"Duty rosters" are structured schedules that define the working hours and tasks for employees in a company, organization, or facility.
Typical functions of software in the "Duty rosters" domain include:
Work Schedule Planning: Creating work schedules for employees considering work hours, shifts, and breaks.
Employee Assignment: Assigning employees to specific shifts or tasks based on their qualifications, availabilities, and preferences.
Shift Change Management: Managing shift swaps and substitutions between employees, including approval processes and notifications.
Vacation and Absence Management: Recording vacation requests, sick days, and other forms of absence and considering this information in the scheduling process.
Automated Planning Rules: Applying automated rules and algorithms to optimize schedules considering labor laws, company policies, and employee preferences.
Communication and Notifications: Providing communication tools for employees to view schedules, exchange shift requests, and receive notifications about changes.
Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on work hours, staffing levels, overtime, and other relevant metrics to monitor work performance and resource utilization.