Pressed Earth and RosterElf
How a growing health and wellness brand found an easier, more affordable way to roster and run payroll
Challenges Before RosterElf
Pressed Earth had used Deputy for several years, but over time the platform became more expensive and introduced paid features the team didn’t need.
Costs increased significantly, yet the workload didn’t improve.
Luke needed a platform that delivered the same features without the rising price tag — one that was simple to set up, easy for staff to adjust to, and seamless for their bookkeeper to operate.
A closer look at Pressed Earth's feedback
1. More Affordable Without Loosing Features
"We’re probably paying half of what we were paying with Deputy — for the same features."
The biggest immediate win was cost. RosterElf delivered the tools Luke needed without unnecessary add-ons or creeping subscription fees.For a business mindful of margins, this was a meaningful improvement.
2. Intuitive Setup and Quick Staff Adoption
“I found it pretty intuitive to set everything up… integrating with Xero was very easy.”
Transitioning to new software can be challenging — but Luke found the switch fast and uncomplicated. Once the system was live, staff took only a couple of weeks to adjust, despite the normal reluctance to change. After that, it became part of their daily routine with no issues.
3. Seamless for Their External Bookkeeper
“Our bookkeeper said it was a lot less time than what we were doing previously.”
Pressed Earth’s bookkeeper quickly noticed the improvement in terms of faster processing, no more spreadsheets and no more manual double-checking. The Xero integration working perfectly. Their bookkeeper has even began recommending RosterElf to other businesses.
4. Support That’s Proactive, Local and Extremely Responsive
“Most of the time it’s RosterElf calling me to check in… they pick up the phone and get back to you.”
Luke values how easy it is to get help when needed. Whether it’s advice, troubleshooting or updates, support is fast, local and proactive — making it far easier to keep operations running smoothly.
5. Continuous Improvement Without Overwhelming Users
“Updates are subtle and gradual, not big changes that confuse people.”
Pressed Earth appreciates that RosterElf evolves without disrupting daily operations. New features appear gradually, improvements are intuitive, and nothing requires a major relearn — a big benefit for teams who just want their tools to work.
6. The Final Verdict
“Definitely worth having a chat with them. The platform works, support is great, and you can potentially save money. I’d definitely recommend RosterElf.”
Pressed Earth’s experience is clear, a smooth transition, lower costs, easier payroll, happier staff as well as support that always shows up. For Pressed Earth, switching to RosterElf made operations simpler, faster and more cost-effective.
