Poor scheduling is cited as a top-3 reason employees quit, and replacing a single worker costs 33% of their annual salary according to SHRM research. This Employee Database creates fair, clear rosters that reduce last-minute chaos and the frustration that comes with it.

What’s inside this Employee Database template

• Monthly calendar view — a full month of shifts per person on a single printable sheet
• Absence tracker — sick days, holidays, and unpaid leave recorded alongside the rota
• New employee onboarding tab — store contracts, start dates, and shift patterns in one place
• Year-to-date hours summary — total hours worked per employee from January to today

How to use this Employee Database template

1. Get access to the template and save a copy to your Drive.
2. Add your team members and their contracted hours in the employee configuration tab.
3. Build the first week’s rota by assigning shifts to each employee for each day.
4. Share the sheet with your team so everyone can see their schedule in real time.
5. Update the rota at the start of each week and archive the previous week for payroll reference.

Why Google Sheets for Employee Database?

Google Sheets schedules are visible to the entire team on any device the moment they are published. No app for staff to download, no login for them to forget — just a link that shows the week’s rota instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Can staff view their schedule on their phones?

Yes. Share the Google Sheets link with your team and they can view their shifts on any device. For view-only access, share with ‘Viewer’ permission so staff can see but not edit.

How do I handle shift swaps?

The template includes a swap request column. When a team member requests a change, log it in the column with the new arrangement and mark the original shift as covered.

Can I track sick days and holidays alongside the schedule?

Yes. The absence tab records all types of leave — sick days, annual leave, and unpaid absence — alongside the rota so the full attendance picture is always in one place.