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Your 'free' rota spreadsheet is costing you more than you realise

Your rota spreadsheet may be free, but there are hidden costs of using Excel for your work rotas, annual leave management, time tracking, and more.

Becky Mundie

Apr 2025 ⋅ 8 min read

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How to calculate staff turnover [+ free online calculator]

Phil Kendall ⋅ 3 min read
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20 winning interview questions to ask candidates

Anna Roberts & Phil Kendall ⋅ 9 min read
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How to choose between two outstanding candidates: 10 tiebreaker questions

Phil Kendall & Anna Roberts ⋅ 7 min read
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Which industry is the latest? Data on late arrivals and factors to consider when raising with staff

Becky Mundie ⋅ 8 min read
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RotaCloud vs. Excel: Which is the best employee scheduling software?

Becky Mundie ⋅ 12 min read
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How to make a fair rota — 5 tips for managers

Phil Kendall & Becky Mundie ⋅ 8 min read

10 terrible excuses given by staff for not coming into work

Brooke Curtis & Phil Kendall ⋅ 5 min read
A split screen. A hospitality and healthcare manager lead their orchestra of staff using their everyday tools as instruments.

7 benefits of being a control freak

Becky Mundie ⋅ 4 min read
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What is the Bradford Factor? A guide for managers [+ calculator!]

Anna Roberts, Phil Kendall & Becky Mundie ⋅ 9 min read

Absence management: a complete guide for SMEs

Anna Roberts & Becky Mundie ⋅ 10 min read
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5 ways to cut operating costs for SMBs: A checklist

Becky Mundie ⋅ 5 min read
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Time off in lieu (TOIL) explained: A guide for managers

Phil Kendall & Becky Mundie ⋅ 8 min read

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