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Manage Staff Availability

Let staff submit their availability for shifts

Simplify managing staff availability by putting the responsibility on employees to update their work hours and leave requests directly in the system.

  • Staff easily submit availability

  • Streamline leave requests

  • Apps for both staff and managers

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4.8 stars, 1570 ratings

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STAFF AVAILABILITY MADE SIMPLE

How staff availability works

RosterElf makes it easy for employees to set when they can and can’t work — so managers always roster the right people at the right times

Staff set their availability

Staff set their availability

Employees enter the days and hours they’re available to work directly from the RosterElf mobile app. They can update this anytime — perfect for casual and part-time teams.

Managers view live availability

Managers view live availability

The system automatically suggests qualified, available employees for each shift based on availability, helping you fill roles faster and avoid conflicts before publishing.

Build conflict-free rosters

Build conflict-free rosters

When shifts are added, RosterElf automatically prevents scheduling clashes by blocking unavailable staff and flagging potential issues before publishing.

STAFF AVAILABILITY

Self‑service availability that keeps your roster accurate

Set Times & Days

Staff tell you when they can work — no more chasing

Employees set the days and times they’re available (and unavailable) to work and can request leave themselves.

Everything lives in one place, so managers stop chasing messages and spreadsheets, and the roster reflects reality. Approvals happen in‑app, and approved leave blocks out those dates to prevent accidental scheduling

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MANAGER CONTROL

Approve availability & leave in one place

Review & Approve

You stay in control, the system does the admin

View staff availability directly on the roster, review requests, and approve or decline leave instantly. Managers can make quick edits when needed to keep schedules compliant and up to date.

As staff volunteer for extra shifts, open the Available Candidates view to see who’s free and confirm with one click — no emails or back-and-forth needed.

It’s the fastest way to fill gaps and stay in control without the admin burden.

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MOBILE FIRST

Availability and leave from the app

iOS & Android

Update once, sync everywhere

Staff update availability and leave from their phones; managers approve on the go.

RosterElf’s mobile apps send real‑time notifications, so everyone stays aligned and last‑minute surprises drop. It’s faster for staff, and far less admin for managers

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AI READY

Availability that powers auto‑scheduling

Perfect Match™ AI

Better coverage, fewer conflicts

Because staff availability is always current, Perfect Match™ automatically recommends the best person for each shift based on their role, skills, and availability.

The result? Fewer gaps, fewer reworks, and happier staff who only get shifts that fit their availability

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Key benefits

6 reasons every business needs an employee availability app

Prevents rostering conflicts

Prevents rostering conflicts

Managers always see who’s available, who’s busy, and who’s on leave — reducing errors like double-booking or assigning unavailable staff.

Saves hours of admin time

Saves hours of admin time

No more chasing texts or spreadsheets. Availability updates sync automatically, so schedules are built faster and more accurately.

Keeps staff happier

Keeps staff happier

Employees control when they can work, creating fairer rosters and improving satisfaction, especially for casual or part-time teams.

Boosts shift coverage

Boosts shift coverage

When everyone keeps their availability up to date, it’s easier to fill shifts quickly — especially during busy periods or last-minute changes.

Supports compliance and fairness

Supports compliance and fairness

Automatic visibility of maximum hours, rest breaks, and award rules helps prevent breaches and maintains fairness across the team

Powers smarter scheduling

Powers smarter scheduling

With real-time availability data, RosterElf’s Perfect Match™ automatically suggests the best qualified, available employees for each shift — ensuring full coverage with less effort.

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4.8 stars by 1570 users
100+ countries
30,000+ users

What is an employee availability app?

An employee availability app is a digital tool that lets staff set when they can and can’t work, helping managers build accurate, compliant rosters. Instead of chasing messages or juggling spreadsheets, employees update their own availability from a mobile or desktop app, giving managers real-time visibility into who’s available before scheduling begins.

The goal of an employee availability app is to reduce scheduling conflicts, overtime, and last-minute changes. Managers can instantly see when team members are free, on leave, or unavailable — making it easier to fill shifts fairly and efficiently. This not only saves time but also improves communication and transparency across the business.

Modern availability apps like RosterElf connect directly with rostering and time-tracking systems, so approved changes flow straight into live rosters. When staff update their hours or request time off, managers are notified immediately and can approve with a single tap.

By automating this process, availability apps help businesses stay compliant with labour laws and award conditions, while maintaining balanced workloads and happier teams. Managers gain control over staffing coverage, and employees enjoy fair, predictable schedules that fit around their personal commitments.

In short, an employee availability app keeps staff schedules aligned with real-world availability — reducing admin, avoiding gaps, and ensuring every shift is covered by the right person.