WeRoster, We Also Blog!

This blog is where we tell you what's changed in WeRoster. That was the plan when we started it in 2018, and it's still the plan now: if something new lands in the roster editor, the staff timetable or the emails your team gets, you'll find it written up here.

WeRoster changes a little most weeks. Some of it is small, like a clearer button label or a fix for a phone layout. Some of it is bigger, like the way staff set their own availability or how leave requests flow straight into the roster. The small stuff usually doesn't get a post. The things that change how you or your staff use WeRoster do.

Who is this blog for?

Three groups of people, mostly.

Store owners, who pay for WeRoster and want to know what they're getting. Managers, who build the roster every week and care about anything that makes that faster. And staff, who mostly just want to know when they're working and whether the roster changed since they last looked.

What else will you find here?

Alongside product updates we now write guides for NZ cafe, hospitality and retail owners. Things like how to build a weekly roster without it eating your evening, how public holidays (including Matariki) affect who you roster, and how rest and meal breaks fit into a shift. They're practical, and where the law comes into it we link to the official source at employment.govt.nz rather than guessing.

If there's something you'd like us to write about, or a feature you wish WeRoster had, email [email protected]. A real person reads it.

Frequently asked questions

How often is the WeRoster blog updated?

Whenever there's a change worth explaining, plus the occasional guide. There's no fixed schedule.

Where can I see what WeRoster does today?

The features page covers the roster editor, staff availability, leave requests, shift tracking and the store timeline. Plans and prices are on the pricing page.

How do I suggest a feature?

Email [email protected]. Many of the changes written up on this blog started as an email from a manager.