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Selecting a Roster Program

Selecting a Roster Program

Not all program features are equally important. This article considers other important criteria besides price and time savings. Rather than simply presenting a list, it specifically addresses which goals might be important to the user and which factors are crucial for achieving them.

Goal, what do you want to achieve

How does a program achieve this?

Easy to use Intuitive user interface, just a few clicks for planning or even drag & drop
Time savings in shift planning Automatic shift assignment, templates for recurring services
Illness, training etc. recognizable for planning integrated vacation and absence plan
Transparency for employees Clear and accessible display of duty rosters
Flexibility when making changes Real-time adjustments and mobile app support
Integration with other systems Data export for payroll, time recording, etc.
Low error susceptibility Validations, automatic calculation of overtime
Cost efficiency low price per employee, scalability without high additional costs
Compliance with legal regulations Consideration of working time regulations and rest breaks
Employee satisfaction Consideration of wishes, possibility of shift exchange
Analysis and reporting Various reports to optimize planning and productivity
Data protection and security Encrypted data transfer and storage, GDPR compliant, data storage in Europe
Ease of use for different roles Customizable access rights for administrators, employees and managers
Automated reminders and notifications Push notifications, email alerts about shift changes
Mobile-friendliness Mobile app or responsive web design
Prevent data loss Automatic backups of several days
Customer support and training Help center, live support, tutorials for quick training
Cost control and affordable solution no hidden/subsequent costs
Innovative solution AI support
Security that fits your own problem free test with real data for at least 1 month