Work Life Balance - Wrexham County Borough Council

g. Self RosteringSelf-rostering is similar to shift swapping in that employees have adegree of choice about what shifts they would like to work.However, it is then the employer who compiles the shift patternsbased on individual preferences and required staffing levels.Self-rostering enables employers to: Involve the workforce in the rostering system, showing they arevalued in the decision making process Have employees who want to be at work on a given shift Ensure all employees are treated in the same wayBut: It can be difficult to maintain staffing levels based on individualpreferences and it may not always be possible to meet theemployees’ requirements It will require more administration to self-roster as eachemployee’s request will need to be worked into the scheduleSelf-rostering enables employees to: Fit personal commitments around work requirements Have a say in their working pattern and feel more valuedBut: There is no guarantee the employee will be able to work theshifts requested as staffing levels still have to be met