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Mission

Simplify Shift Work

Managing teams is challenging — now more than ever — so we simplify the work. Our platform makes it easy to schedule in line with demand, prepare accurate payroll, and communicate clearly. We streamline employee admin, so you and your team can focus on what matters.


Vision

Thriving workplaces in every community

Deputy helps businesses become more profitable, connected, and trusted by each team member — our goal is to make that happen for workplaces in every community, worldwide.

Values

  • We seek diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences because no one person has all the answers. It’s how we create meaningful outcomes.

  • The customer matters. It’s why we are passionate about showing up, with intention, to deliver value every day.

  • Our community succeeds with mutual respect and collaboration. We all have a key part to play in building the Deputy legacy.

  • We assume good intent, stand up for what’s right, and help our teammates to do the same.

  • We take the lead and deliver what matters. We own our results, celebrate the wins, and are constantly improving.

Our Story

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2000

Deputy started because Steve needed help

Steve Shelley’s business was experiencing rapid organic growth, and that meant taking on more staff and all the time-consuming employee admin that came with it. Steve lost most of his time to managing constant schedule changes and overseeing his teams — instead of focusing on the business strategy and sustainable growth. He needed someone to help carry the admin workload.
2003

Problem, meet solution

Enter Ashik Ahmed, who built a platform for Steve to automate scheduling and time and attendance management. The software reduced manual staffing tasks to zero and provided valuable insights to increase operational efficiency. Steve relied on the platform like a second-in-command — a deputy — and it freed him to focus on expansion. His business grew to 1,500 people without any additional IT or administrative staff.
2008

Deputy officially launched

With the advent of the cloud, Steve and Ashik saw the potential impact Deputy could have in any workplace, anywhere. Having sold his existing business, Steve co-founded Deputy with Ashik to take their staffing solution worldwide.
2015

Hello world

Deputy reached 100,000 users with no sign of slowing down.
2018

A funding milestone

Following successful Series A financing, Deputy raised the largest ever Series B funding round for an Australian company at the time. Deputy is proudly backed by OpenView, IVP, Square Peg Capital, and EVP.
Today

Now an award-winning global business

Deputy is now helping more than 250,000 workplaces internationally. Businesses across industries can manage their staff more efficiently, give teams an easy way to track their shifts, and free up time for people to focus on what’s important to them. We’ve picked up some very flattering accolades and reviews along the way.
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Life at Deputy

Collaboration and creativity lie at the core of Deputy’s company culture. We foster safe, welcoming environments where new ideas are encouraged, differences are embraced, and brilliant teamwork creates amazing outcomes for our customers.

Meet our Leaders

Our leaders are passionate about people, product, and creating a positive impact in the world of work.

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What our team says about Deputy

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“Working for Deputy is great! Especially being in sales, no day is ever the same. Each day is a new challenge, the greatest part is when a customer tells you about how you helped them spend less time doing scheduling or collecting timesheets and spend more time with their family!”

Kofi, Account Executive, Deputy

“I love working at Deputy because I feel like I'm part of one big family. It's also very exciting to be contributing to a cutting-edge product that is growing every day. And did I mention it's also fun, supportive and full of laughs!”

Lisi, Head of Design, Deputy

“Working with the Deputy family provides me with the support to help me reach my full potential. Surrounded by fantastic people with brilliant minds, there isn't a day I don't learn something new!”

John, Senior iOS Engineer, Deputy

“My career at Deputy gives me a sense of fulfilment with the work that I love, knowing that it makes a difference in our customers' daily lives. Our highly diverse work environment allows me to have fun and learn while working alongside such talented and outstanding individuals!”

Emelyn, Software Engineer, Deputy

“Working for Deputy is great! Especially being in sales, no day is ever the same. Each day is a new challenge, the greatest part is when a customer tells you about how you helped them spend less time doing scheduling or collecting timesheets and spend more time with their family!”

Kofi, Account Executive, Deputy

“I love working at Deputy because I feel like I'm part of one big family. It's also very exciting to be contributing to a cutting-edge product that is growing every day. And did I mention it's also fun, supportive and full of laughs!”

Lisi, Head of Design, Deputy

Office locations

Sydney

Sydney

San Francisco

San Francisco

Atlanta

Atlanta

London

London

Let’s get social

"Deputy has become a vital tool in the running of our business. My time building rosters has been cut to a fraction."
Garry Deakes
Owner, The Marina Ice Creamery
"I was setup and going in minutes. So easy to understand. So intuitive!"
Rami Rustom
IT and Services Professional
"Our admin time for Payroll is one fifth of what it used to be, and with more accuracy!"
Brendon Ford
Manager, Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill
"Deputy is a cost effective, simple and robust solution for rostering staff and capturing time & attendance."
John Petrovich
Mobile Apps Evangelist, Telstra
"Great application and the customer service is fantastic."
Stephan Price
Director of Ecommerce & Technology
"Rostering and time sheets have never been so straightforward. What a fantastic and innovative tool."
Dr. John Hancock
"Deputy has been the best in delivering their promises. Their interface is amazing and simple to use."
Noelle Flores-Smith
President, Global DN Ventures Corp
"Deputy have allowed me to streamline the fortnightly payroll process."
Rachael Cameron
Payroll Officer, Magic Memories
"Fantastic intuitive time keeping software which works hand in hand with Xero."
Andrew Huntley
Director, Kenney Medical Solutions
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