# How are you using Deputy to manage scheduling and time-off requests in one place? Deputy has been easy to use and has made scheduling simple and straightforward. It’s also helped me stay on top of time-off requests while building the schedule, which keeps everything in one place instead of jumping between multiple tools. For those using Deputy, what workflows or setup choices have helped you keep scheduling and time-off organized? ##### Post Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: Supervisor - Net upvotes: 1 ## Comments ### Comment 1 I’m using Deputy for employee scheduling alongside time and attendance tracking, plus leave requests, so everything stays tied back to each employee profile. One workflow that’s been useful is making sure schedules include the right site location, since that data imports cleanly into Xero with the correct details. My main friction points are the extra subscription costs and some limitations when I’m trying to do things on mobile. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 2 hours ago - Author title: bookkeeper ### Comment 2 I’ve found the clean, user-friendly interface makes it easy to trust what I’m seeing when I’m checking schedules. The biggest win for me is quickly seeing who’s responsible for shifts across all locations, plus being able to view other staff members’ leave plans so I don’t book time off at the same time. One thing I’d like improved is managing the roster from the phone. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 2 days ago - Author title: Head Chef ### Comment 3 What’s helped me most is using the roster view to quickly spot coverage gaps, then checking scheduled start times against actual clock-ins to catch attendance issues early and keep payroll accurate. The real-time visibility of roster changes also makes it easier to respond fast when someone calls out. My main limitation is that it doesn’t reflect resident acuity, so I still need other systems and clinical judgement to confirm the right skill mix and staffing levels. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 5 days ago - Author title: Clinical Care Manager & Registered Nurse. Focused on Quality Clinical Care for Older Adults. ### Comment 4 I like being able to see who’s working with me during the week and quickly check my roster. It’s also been handy to copy and paste the roster for upcoming weeks, and the availability view makes it clear who is and isn’t available. The only issue I run into is occasional lag when I’m trying to log in. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 5 days ago - Author title: Cook at Gallow green ### Comment 5 Rostering has been really easy for us to pick up, I only needed to watch two videos to get going. We also lean heavily on the communications area as a memo process alongside the roster, which helps keep everyone aligned. The main gap for me is payroll, it feels a bit clunky, and I wish it integrated more cleanly with tools like Employment Hero. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 6 days ago - Author title: Disability Services and People Leader | SIL and Transition to SIL | Skill Building and Service Innovation | NDIS | Workforce and Operational Leadership | Independence and Community Inclusion ### Comment 6 One thing that’s helped us keep scheduling and time-off organized is having scheduling, payroll, and team communication in the same app, so notes and check-ins stay tied to the schedule instead of living in another platform. I also like that it’s easy to use on both iPhone and desktop, depending on where I’m working. My only frustration is our current tier not including reviews and some HR integrations. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 10 days ago - Author title: Director of Production ### Comment 7 For me, the biggest win is having all my shifts in one space so I’m not bouncing between tools. It’s also helped cut down on late attendance since I can quickly see who’s on time or currently on break before I ask for help and know who’s actually available. Only downside I’ve run into is occasional connectivity issues, but overall it’s been solid. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 11 days ago - Author title: Social Media Manager ### Comment 8 We’re a large multi-site organisation sharing staff across locations, so Deputy helps us knock out rosters, timesheets, sick days and annual leave quickly while keeping a clear view of who’s on each day and their weekly hours. The web-based setup updates fast and lets multiple people make changes at the same time. We also lean on repeating 4-weekly rosters to speed up planning. My main pain points are the mobile app being very different from the web version and not supporting roster building, plus it’s hard to pull up one staff member and see all their shifts. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: Practice Manager ### Comment 9 I’ve found the roster writing really simple and user-friendly, which makes it easier to keep scheduling moving without overthinking the setup. One thing I’m not loving is the picture on the sign-in/sign-out screen, plus the recent layout change. On the upside, it helps me visualize costing and gives me a clear timesheet for employees. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: head chef ### Comment 10 I use Deputy to coordinate shift rotations and staff availability across multiple teams, and it helps a lot when I’m managing agents in different regions and time zones. Having rosters and coverage visibility in one place makes it easier to keep schedules aligned. The main challenge for me is roster configuration flexibility, since some scheduling changes still take extra manual effort with rotating shifts and different working days. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: Customer Care Specialist @ Make by Celonis | ex-ZF ### Comment 11 I mainly rely on Deputy for weekly shift input because it makes the roster really clear, like who’s working which days and times. It’s been especially helpful with an always changing roster since updates show in real time. The only snag for me is the newer timesheet approval system, I preferred the old Legacy version and wish there was still an option to use it. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: Manager ### Comment 12 For me, the biggest win has been the convenience and accessibility of having everything in one programme. I use it as a single platform to organize staff members and track all shifts and rosters in one place. The main issue I run into is that it freezes from time to time, which can stop me from getting tasks done until it comes back. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: manager ### Comment 13 I’m also using Deputy as the main place for shifts, time tracking, and team communication, which saves me a lot of time and keeps things organized. One thing I’ve noticed is the app can be slow at times, and shift updates or notifications don’t always show up right away. When that happens, it can create a bit of confusion if people are waiting on changes. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 13 days ago - Author title: Assistant Manager ## Related Product [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) ## Related Category [Workforce Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management) ## Related discussions - [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 6 - [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 0 - [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm) - Posted at: over 13 years ago - Comments: 4