automatically, so no one “forgets” a 30-minute break after five hours. |
Site-Level Flexibility | Need different rules for the café and Head Office? Override account defaults per site in seconds. |
Shift-by-Shift Control | Fine-tune an individual shift (e.g., split breaks or postpone during a rush) without losing the default template. |
Real-Time Conflict Warnings | RosterElf flags any break rule breaches before you hit Publish, so issues never reach staff. |
Seamless Payroll Flow-Through | Approved timesheets carry the correct break totals straight into Xero, MYOB or your chosen payroll platform. |
Audit Trail Built-In | Every edit is timestamped, making Fair Work audits fast and stress-free. |
Step | Action | Support guide |
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1 | Open Roster Settings → Unpaid Breaks. You’ll see your existing shift-length tiers. | Setting standard unpaid breaks → https://support.rosterelf.com/hc/en-au/articles/6417012675347-Setting-standard-unpaid-breaks |
2 | Define default break durations for each tier (e.g., 0-5 hrs = 0 min, 5-10 hrs = 30 min, 10 + hrs = 60 min). | Same guide above |
3 | Save. These rules now auto-apply to every new or copied shift that meets the length criteria. | |
4 (Optional) | Override at Site level: Settings → Sites → select site → Roster tab → customise breaks for that location. | Standard and custom unpaid breaks → https://support.rosterelf.com/hc/en-au/articles/22513485084051-Standard-and-custom-unpaid-breaks |
5 (Optional) | Customise a single shift: open the shift modal, toggle Custom Break, edit start time & duration, Save. | Same guide above |
6 | Review warnings. Any break conflicts appear in orange on the roster grid; fix before publishing. | Setting standard unpaid breaks in a roster → https://support.rosterelf.com/hc/en-au/articles/4786183981843-Setting-standard-unpaid-breaks-in-a-roster |
7 | Publish roster and relax—compliance is locked in. |
Enjoy the simplicity of a user-friendly interface that makes creating and managing rosters a breeze.
Manage your rosters on-the-go with intuitive mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices.
Track labour costs and budgets in real-time to ensure cost-effective staffing solutions.
Enhance team communication with instant notifications and updates for all roster changes.
Handle shift swaps effortlessly with features that ensure adequate coverage and flexibility.
Streamline your scheduling process by using and copying templates for quick and consistent roster creation.
At RosterElf, we're passionate about our customers. Our team of rostering experts is dedicated to providing unlimited support, whether you're setting up or using our software long-term.
Rostering and payroll software questions? We have the answers
Yes, our software enables managers to create and update rosters from a PC and using our iOS or Android smartphone apps. Manage rosters on the go from anywhere using mobile devices.
Download our iOS app and create or edit employee schedules on the go. Go to the roster tab, add a shift, select position, set start and finish times, and publish.
Once a roster is built and reviewed in RosterElf, managers can notify employees using email, SMS, or push notifications. Staff can log in to their smartphone app to view upcoming shifts, enhancing team communication. Read about how rosters are communicated here.
RosterElf allows managers to create, update, and publish employee rosters quickly and easily, reducing administrative effort.
Yes, you can create recurring rosters by saving templates and reusing them, which saves time on repetitive scheduling.
Yes, employees can update their availability directly in the app, which helps managers schedule shifts effectively.
RosterElf automatically flags conflicts, such as overlapping shifts or unavailability, allowing managers to resolve issues before publishing.
Yes, RosterElf supports multi-location rostering, letting you manage employees across different sites in one system.
The 'Perfect Match' feature uses AI to recommend the best-fit employees for shifts based on availability, skills, and location.
Yes, RosterElf allows you to assign shifts based on specific roles, skills, or certifications required for the job.
Yes, employees can request shift swaps within the app, and managers can approve them to ensure proper coverage.
Yes, employees receive real-time notifications for new shifts, changes, or cancellations directly through the app.
You can build rosters from scratch or use pre-saved templates for faster scheduling.
Yes, managers can attach notes to individual shifts, providing specific instructions for employees.
Yes, RosterElf allows you to copy rosters from previous weeks to save time when scheduling.
Once the roster is complete, you can publish it with a single click, and all employees are notified instantly.
Yes, you can make changes to a published roster, and employees will be notified of the updates in real-time.
RosterElf includes public holiday settings to help you schedule appropriately and manage holiday pay.
Yes, employees only see their assigned shifts in the app, ensuring clear communication.
RosterElf's notifications system ensures that last-minute roster updates are communicated immediately.
Yes, you can monitor shifts per employee in real time whilst rostering to ensure fair distribution of shifts among employees.
Yes, RosterElf allows you to schedule specific break times within shifts.
Yes, RosterElf integrates with time and attendance tracking, showing discrepancies between scheduled and actual clock-ins.
Yes, you can schedule split shifts for employees who work non-continuous hours in a day by adding two seperate shifts.
The software flags no-shows and allows managers to find replacements quickly from the app.
Yes, RosterElf is ideal for managing seasonal or temporary staff, with easy setup for peak times.Yes, RosterElf is ideal for managing seasonal or temporary staff, with easy setup for peak times. by skills or certifications when rostering?
Yes, you can provide access to multiple managers to collaborate on building and managing rosters.
Yes, RosterElf provides a range of data live including number of shifts, employee hours, and labor costs.
Yes, RosterElf supports overnight shifts, with accurate calculations.
Yes, you can preview the roster to ensure accuracy before finalising and notifying employees.
Yes, employees can request to be considered for open shifts and shift swaps via the app.
Employees can update availability to work 24/7 and RosterElf then provides roster warnings live.