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WorkChat has been enhanced to fit exactly the type of communication you’d like for your staff to have access to. You can: Use WorkChat in broadcast-only mode so managers can send out one-way messaging to all staff. Empower employees to start and post in custom channels to communicate with one...
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Shift Coverage Release Notes
We have enhanced the way in which you can empower your employees to self-schedule, giving you the confidence that you’ll have the coverage you need each day. Employees can now choose to release a shift to an OpenShift in addition to swapping or dropping the shift. Shift Release is a... -
Photo Clock In Release Notes
Photo Clock In enables increased accountability by using the iOS Time Clock Terminal camera to capture the face of each employee that clocks in and clocks out. To complete the clock in or clock out process, a photo of the employee is taken. Photos are stored in the app on... -
Printing Enhancements Release Notes
Browser printing of the Scheduler has been enhanced to provide a better end-user experience. Filters applied to the Scheduler prior to printing are respected on the print out. Additional Print Options have been added. You can now show: Annotations OpenShifts Unscheduled Employees Check out Printing the Schedule for more detailed...Applies to Account Holders, Employees, Managers, Supervisors
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Employee Import Enhancements Release Notes
Employee import has been enhanced to enable updates to your existing users, as well as add new ones. Use Employee Import to create all of your user accounts in advance, then add their email addresses when you’re ready to invite them. Make updates in bulk to pay rates, which could... -
Employee Archive Release Notes
User profiles can be archived rather than deleted. Archiving users deactivates their employee profile and removes them from the schedule. The new Archived Employees page displays a list of inactive users and allows you to restore employee profiles in bulk. The Archived Employees page displays all previously archived (deleted) users... -
Overtime Visibility for OpenShift Requests Release Notes
Overtime visibility has been added to the OpenShift Requests feature. OpenShift requests that are pending manager approval display the max hours and overtime impact for potential takers. A badge appears for any employee that will acquire max hours or overtime when processing OpenShifts requests. Hover over the badge for a breakdown... -
12 Ways You Can Use Your When I Work Account to Navigate COVID-19
In these uncertain times, When I Work is dedicated to ensuring that you and your team feel supported and are equipped to adapt to rapid changes you may be experiencing. With this in mind, we would like to take a moment to highlight ways in which When I Work can...Applies to Account Holders, Managers, Supervisors
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Position View & Coverage View Release Notes
The Scheduler has been enhanced with user interface updates to Position view and a new view titled Coverage view has been added. With this, a new look and new filtering options enhance the Position view experience, while Coverage view provides a chronological view of scheduled shifts for each day so... -
When I Work for RUN Powered by ADP® Integration Release Notes
When I Work for RUN Powered by ADP® is now an integration option. The When I Work for RUN Powered by ADP® connector enables you to send payroll hours from When I Work right to ADP before you close payroll. A new interface for the When I Work for RUN... -
Request Views Release Notes
Additional views have been added to the Time Off Requests and Shift Requests pages. Use these to find the requests you are looking for even faster. Request views are available to all When I Work accounts regardless of the plan. Time Off Requests page includes the following views for account... -
File Upload Enhancements Release Notes
Hire and Document Storage have been enhanced to include virus scanning for all file uploads. Virus scanning has been added to the following products in When I Work: Document Storage Hire public postings Hire manual application additions If the virus scan detects a virus, the upload will not complete and... -
Auto Scheduling Enhancements Release Notes
Auto Scheduling has been enhanced to give you more control over the distribution of auto scheduled shifts. In addition, improvements to copying schedules and loading templates makes any template an auto scheduling template. Additional auto scheduling options can be customized including: Respecting the maximum hours set in the employee’s profile.... -
Request Filtering Release Notes
Filtering capabilities have been added to the Time Off Request and Shift Request pages. Use the filters to find the requests that need your attention even faster. Request filtering is available to all When I Work accounts regardless of the plan. Time Off Requests: Filter the time off requests by request... -
Timesheet Enhancements Release Notes
We have made multiple enhancements to Timesheets in When I Work that support your day-to-day tasks and your growing business. Improved performance that supports scaling to larger accounts. Timesheets and exports now display times in 2 decimals places. Access details with one click. More detailed warnings for: Late clock in... -
Overtime Visibility Release Notes
Overtime visibility displays the overtime impact when scheduling. Your account’s overtime thresholds are used to calculate an employee’s potential overtime when assigning a shift. Overtime visibility is available right in the Scheduler, where you can switch between Hours mode and forecast tools mode for weekly employee totals, and schedule day... -
Shift Tasks Release Notes
Tasks have been enhanced to include Shift Tasks. Shift Tasks increase employee accountability by allowing you to add tasks list directly to their scheduled shifts. This feature enables you to schedule tasks across schedules, assign tasks to shifts, and monitor progress as tasks are completed. Shift Tasks are available to Scheduling... -
Document Storage Release Notes
Document storage enables you to create a centralized repository of important documents for your employees to reference. It’s perfect for storing your employee handbook or an on-boarding checklist. Documents can be uploaded and shared on the When I Work web app, and viewed on all platforms. Document storage is available... -
OpenShift Requests Release Notes
OpenShift Requests, also called Shift Bidding, is an option within OpenShifts that allows employees to express interest in the shift for a management to approve. The Shift Bidding option helps schedulers moderate the OpenShift pick up process to get the most qualified employees into the right shifts. OpenShift Requests is available... -
Labor Reports Release Notes
Labor reports give you deeper insight into your business. These are automatically generated, weekly reports that help you track the labor costs of your workplace. The Attendance Notices Report helps gauge employee performance long term while the Labor Breakdown Report gives an in depth breakdown of your labor costs. Labor reports are... -
Auto Scheduling Release Notes
Auto scheduling helps you create a fair schedule by leveraging the information already entered in your When I Work account. Save time and reduce errors on complex schedules and get the right employees into the right shifts. Auto scheduling is available to Scheduling Pro and Enterprise accounts. Automatically assign unpublished...
From your iPhone or iPad
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WorkChat Enhancements Release Notes
WorkChat has been enhanced to fit exactly the type of communication you’d like for your staff to have access to. You can: Use WorkChat in broadcast-only mode so managers can send out one-way messaging to all staff. Empower employees to start and post in custom channels to communicate with one...Applies to Account Holders, Employees, Managers, Supervisors
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Shift Coverage Release Notes
We have enhanced the way in which you can empower your employees to self-schedule, giving you the confidence that you’ll have the coverage you need each day. Employees can now choose to release a shift to an OpenShift in addition to swapping or dropping the shift. Shift Release is a... -
Photo Clock In Release Notes
Photo Clock In enables increased accountability by using the iOS Time Clock Terminal camera to capture the face of each employee that clocks in and clocks out. To complete the clock in or clock out process, a photo of the employee is taken. Photos are stored in the app on... -
Overtime Visibility for OpenShift Requests Release Notes
Overtime visibility has been added to the OpenShift Requests feature. OpenShift requests that are pending manager approval display the max hours and overtime impact for potential takers. A badge appears for any employee that will acquire max hours or overtime when processing OpenShifts requests. Hover over the badge for a breakdown... -
12 Ways You Can Use Your When I Work Account to Navigate COVID-19
In these uncertain times, When I Work is dedicated to ensuring that you and your team feel supported and are equipped to adapt to rapid changes you may be experiencing. With this in mind, we would like to take a moment to highlight ways in which When I Work can...Applies to Account Holders, Managers, Supervisors
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Overtime Visibility Release Notes
Overtime visibility displays the overtime impact when scheduling. Your account’s overtime thresholds are used to calculate an employee’s potential overtime when assigning a shift. Overtime visibility is available right in the Scheduler, where you can switch between Hours mode and forecast tools mode for weekly employee totals, and schedule day... -
Shift Tasks Release Notes
Tasks have been enhanced to include Shift Tasks. Shift Tasks increase employee accountability by allowing you to add tasks list directly to their scheduled shifts. This feature enables you to schedule tasks across schedules, assign tasks to shifts, and monitor progress as tasks are completed. Shift Tasks are available to Scheduling... -
Document Storage Release Notes
Document storage enables you to create a centralized repository of important documents for your employees to reference. It’s perfect for storing your employee handbook or an on-boarding checklist. Documents can be uploaded and shared on the When I Work web app, and viewed on all platforms. Document storage is available... -
OpenShift Requests Release Notes
OpenShift Requests, also called Shift Bidding, is an option within OpenShifts that allows employees to express interest in the shift for a management to approve. The Shift Bidding option helps schedulers moderate the OpenShift pick up process to get the most qualified employees into the right shifts. OpenShift Requests is available...
From your Android phone
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WorkChat Enhancements Release Notes
WorkChat has been enhanced to fit exactly the type of communication you’d like for your staff to have access to. You can: Use WorkChat in broadcast-only mode so managers can send out one-way messaging to all staff. Empower employees to start and post in custom channels to communicate with one...Applies to Account Holders, Employees, Managers, Supervisors
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Shift Coverage Release Notes
We have enhanced the way in which you can empower your employees to self-schedule, giving you the confidence that you’ll have the coverage you need each day. Employees can now choose to release a shift to an OpenShift in addition to swapping or dropping the shift. Shift Release is a... -
Overtime Visibility for OpenShift Requests Release Notes
Overtime visibility has been added to the OpenShift Requests feature. OpenShift requests that are pending manager approval display the max hours and overtime impact for potential takers. A badge appears for any employee that will acquire max hours or overtime when processing OpenShifts requests. Hover over the badge for a breakdown... -
12 Ways You Can Use Your When I Work Account to Navigate COVID-19
In these uncertain times, When I Work is dedicated to ensuring that you and your team feel supported and are equipped to adapt to rapid changes you may be experiencing. With this in mind, we would like to take a moment to highlight ways in which When I Work can...Applies to Account Holders, Managers, Supervisors
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Overtime Visibility Release Notes
Overtime visibility displays the overtime impact when scheduling. Your account’s overtime thresholds are used to calculate an employee’s potential overtime when assigning a shift. Overtime visibility is available right in the Scheduler, where you can switch between Hours mode and forecast tools mode for weekly employee totals, and schedule day... -
Shift Tasks Release Notes
Tasks have been enhanced to include Shift Tasks. Shift Tasks increase employee accountability by allowing you to add tasks list directly to their scheduled shifts. This feature enables you to schedule tasks across schedules, assign tasks to shifts, and monitor progress as tasks are completed. Shift Tasks are available to Scheduling... -
Document Storage Release Notes
Document storage enables you to create a centralized repository of important documents for your employees to reference. It’s perfect for storing your employee handbook or an on-boarding checklist. Documents can be uploaded and shared on the When I Work web app, and viewed on all platforms. Document storage is available... -
OpenShift Requests Release Notes
OpenShift Requests, also called Shift Bidding, is an option within OpenShifts that allows employees to express interest in the shift for a management to approve. The Shift Bidding option helps schedulers moderate the OpenShift pick up process to get the most qualified employees into the right shifts. OpenShift Requests is available...