Roster overview
The roster module lets you manage tester assignments across your organisation, ensuring every region and location has adequate testing coverage.
Purpose
The roster assigns testers to specific regions and locations so that when selections are run, FairTest knows who should conduct the testing. It also provides a visual board to manage assignments and spot coverage gaps.
Roster board
The roster board is the primary view for managing tester coverage. It displays a visual weekly calendar layout, and dynamically shows only the view modes that make sense for your organisation's setup.
View modes
| Mode | Shown when |
|---|---|
| By Region | Your organisation has regions configured |
| By Location | Your organisation has locations configured |
| By Tester | Always available — a general, tester-only view with no region or location grouping |
Switch between modes using the toggle at the top of the board. If your organisation only uses one of Region or Location (or neither), the board shows only the relevant mode(s) — you're never blocked from using the roster just because regions aren't set up.
What the board shows
- Regions, locations, or testers (depending on view mode) arranged in a structured layout
- Tester cards assigned to each row, showing:
- Tester name and role
- Current assignments
- Selection events overlaid on the board, showing:
- Selection status
- Pool and selected employee counts
- Assigned tester
- Date range controls — view by Day, Work Week, Week, Fortnight, or Month
Key features
- Drag and drop — move tester cards between rows to reassign
- Unassigned selections — selection events without an assigned tester are highlighted so you can take action
- Auto-assign — when there are unassigned selection events, an Auto-assign button appears showing the count. Clicking it automatically matches unassigned events to eligible testers based on their assignments and availability, then shows a summary of what was assigned and what had to be skipped (no eligible tester found)
- Coverage gaps warning — an alert appears when regions or locations have no tester assigned, helping you identify and fill gaps before selections are scheduled
Getting started
- Go to Roster
- Review the board for any coverage gaps
- Assign testers to regions and locations using the Assignments page
- Use the board to monitor and adjust coverage as needed
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