Staff roster auto-generation based on availability and demand

Purpose

1. Automate the generation of staff rosters, ensuring shifts are allocated according to staff availability, predicted customer demand, compliance requirements, and skillsets specific to British restaurant operations.

2. Reduce manual scheduling errors, prevent over/under-staffing, and streamline HR processes for cuisine-specific and FOH/BOH roles.

3. Facilitate automated adaptation to last-minute availability changes, automated shifts re-assignment, and automated notifications.

Trigger Conditions

1. New week/month roster cycle begins (time-based automation).

2. Staff updates availability in HR system (event-based automation).

3. Demand prediction signals a need for schedule adjustment (API-triggered automation).

4. Automated approval of holiday requests triggers re-rostering.

Platform Variants

1. Deputy

• Feature/Setting: Auto-scheduling API—configure staff shifts based on rules; POST /api/v1/scheduling/auto

2. Planday

• Feature/Setting: Automated schedule creation with Demand-Driven Scheduling tool

3. When I Work

• Feature/Setting: Auto-Scheduler—set rules and run auto-assignment of shifts

4. Humanity

• Feature/Setting: Schedule Assistance—automatedly suggest optimal staffing using machine learning

5. Workforce.com

• Feature/Setting: Demand Forecast API—automates generation of shift templates

6. 7shifts

• Feature/Setting: Auto Scheduling module—specify constraints and auto-assign shifts

7. ADP Workforce Now

• Feature/Setting: Scheduling Engine—use automated generation for compliant, demand-matched rosters

8. BambooHR

• Feature/Setting: Time Tracking & Scheduling Integration—automate shift assignments after availability input

9. Zoho People

• Feature/Setting: Attendance Scheduler API—auto-calculation of shift plans

10. SAP SuccessFactors

• Feature/Setting: Workforce Scheduling Service—automated compliance-aware shift creation

11. UKG Ready (Kronos Workforce Ready)

• Feature/Setting: Auto-Scheduler API—input availabilities and automate matching

12. Ximble

• Feature/Setting: Shift Automator—auto-generate rosters based on rules

13. Ceridian Dayforce

• Feature/Setting: Automated Scheduling API for shift assignment and compliance checks

14. QuickBooks Time

• Feature/Setting: Schedule Generator—auto-create, automate, and adjust rosters

15. Gusto

• Feature/Setting: Workforce Management API—integrate to automate shift scheduling

16. Rippling

• Feature/Setting: Scheduling Workflows—automate roster notifications and updates

17. Teamdeck

• Feature/Setting: Resource Scheduling API—automated allocation of shifts

18. Workday Adaptive Planning

• Feature/Setting: Staff Forecast Model—auto-calculate and automate roster based on forecasts

19. Shiftboard

• Feature/Setting: Auto Fill Shifts Tool—define parameters and enable automated assignment

20. Microsoft Power Automate

• Feature/Setting: Automator Flow—link staff updates, trigger schedule generation, automate notifications

21. Google Workspace (Sheets + Apps Script)

• Feature/Setting: Scripted automated roster creation and calendar event push

Benefits

1. Automates staff allocation, optimizing labor costs and coverage for British cuisine demand cycles.

2. Enables automated, error-free compliance with labor laws and company policies.

3. Reduces manager workload via automated notifications and change handling.

4. Increases staff satisfaction by automating fair shift distribution and quick communication.

5. Rapidly adapts to demand fluctuations via automated roster updating, critical in fast-paced F&B environments.