Purpose
1.2. Automatedly deliver shift schedules to all staff, reduce manual errors, and ensure timely receipt.
1.3. Automate end-to-end workflow: compile, format, and distribute rosters via preferred communication channels (email, SMS, chat, HR portals).
1.4. Enable managers to automate shift change updates and notify affected staff in real-time, optimizing restaurant workforce automation.
1.5. Advance automating transparency, compliance, and efficiency in human resource management for the Batak cuisine sector.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Automated trigger based on a scheduled day/time, e.g., every Sunday at 5:00pm.
2.3. Ad-hoc trigger if emergency update is required.
2.4. Automation triggered by a specific file upload (e.g., new Excel roster) in a shared folder.
Platform Variants
• Feature/Setting: Automated SMS message sending via SendMessage API — configure to distribute roster text to mobile numbers.
3.2. SendGrid
• Feature/Setting: Automated email distribution using Mail Send API — attach or embed roster PDF in scheduled campaign.
3.3. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Use chat.postMessage API — automate posting the weekly roster in staff channel.
3.4. Google Workspace (Gmail)
• Feature/Setting: Automate email drafts and scheduled send via Gmail API to all staff addresses.
3.5. Microsoft Outlook
• Feature/Setting: Automate recurring emails with attachments using Outlook REST API — include rosters.
3.6. WhatsApp Business API
• Feature/Setting: Automated messages to all staff with the latest roster attachment or link.
3.7. Microsoft Teams
• Feature/Setting: Automate posting roster in Teams group via Graph API — automating team updates.
3.8. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: Automate multi-platform workflow (e.g., when new Google Sheet is updated, trigger email/SMS).
3.9. Google Sheets
• Feature/Setting: Automate data extraction using Sheets API for roster content.
3.10. Dropbox
• Feature/Setting: Automate file sync/notifications for new rosters in shared folders.
3.11. Trello
• Feature/Setting: Automate card creation per staff roster segment, notify board members.
3.12. Asana
• Feature/Setting: Automate task assignment based on roster using Asana API.
3.13. BambooHR
• Feature/Setting: Automate roster distribution from HR calendar via BambooHR Events API.
3.14. Monday.com
• Feature/Setting: Automate notification automations using Monday.com recipes for roster changes.
3.15. Mailchimp
• Feature/Setting: Automate targeted emails with roster embedded using Campaign API.
3.16. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Automate notification workflow via Process Builder for weekly staff rosters.
3.17. Zoom
• Feature/Setting: Automate announcement in recurring staff meetings via Meeting API.
3.18. Jotform
• Feature/Setting: Automate roster distribution form/approval via API.
3.19. Smartsheet
• Feature/Setting: Automate row updates for staff schedule and alert rules for distribution.
3.20. Notion
• Feature/Setting: Automate page update notifications for weekly roster via Notion API.
3.21. Facebook Workplace
• Feature/Setting: Automate broadcast of roster update in workplace groups using Graph API.
3.22. Telegram
• Feature/Setting: Automatedly send roster in group chat via Bot API.
3.23. Atlassian Confluence
• Feature/Setting: Automate posting weekly roster page updates for staff reference.
3.24. SMSGlobal
• Feature/Setting: Automate bulk SMS sending of roster details via SMSGlobal API.
Benefits
4.2. Ensures all staff receive timely, consistent, and clear communication, automated for every cycle.
4.3. Automating multi-channel delivery enhances accessibility and accountability.
4.4. Automation facilitates last-minute updates—no missed notifications.
4.5. Frees HR/management from repetitive roster distribution, allowing focus on restaurant growth.
4.6. Maintains compliance with scheduling regulations by automated tracking and archiving.