Plan rotas, track time and run payroll, all in one system
RotaOne is time and attendance software for organisations worldwide, developed and supported in-house by Thinking Software since 1994. It takes you from first rota to final payroll.
01 · Plan
Build rotas that work
Plan shifts against staffing levels and compliance, and see holidays and leave before they leave gaps.
Staff rota planner
Shift planning
Staffing levels and compliance
Staff annual leave planner
02 · Record
Know who worked, and when
Capture attendance from clocking devices or the mobile app, with roll call and employee self service built in.
Clocking devices
Mobile app
Roll call
Employee self service
03 · Pay
Hand payroll accurate hours
Turn approved hours, absence and holidays into payroll reports and exports.
RotaOne is time and attendance software for rotas, clocking in, absence and payroll. Musterd is a real-time roll call and evacuation app. Both come from Thinking Software, supporting organisations worldwide since 1994.
The World’s Most Flexible Time and Attendance System
One App. One Price. RotaOne.
RotaOne is a powerful time and attendance system. Whether you’re a small hotel or a multinational manufacturing company, RotaOne helps you manage shifts and staff rotas, record employee time and attendance, control employee holidays, absences and much more!
Time and attendance in manufacturing is both commonplace and crucial in ensuring the right resources are in the right places at the right times. Thinking Software helps manufacturers save money and increase efficiency through accurate tracking of attendance, hours, sickness, holidays and accrual.
Within the hospitality sector, keeping track of staff can be difficult at the best of times. Short-notice rota changes, a variety of roles, split shifts, daily, weekly and seasonal demand, weekly payroll and a high turnover of staff all make staff management something of a headache.
The need to oversee staffing in a 24/7/365 working environment is crucial in healthcare settings: to ensure all staff are on site and working and, more importantly, that the correct and necessary members of staff are providing the care that is expected.
With significant increases in e-commerce sales, the pressure on logistics and transportation has risen drastically. Changes in supply and demand mean that the planning and management of people, goods, vehicles and routes needs to be precise, and as effective and efficient as possible.
With ever-increasing competition, uncertain demand from customers and increasing labour costs, it has become more important than ever to manage spend tightly. With a range of challenges to face, managing employees’ hours and pay shouldn’t be one of them.
In what other industry can you find sites with such a multitude of different contractors all in one place, all working alongside each other? Tracking the hours worked is crucial to understanding what work is being done and when, and there is liability to consider.
Time and attendance software records when employees start and finish work, then turns that data into rotas, absence records and payroll-ready hours. RotaOne does this in one app: staff rota planning, clocking in by device or mobile app, holiday and absence management, and payroll reports and exports.
What is RotaOne?
RotaOne is time and attendance software from Thinking Software, founded in the UK in 1994 and supporting organisations worldwide. It helps you manage shifts and staff rotas, record employee time and attendance, and control holidays, absences and payroll, whether you’re a small hotel or a multinational manufacturing company.
What is Musterd?
Musterd is a roll call and evacuation app for iOS and Android. During an evacuation it instantly shows who is unsafe with their last known location, visualises unsafe zones on interactive site maps, tracks fire marshals in real time and supports post-event reporting on every drill.
How does Musterd help with Martyn’s Law?
Martyn’s Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, requires qualifying UK premises and events to have procedures in place for serious incidents. Musterd helps organisations demonstrate preparedness through real-time accountability, documented procedures and clear audit trails.
Can employees clock in on their phones?
Yes. RotaOne includes a mobile app alongside dedicated clocking devices for sites that prefer a fixed terminal, plus employee self service. Clockings feed straight into rotas, absence management and payroll reports, so there is no re-keying.
Does RotaOne integrate with payroll, HR and access control systems?
Yes. RotaOne integrates with 49 systems across access control, payroll, HR, visitor management and Epos, including Sage 50, Xero Payroll, ADP, BambooHR, Paxton Net2 and Gallagher. If yours isn’t listed, our team is happy to discuss integration options.
Which industries use RotaOne?
RotaOne is used in manufacturing, hotels and hospitality, care homes, logistics and transportation, retail and construction. Thinking Software customers include Malmaison & Hotel du Vin, Somerset Care and Southbank Centre.
How do implementation and support work?
Every new customer is assigned a dedicated Implementation Manager to assist with configuration and handover, and professional training is available. Support is on +44 (0) 1993 878 671 or support@thinking-software.com, 8:30am to 5:30pm UK time, Monday to Friday, with remote support via TeamViewer.
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A detailed walkthrough of the features that matter to your organisation.
Real-time dashboard
See live attendance, rota updates and user actions as they happen.
Reporting showcase
Explore key reports, how the data is generated and how it’s exported.
Automation in practice
Watch rules, alerts and scheduling logic take care of routine work.
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Returning to work after maternity leave, long‑term illness, or any extended absence can feel daunting, for employees and managers alike. RotaOne is designed to make this transition easier, safer, and more supportive for everyone involved.
Staff Rota Planner
Shift Planning
Staffing Levels and Compliance
Mobile App
Clocking Devices
Roll Call
Absence Management
HR Reporting
Employee Self Service
Payroll Reports
Payroll Exports
Staff Annual Leave Planner
