Pattern-Rostering supports the efficient configuration and maintenance of roster templates that determine Shift/Task patterns and rostering rules down to a "Task"  or "Activity" basis. Pattern rosters typically rotate and can host any mix of permanent placements and unfilled shifts. Period budgets (hours & dollars) are maintained at this level and advance rosters can be fully costed to provide forecast labour costs for workflow-driven management endorsement. Rosters can also have manning levels edited in advance without changing the base patterns. Supported Roster Rules include:

  • Lowest Cost
  • Teaming
  • Skills (Task, Shift & auto-skilling)
  • Award Conditions (Period conditions
  • Hours between Shifts, clear days, shift lengths etc
  • Time To Work
  • Position 'Types' & Priority
  • Preferences
  • Work History
  • Consecutive Days & Shift start times
  • Fatigue
  • Equity (placement, preference, offer & earnings)
  • Availability
  • Replacement Tasks
  • Scheduled Leave

The rules can be sequenced to optimise results when populating unfilled Shifts on the roster resulting from workload changes, scheduled leave and/or unplanned absences, e.g Sick, Bereavement Leave, Training etc.

A library of Pattern Roster Templates can be easily accessed to support efficient Function Rostering requirements.

A formalised workflow process drives roster generation, costing review, realtime transacting and period payroll export. Pattern Rosters are "finalised" using the Roster Workbench - a powerful & flexible graphical resource that supports all levels of Users.