PowerRoster Lite 1.2

PowerRoster runs on Sun Java Virtual Machine. It requires Sun Java Runtime Environment version 1.4 or higher. Although Suns JVM can run on many operating systems, because PowerRoster uses is Microsoft Access database, it must run on Microsoft Windows
This is an automated staff rostering tool designed to create an optimal schedule. It is developed to minimize payroll costs but at the same time maximise employee utilization and satisfaction.
Why is this one of the best products in the market? The product is developed around a mathematical model that calculates the most cost effective way to utilize the available staff and ensure that the necessary skilled people are rostered onto the shifts when their skills are required.
Employees skills are matched against required tasks for each shift, while at the same time employees preferences are also taken into account. Those preferences can be an employees favorite department/location of work, maximum hours worked per week, hours of work (availability) and so on. Other factors included are:
Minimum rest-period
Maximum hours per week allowed by any staff member
Maximum number of hours allowed in any 24 hours period
Multiple departments/locations
PowerRoster is easy to use and allows creation of a roster in matter of minutes. A user is provided with a number of user-friendly tools, such as:
Import/export shift patterns
List of available employees for each shift at any time
Brief list of individuals preferences and characteristics
Comments
Tasks
There are number of reporting tools available allowing users to maintain tight control over the way their business functions. Reports include:
Weekly roster by department
Weekly roster for each employee
Unsolved shifts
Cost/wages reports
Employees on stand-by
and more..