Welcome to our latest blog post! Xero has announced that Planday will be retired in Australia on September 30th, 2024. Despite this decision, Xero has expressed gratitude for users' support. It is important to note that Planday's retirement is specific to the Australian market. However, support for Planday's core business will continue in Europe, including the UK, until the aforementioned date. If you are considering switching from Planday to RosterElf, this blog post will guide you through the process step by step. We will help you understand the benefits of each platform’s scheduling pro...
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is a busy and important time for businesses in Australia. It's when you must reconcile your financial records, file your tax returns, and plan for the next financial year. As an employer, you are also responsible for ensuring that your employees' records are up-to-date and that you comply with your legal obligations. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a guide on how to prepare your business for the EOFY 2023 in Australia and how RosterElf can assist you in the process. Review Your Financial Records The first step in preparing for the EOFY is to...
As a business owner or manager, you always look for ways to streamline processes. Increasing productivity and ultimately improving effectiveness is key. One area that can have a significant impact on your business is employee scheduling and management. That's where employee self-service (ESS) with RosterElf comes in. ESS allows employees to access and manage their schedules, time off requests, and other relevant information. RosterElf provides these self-service capabilities and has numerous benefits for employers and employees: RosterElf allows employees to enter their availabili...
Small business inflation pressures remain high—even if official figures show improvement. If you’re juggling rising wages, rent, or utilities, our blog reveals practical steps to stay profitable and resilient. Discover how to negotiate energy, diversify suppliers, optimise staff costs, and more, so you can thrive despite inflation’s ongoing impact on Australian SMEs.
We launched many new features requested by our customers last year, and this January was a good time to check in with them. How happy are small and medium-sized businesses with using RosterElf? Are we doing a good job, and where can we improve? Where do we sit in the market?To find out, we implemented a quick feedback questionnaire in our app and asked all our paying customers to tell us how they like RosterElf. And the results were stunning: we scored an NPS (Net Promoter Score) of 7.9/10! To be clear, the industry average for software & apps is around 3.1. 7.9 out of 10 points We couldn’t...
Ways SMEs can protect small business from inflation pressure Pressure is building for many businesses as we enter a more inflationary period on a global level. The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to increase the interest rate for the first time in more than a decade from 0.1% to 0.35%, even though inflation in the country isn't currently at the levels reported in the US. Energy costs are rising, and supply is still limited while demand increases. For SMEs that have weathered the pandemic and are trying to get back into growth mode, inflation couldn't come at a worse time. Companies are f...
We’ve made our HR toolkit, template pack, and big ol’ list of team building activities free for you to download to set you up for simpler and rostering and management.