Increase employee engagement and save 50-70% in time on requests and approvals

Employee App

The employee portal has a user-friendly dashboard that provides a clear overview of upcoming and completed shifts. Through the employee rota app, employees can easily book holiday and check their colleagues’ availability at the same time to avoid scheduling conflicts. Employees can set their availability by specifying which days and times they can work and access important documents – all from the convenience of the Rota King employee app.  

Employee app dashboard on a mobile phone showing next shift details and remaining annual leave

Maximise Efficiency With Enhanced Visibility and Reduced Admin Work!

Empower your team with an easy-to-use employee rota app that provides more control and visibility while minimising your workload. Give employees instant access to everything they need and make it easier for them to manage their schedules, request time off and update their data.

Clear, real-time snapshot of schedules, tasks and important updates.

Employees can clock in directly from the Employee App through geolocation verification.

Allow employees to onboard themselves through our fully-customisable New Employee forms.

Easily view upcoming shifts to ensure everyone is prepared and organised.

Seamlessly request time off and see who else is on leave to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Receive notifications when a shift change or time off requests are approved.

With Rota King’s Employee App, you reduce the number of routine employee requests while giving your team the tools they need to stay informed and engaged.

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Your All-in-One Dashboard

With our streamlined employee app, your employees have access to the most important information. 

  • Employees can quickly check when they are scheduled to work.
  • Stay updated on remaining holiday days without the hassle of manual tracking.
  • Instantly view the status of pending or approved leave requests.
  • Access and view important documents such as contracts, policies and handbooks.

Easily collect key employee details with a secure, seamless onboarding flow:

  • Automatically request emergency contacts, bank details, address, and more.
  • Employees complete forms via their own secure portal within the employee rota app – no more PDF forms or email chains.
  • HR teams can mark specific fields as mandatory, saving time and reducing manual data entry.
Employee rota app displaying upcoming shifts and remaining annual leave on a smartphone

Track Upcoming and Previous Shifts With Ease

Employee app showing an overview of completed shifts and working hours

Say goodbye to shift confusion! With our employee rota software employees can easily keep track of their schedules. 

  • Easily view all upcoming shifts, with detailed information on where and when they will be working.
  • See the total hours worked that will be included in the next paycheck to track earnings in real time.
  • Improve transparency with  breakdown of different shift types — whether hours worked, annual leave or other types.

Request Time Off With Confidence

Simplify the holiday booking process and manage time off without the hassle of back-and-forth communication.

  • Easily request holidays and eliminate the need for emails or phone calls.
  • Receive real-time notifications the moment a holiday request is approved.
  • View who else is on leave and choose the best time to book your holiday without overlapping with colleagues.
  • View remaining holiday days and manage time off more efficiently.
Employee rota software screen showing how to request and book annual leave

Hassle-Free Shift Swaps

Employee app dashboard displaying completed shifts and attendance records

Simplify the management of shift changes and make it easy for your employees to adjust their schedules with minimal effort using the employee rota app.

  • Simply request a shift swap in seconds by selecting a colleague with whom you would like to swap .
  • If colleague agrees to the swap, the request is forwarded to the designated approver for final confirmation, streamlining the entire process.
  • Stay in the loop with notifications at every stage of the process, from request to approval.

Manage Available Shifts Effortlessly

Ensure your open shifts are claimed quickly and by the right team members without the need for manual coordination.

  • Simply post open shifts and your employees will be notified immediately so they can respond quickly and take shifts that fit their schedule.
  • Send notifications to employees who are available or qualified for the task at hand, ensuring you reach the right people every time.
  • Control shift requests and set parameters that ensure a smooth and organised process.
Employee rota software showing scheduled shifts by job role and weekly rota view

Set Availability With Ease

Employee app displaying employee availability and preferred working times

Eliminate scheduling conflicts and ensure smoother operations by matching your employees’ availability with your staffing needs through the employee rota app.

  • Easily set availability based on specific days of the week, times or specific dates to ensure accurate scheduling.
  • Changes to availability are immediately reflected in the rota, so you always have an up-to-date overview of when team members are available.
  • No more last-minute changes — plan with confidence.

Centralise Document Management

Stay organised by simplifying document sharing and storage. Everyone saves time, and you reduce administrative overhead by ensuring all important documents are easily accessible within the employee app.

  • Employees can upload important documents directly to the app, so you no longer need to send multiple emails or keep track of correspondence.
  • All documents are securely stored in a single location, simplifying access for employees and management for you.
Employee app showing employee documents and important workplace information

Real-Time SMS Notifications

Mobile phone displaying notifications from the employee app about shifts and updates

Keep employees up to date with SMS notifications and make sure they don’t miss any important updates — anytime, anywhere.

  • Receive instant notifications about upcoming shifts.
  • Get notified immediately when changes are made to working hours or shifts.
  • Get notified when shift swap requests are made or approved.
  • Receive instant notifications when holiday requests are approved.

Rota King Employee App Benefits

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Reduction in time spent on holiday requests and approvals

%

Decrease in administrative queries

%

Employees more likely to take earned leave

%

Employees feel more engaged

%

Improvement in work-life balance

You deserve the royal treatment

Our Edinburgh-based support team will roll out the red carpet when you choose Rota King. Our customer service and support is second to none – we really do treat all our customers like royalty!

Free set-up

Unlimited support

Training included

Quick response and prompt issue resolution always!

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Additional Features

Looking for a seamless workforce management solution that offers everything you need to control costs, leverage resources and maximise profits? Rota King brings together everything in one platf. orm, combining powerful employee rota software with intuitive tools for managing your workforce efficiently

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Employee App FAQs

How does an employee rota app improve shift visibility?

Staff can stay fully up to date with their working patterns thanks to real-time access to schedules, shifts and availability information. With an employee rota app, everything is centralised in one place, meaning employees no longer need to rely on emails or manual updates to understand when they are working. 

This clarity reduces confusion around shift changes and helps ensure smoother communication between managers and employees, particularly in fast-paced environments where schedules can change frequently. 

What makes employee rota software better than manual scheduling?

Manual scheduling often leads to errors, double-bookings and time-consuming administration. By automating key processes such as shift allocation and availability tracking, employee rota software helps managers build more accurate and efficient rotas. 

This creates a more structured approach to workforce planning, allowing managers to quickly respond to staffing gaps while improving consistency and predictability for employees. 

Can rota apps for employees help reduce last-minute shift changes?

Last-minute changes are much easier to manage when staff have greater control over their availability and shift preferences. With rota apps for employees, employees can respond quickly to open shifts, update availability and manage changes without lengthy back-and-forth communication. 

This improved responsiveness helps reduce disruption caused by unexpected absences and supports a more reliable staffing structure across the organisation. 

How does the employee app improve day-to-day communication?

Clear and timely communication is essential for effective workforce management. The employee app brings all key updates, including shifts, leave requests and important documents, which are accessible in one platform. 

Real-time notifications ensure employees never miss important updates, helping reduce reliance on emails and improving overall communication efficiency between staff and management. 

Does employee rota software help with staff engagement?

Giving employees more visibility and control over their schedules can significantly improve engagement. With employee rota software, staff can manage shifts, availability and time off in a more flexible and transparent way. 

This sense of control supports better work-life balance and contributes to higher job satisfaction, which in turn can improve retention and reduce turnover over time.

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