Introducing the New Roster Calendar: Smarter, Faster, More Flexible

Managing your team’s schedule should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That’s why we’ve reimagined the Microkeeper Roster Calendar to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for managers and employees alike. 

Over the past few months, our development and customer success teams have worked closely to redesign the Roster Calendar page. The result? A cleaner interface, smarter workflows, and new tools to make rostering more efficient and user-friendly.

What’s new?

Bulk shift modifying tools

‍Say hello to a game-changer. You can now modify multiple shifts at once with the new bulk tools:

1. Bulk delete: Clear out shifts in a few clicks — ideal for cancellations or roster resets.
2. Bulk copy: Duplicate selected shifts to another day or week to avoid repetitive setup.
3. Phase shift: Move all selected shifts forward or backward (e.g. by 30 minutes). Perfect for hospitality and events where timing changes often.
4. Bulk edit times: Change start or end times for all selected shifts at once.

These actions are available directly within the calendar using the new checkbox selection tool, designed to give managers full control over shift blocks with minimal effort.

Phase shift editing

Use the Phase Shift tool to push shifts forward or backward in time — useful when event timings change or opening hours shift. Apply changes in seconds across a group of shifts while maintaining schedule accuracy.

These updates have serious time and reduce repetitive actions, especially when you’re managing large teams or templated rosters. Rather than editing each shift one by one, you can make changes across the board in seconds. This means:

• Less admin time and more strategic oversight.
• Fewer manual errors when changes need to be rolled out across the week. 
• Greater agility when adapting to last-minute changes, staff absences or evolving business needs.

Whether you’re fine-tuning next week’s schedule or adjusting after a roster change, bulk editing makes it easier to keep everything running smoothly. 

A refreshed header that organises your workflow

One of the most noticeable changes is the revamped header. We’ve grouped controls more logically, making the top of the page easier to scan and interact with. It’s more structured, more intuitive, and puts the most-used options right where you expect them. 

• Improved week navigation: skip ahead or back with ease. 
• Streamlined filters: filter by location, employee, or job role all from a unified dropdown. 
• Consolidated selectors: quickly toggle between employees, locations, and views to manage shifts more efficiently.

Updated hide shift view

‍Need a cleaner view? The updated Hide Shift button lets you instantly hide all shifts for a day, helping you focus only on what matters. Great for planning or quick overviews.

New roster auction flow

‍We’ve reworked the shift bidding experience to make it more seamless for both managers and employees. From auction creation to bidding and approval, the entire flow is faster and more intuitive, giving employees more flexibility and admins better control.

Why these changes matter

These updates focus on making the rostering experience more streamlined without changing the core features you rely on. 

• Save time with powerful bulk tools that let you manage shifts faster.
• Avoid mistakes with a better-organised header and clearer layout.
• Support employee management with a more accessible shift bidding flow.

It’s not just about making things look good - these improvements are about working smarter. 

Resources and support

Check out our roster calendar guide for more information on specific functionality of the features. 

If you encounter any issues or need help navigating the new interface, our support team is always here to help.

Ready to explore the new Roster Calendar? Log in to Microkeeper now and experience the difference.