Free employee rota template
Create your next employee rota using the free excel template. Scroll down to see how you can save hours managing your workforce.

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Want to save hours on rostering and managing your workforce?

Create fully-costed employee rosters in less than 15 minutes and from only £2.50 per employee per month. With Deputy employee rostering software you can:

Quickly roster staff based on demand, budget, and availability

Find qualified replacements instantly, notify staff via web, app, and mobile

Record and approve timesheets, and export to payroll

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Frequently asked questions

  • What should I include on my weekly rota template?

    The most crucial pieces needed to make an effective rota template include - employee name, hours per shift, start and end times of each shift, and pay rate (if hourly). Add these as rows to your spreadsheet and day of the week plus date to the columns. This template can be adjusted weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly.

  • What are the different types of employee rotas?

    There are many different types of employee rota's, but some common ones include 5-day weekly, bi-weekly that allows you to plan ahead, shift schedule that breaks down hourly with location assignments or work areas.

  • Can I make an employee rota from my phone?

    With the Deputy mobile app, managers can easily fill the schedule with available, qualified staff and find replacements when there are last minute call outs. Staff can also use the app to clock in and out, communicate with other employees, and swap shifts.