How many shifts are there in the duty roster?
During a 4-week period, each team will work a set of 4 consecutive night shifts, followed by 3 off duty days in the first week. They then work f 3 day shifts, followed by 1 off day and then work 3 consecutive night shifts. Thereafter, the team has 3 off days which are followed by 4 day shifts and then 7 days off.
How do you write a shift roster?
Plan the roster around the needs of the business before you begin adding employee names. Ideally, allocate shifts and responsibilities based on hourly rates, followed by individual requests. Start the roster week on the busiest day, and fill the busiest shifts with the most experienced and skilled employees.