Rostering

The system simplifies the complex task of employee rostering by automating the process. It allows you to generate base rosters and weekly schedules, ensuring all shifts are covered and fully compliant with labor rules. With built-in communication tools, rosters can be distributed to staff quickly and securely.

Key rostering features:

• Automated rostering – effortlessly create and manage staff rosters for depots, teams, or business units.
• Base and weekly rosters – generate flexible base rosters and weekly schedules to meet operational demands.
• Secure rostering distribution – instantly distribute rosters to employees via digital platforms, reducing administrative work.

Fatigue is a critical safety issue in the rail industry. RailSmart ORS integrates fatigue calculation software to help operators monitor and mitigate fatigue risks among staff. By analysing shift patterns and applying safety standards, the software ensures that employee schedules adhere to fatigue management guidelines, minimising the risk of incidents.

Fatigue management features:

• Precise fatigue calculations – calculate fatigue risks based on shift patterns to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Fatigue monitoring tools – continuously monitor fatigue levels to mitigate risks and ensure operational safety.
• Fatigue mitigation – use real-time data to adjust schedules and reduce the likelihood of fatigue-related incidents.

Enable employees to seamlessly book and manage their shifts for increased satisfaction

RailSmart ORS offers a rail worker shift booking feature that allows employees to easily view, book, and manage their shifts. This flexibility improves job satisfaction and gives employees more control over their work schedules, helping to create a more engaged and productive workforce.

Shift management features:

• Flexible shift booking – allow employees to book shifts with ease using intuitive tools.
• Improved employee satisfaction – increase flexibility and job satisfaction by empowering employees to manage their schedules.
• Seamless integration – easily integrate shift booking with overall rostering management for improved workforce coordination.

Leverage advanced data analytics to optimise workforce management and decision-making

RailSmart ORS provides rail operators with real-time data insights that help optimize workforce management. The software offers comprehensive analytics on employee hours, shift patterns, and operational efficiency, allowing managers to make informed decisions that improve overall performance.

Workforce management features:

• Data-driven decision-making – use near real-time data to improve scheduling, shift management, and overall workforce performance.
• Operational efficiency – monitor and optimize workforce utilisation for increased operational output.
• Scalable solution – manage depots, regions, and business units through a single platform, no matter the size of your workforce.

The solution ensures compliance with labour rules, pay requirements, and safety standards. The software dynamically checks labour regulations during the rostering process, preventing scheduling conflicts and ensuring that all shifts are compliant with both company policies and industry regulations.

Compliance features:

• Dynamic rule management – define labour rules, pay requirements, and business rules that are checked during roster creation.
• Regulatory compliance – ensure schedules meet industry safety standards, including fatigue management guidelines.
• Labour rule monitoring – automatically monitor compliance with labour laws and prevent scheduling conflicts.

• Change management – communicate schedule changes instantly to keep staff updated.
• Route and traction competence – Integrates with RailSmart EDS to monitor route and traction competencies.
• Timesheets and flight paths – view employee timesheets, contracted hours, and utilisation data.
• Work orders and diagrams – import, view, and edit work orders and job diagrams for efficient scheduling.
• Cloud-based solution – access from any internet browser with secure, cloud-based functionality.
• Scalable management – manage large teams across multiple regions, depots, and business units from one central platform.