Release: 3.22 - October 2025
We've enhanced the Day View in Definitiv Rostering to provide better shift organization and improved visibility of your daily schedules. Shifts are now automatically ordered chronologically, making it easier to understand your workforce allocation throughout the day.
Chronological Shift Ordering
When viewing rosters in Day View, shifts are now displayed in a logical, time-based order that follows how your workday actually flows:
Primary Ordering: Shifts are sorted by earliest start time first
Morning shifts appear at the top
Afternoon shifts follow
Evening and night shifts appear last
Secondary Ordering: When multiple shifts start at the same time, they're sorted by earliest finish time
Shorter shifts appear before longer shifts with the same start time
This helps identify shift duration patterns at a glance
Tertiary Ordering: When shifts have identical start AND finish times, they're sorted alphabetically by employee name
Provides consistent, predictable ordering
Makes it easy to locate specific employees
How it works
Before and After Comparison
Previous Display:
Shifts were grouped by employee without time-based ordering
Difficult to see the chronological flow of the workday
Required manual scanning to understand shift sequences
New Display:
Shifts flow chronologically from earliest to latest
Clear visibility of shift overlaps and gaps
Intuitive understanding of workforce coverage throughout the day
Example
Roster Day View Before New Display:
Roster Day View After New Display:
Viewing Modes Affected
Day View - Roles & Employee Mode
The new ordering logic applies to Day View when viewing shifts in Roles & Employee grouping mode. This ensures:
Clear chronological progression of shifts
Easy identification of shift patterns
Improved workforce planning visibility
Grouping Options
The chronological ordering works seamlessly with:
Primary Grouping: Shifts are ordered chronologically within each primary group
Secondary Grouping: Shifts maintain chronological order within nested groups
No Grouping: All shifts display in pure chronological order
Calendar View Unchanged
Important Note: This enhancement applies only to Day View. Calendar View continues to function as before, maintaining its existing display logic optimized for that viewing format.
Benefits
For Rostering Managers
Faster Schedule Review: Instantly understand shift flow throughout the day
Improved Planning: Easily identify coverage gaps or overlaps
Better Decision Making: See at a glance which shifts need attention
For Team Leaders
Clear Daily Overview: Understand workforce allocation patterns
Quick Reference: Find specific employees and their shift times efficiently
Enhanced Communication: Discuss daily schedules with clear time-based context
For Workforce Planning
Coverage Analysis: Quickly assess workforce distribution across the day
Pattern Recognition: Identify recurring shift patterns and optimization opportunities
Operational Efficiency: Make informed decisions about shift assignments
Accessing the Feature
Navigate to Rostering in Definitiv
Select your desired roster
Switch to Day View (if not already selected)
Choose Roles & Employee sorting option
Shifts will automatically display in chronological order
Tips for Best Use
Maximize Visibility
Use Day View when you need to understand the hour-by-hour flow of your workforce
Switch between Day View and Calendar View depending on your planning needs
Apply grouping options to organize shifts by department, role, or location while maintaining chronological order
Quick Navigation
Shifts with the same start time are grouped together, making it easy to see concurrent workforce allocation
Use the alphabetical ordering of employees (when times match) for quick lookups
Combine with filters to focus on specific shifts or time periods
Planning Workflows
Review morning shifts first to ensure coverage at day start
Check for gaps between shifts to plan handovers
Verify evening coverage is adequate before end of business day
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my saved views be affected?
A: No, saved views and templates continue to work as before. The ordering is applied automatically when you open Day View.
Q: Can I switch back to the old ordering?
A: The new chronological ordering is the standard display for Day View. Calendar View maintains its original display logic if you prefer an alternative viewing format.
Q: Does this affect printed or exported rosters?
A: Yes, when you print or export from Day View, the chronological ordering will be reflected in the output.
Q: Will this work with filtered views?
A: Yes, chronological ordering applies to all shifts visible in your current filter selection.
Q: What if I have overnight shifts?
A: Overnight shifts are ordered by their start time. A shift starting at 11:00 PM will appear near the end of that day's view, even if it extends into the next day.