RosterElf makes it easy to publish unassigned shifts and let the right people put their hand up. Available staff are instantly notified and can claim it from their app.
Publish unfilled shifts to qualified staff in seconds
Managers approve who gets each shift
Built-in award checks and live wage costing
Open Shifts let you post unfilled roster spots to qualified team members — giving staff extra flexibility while keeping you in full control
When building your roster, simply mark a shift as open. RosterElf automatically shares it with employees who meet the right role, skill, and availability criteria.
Eligible team members get notified instantly and can claim open shifts straight from their RosterElf app — no calls, no texts, no confusion.
You stay in charge. Managers review who’s claimed each shift and approve with one click. Once confirmed, the roster updates automatically and staff are notified
Publish unassigned shifts with one click and let qualified staff volunteer — no more last-minute scramble or manual outreach.
Give eligible employees the flexibility to claim extra work when they’re available — boosting engagement and fairness.
Managers review and approve each claim, ensuring the right skills, cost-budgets and award rules are followed.
Turn back-and-forth texts and calls into a streamlined self-serve process: one view, one list, one decision.
See all volunteers in one screen, monitor claims in real time, and track who accepted which shift — audit-ready and transparent.
Employees receive real-time notifications and can claim shifts from their phone; managers approve with one tap — coverage anywhere, anytime.
Open shifts are unassigned work hours that managers make available for eligible employees to claim. Instead of assigning every shift manually, managers can publish open shifts to the team, allowing staff who meet the required skills, roles, or availability to volunteer. This flexible approach ensures coverage while giving employees more control over when they work.
The goal of open shifts is to fill rosters quickly and fairly, especially when plans change or last-minute gaps appear. Employees receive instant notifications on mobile or desktop when new shifts become available, and they can accept in one tap — subject to manager approval.
Modern scheduling systems like RosterElf use smart filters and rules to ensure only qualified, available staff see each open shift. Managers can also set limits, such as maximum weekly hours or site permissions, to maintain compliance and avoid fatigue breaches.
Because open shifts connect directly with live staff availability and auto-scheduling, updates are reflected in real time. Once a shift is claimed and approved, it automatically appears on both the roster and the employee’s schedule, ensuring accuracy and visibility across the business.
In short, open shifts make rostering more collaborative — helping managers fill gaps fast while empowering staff with flexibility and choice.
