Roster Cycles

2026-02-17 · 2 min

Overview

Roster Cycles are repeating rotation patterns that define a standard shift sequence for staff. Instead of manually assigning shifts each period, define the cycle once and Bio Ecko auto-generates the roster.

Creating a Cycle

Navigate to HR > Roster Cycles > New Cycle:

1. Enter the cycle name (e.g., 'Nursing 4-2-1 Rotation').
2. Set the cycle length in days (e.g., 7 days).
3. Define the shift for each day of the cycle:
   • Day 1-4: Morning, Day 5-6: Night, Day 7: Off.
4. Assign the cycle to a department or group of employees.
5. Set the start date for the first cycle.
6. The pattern repeats automatically.

Cycle Management

Manage existing roster cycles:

• View all configured cycles with department, length, and staff count.
• Edit cycle patterns -- changes apply to future periods only.
• Deactivate cycles that are no longer used.
• Multiple cycles can coexist for different staff groups within the same department.
• Override: individual exceptions can be made on the roster planning grid.

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