Fill shifts with people who want to be there

Zelos is simple on-demand staffing software for posting open shifts to your team.

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No credit card · No onboarding call · Set up in under 5 minutes

Shift self-signup
Built-in team messaging
Skills-based matching
Timesheet exports
Gamification
Free with unlimited workers

You post shifts. Workers claim them. Everyone gets paid right.

Post open shifts

Create shifts with a description, time, location, and how many workers you need. Publish to your full roster or target workers with specific skills. Only qualified people see the notification.

Workers sign up

Your team browses open shifts and claims what fits their availability. First come first served — or switch to approval mode and pick from a queue. No algorithms deciding who gets what.

Coordinate on the go

Every shift gets its own chat channel. Send updates, share site details, and answer questions without losing the thread. Push notifications reach workers on their phone instantly.

Track hours and export

See who showed up, actual hours worked, and completion status. Workers confirm their own hours in-app. Export timestamped data as CSV for payroll and billing.

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What staffing teams replace with Zelos

WhatsApp groupsShared spreadsheetsPhone call chainsReply-all emailsPaper timesheetsExpensive staffing platforms

Built for how on-demand staffing actually works

Workers choose — software doesn't assign

You post shifts. Workers pick what fits their skills and schedule. Higher show-up rates and a team that feels trusted, not managed.

Free for unlimited workers

Your whole roster joins free — 10 people or 10,000. Paid plans unlock features, not headcount. No per-seat fees, ever.

No training required

If your workers can text, they can use Zelos. They follow a link, set up a profile, and start claiming shifts in minutes.

Timesheets without the arguments

Workers confirm their own hours in-app. You get timestamped records ready for payroll export. No more disputes over handwritten timesheets.

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Who uses Zelos for on-demand staffing

Hospitality and catering agencies

Fill kitchen, serving, and event support shifts across multiple client venues. Workers browse available shifts and claim what matches their availability — no dispatcher calling down a list. Export timestamped hours for client invoicing and worker payroll.

Retail and warehouse staffing

Post floor shifts, stockroom tasks, and seasonal surge positions to your worker pool. Target by location so workers only see jobs near them. Scale from 10 workers to 1,000 without changing your process or your pricing.

Healthcare temp staffing

Coordinate care assistants, porters, and support staff across facilities. Tag workers by certification and clearance level so only qualified people see sensitive placements. Admin-supervised messaging keeps communication professional and documented.

Construction and trades crews

Dispatch site workers, equipment operators, and trade specialists to job sites. Workers claim jobs that match their qualifications and travel preferences. Track hours on-site for contractor billing without paper timesheets.

Cleaning and facility services

Assign cleaning crews to buildings, offices, and residential properties. Workers pick up jobs that fit their zone and schedule. Completion tracking and hour exports simplify billing for property management clients.

Festival and event staffing

Build event crews for load-in, front-of-house, production, and teardown. Post roles with specific time slots and let experienced crew claim what they know. Coordinate event-day changes through task-specific chat channels.

Last-mile delivery teams

Dispatch delivery runs to drivers who self-select based on route, vehicle type, and availability. Track completion times for service-level reporting. No GPS tracking overhead — just simple job dispatch and confirmation.

What staffing managers say

★★★★★

"It helped us a lot reducing the planning overhead. It is way more motivating for staff to pick their task than just getting assigned!"

Manuel W.

Coordinator

Events Services

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★★★★★

"We were looking for a system to handle our concert staff. Zelos is really easy to access both for the administrator and the users!"

Niels Peter H.

Board member

Music

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★★★★★

"The overall experience has been great, the customer service is amazing and I can't wait for all the new changes coming up in the app!"

Celia D.

Coordinator

Motion Pictures and Film

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Free for staffing teams of any size

No credit card, no trial expiration. Pro starts at $99/month — never per worker. Volume discounts available for staffing agencies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zelos free for staffing companies?

Yes. The free plan includes unlimited workers, shift posting, built-in messaging, skills matching, and CSV exports. No credit card required. Paid plans unlock higher shift volume and advanced features.

How many workers can I add?

There is no limit. Whether you have 20 workers or 20,000, the worker count does not affect your plan or your price.

Can workers see each other's contact information?

No. Workers cannot see each other's phone numbers, emails, or personal details. Only admins have access to the full roster.

Can I track hours and export for payroll?

Yes. Zelos tracks shift completion with timestamps. Workers confirm their own hours in-app. Export everything as CSV for payroll processing or client billing — available on every plan.

Does Zelos work for day labour and last-minute shifts?

Yes. Post a shift and workers receive instant push notifications. Self-signup means you can fill positions in minutes rather than hours of phone calls.

How is Zelos different from traditional staffing software?

Most staffing tools use algorithms to assign workers to shifts. Zelos inverts this — workers browse and claim shifts themselves. This leads to higher attendance and lower admin overhead. Zelos also never charges per seat.

Can I match workers to shifts by skill?

Yes. Tag workers by certification, language, location, or any custom attribute. Publish shifts only to qualified workers so they receive relevant notifications.

Do workers need to download an app?

No. Zelos works in any browser. Native iOS and Android apps are also available, but the browser version is fully functional.

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