Duty roster

A duty roster (or duty rota) refers to a detailed schedule or table that outlines the specific times and dates when employees are required to work, including their shifts, breaks, and any other relevant working hours. It typically includes information such as:

• Employee names and job titles
• Shift start and end times
• Break times and durations
• Overtime or additional hours worked
• Time off or leave entitlements
• Any specific duties or responsibilities assigned to each employee during their shift

The duty roster is usually created by the employer, in consultation with employees where necessary, and is intended to ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times. It may also take into account factors such as employee availability, time off requests, and business needs.

In a broader sense, a duty roster can be applied to various contexts, including emergency services (e.g., police, fire brigade), healthcare, transportation, and other industries where staff need to be deployed in a specific manner to ensure continuity of service.

AceRota helps with duty rota by streamlining the process of creating and managing rotas for staff, taking into account factors such as availability, time off, and skills required for specific shifts. It also allows for automatic generation of rotas, reducing administrative workload and minimising errors.