Spreadsheets vs. AI: Why Your Rostering System is Costing You Staff

The roster is the heartbeat of your business. Get it right, and operations hum. Get it wrong, and you have understaffed Saturdays, overstaffed Tuesdays, and frustrated employees. It's time to ditch the spreadsheet.

The Hidden Cost of "Fixed" Rosters

Many owners set a "set and forget" roster because changing it is too hard. But demand isn't fixed. If you have the same staff levels on a quiet Tuesday morning as a busy Thursday night, you are bleeding money on wages.

Dynamic AI Rostering

Seglo's Team Manager makes rostering fluid and data-driven.

• Drag & Drop Simplicity: Build a roster visually in minutes. Copy previous weeks with one click.
• Labor Cost Forecasting: As you build the shift, Seglo calculates the projected wage cost vs. your projected revenue. You know if a day will be profitable before it starts.
• Staff Access: Staff can view their shifts, request leave, and swap days directly from their phone app. No more "I forgot I was working" excuses.

Compliance & Breaks

In Australia, Fair Work compliance is critical. Seglo automatically flags if a shift is too long without a break or if there isn't enough gap between shifts, protecting you from accidental penalties.

Key Takeaways

• Data-driven decisions: Staff according to revenue potential, not habit.
• Reduce admin time: Build rosters in minutes, not hours.
• Stay compliant: Let the system warn you about break violations.