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Setting Up When I Work for Your Business
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This article describes how to make and publish your first schedule from a computer. While you can also use your mobile device (iPhone, iPad, or Android phone) to start scheduling, we recommend using a computer because the extra screen size greatly speeds up the process. If you’re an employee and...
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Glossary of Terms
Access privileges Access privileges determine what users can see and do in When I Work. See also employee, supervisor, manager, and account holder. Account holder The user that is the owner of the account and in charge of billing. The account holder has complete access to all account settings. See...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Create an Additional Workplace
Multiple workplaces can be linked to the same email address. To create a new workplace under your already registered email address, follow this guide. This guide shows how to create a new workplace to schedule employees. If you are looking to join an already existing workplace, check out our article...From your Computer
Getting Started
Joining Your Workplace
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Registering With Your Workplace
Register with your workplace in When I Work to get access to your schedule. If your employer uses When I Work to track time, you can also clock in and out for shifts. You can also join your workplace from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. There are two ways to...From your Computer
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Registering With Your Workplace
Register with your workplace in When I Work to get access to your schedule. If your employer uses When I Work to track time, you can also clock in and out for shifts. This article describes how to register from your iPhone or iPad. You can also join your workplace...From your iPhone or iPad
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Registering With Your Workplace
Register with your workplace in When I Work to get access to your schedule. If your employer uses When I Work to track time, you can also clock in and out for shifts. This article describes how to register from your Android phone. You can also join your workplace from...From your Android phone
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Switching Between Accounts
Save time and switch between all associated When I Work accounts/workplaces without having to log into them individually. All Accounts must have the same email address associated between the multiple User Profiles. This article contains images of the When I Work app on an iPhone. Although the app looks slightly...From your iPhone or iPad
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Using When I Work with Multiple Workplaces
If you have multiple employers that use When I Work, you can switch between workplaces without having to log out. As an added benefit, email notifications are sent to one email address. Your email address associates you to your workplace. If you want to quickly switch between workplaces without logging...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
Getting Started
Getting the App and Logging In
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Logging In with Your Google Account
Using Google to log in to When I Work allows you to access your account with your Google account instead of logging in with an email address and password. If you don’t already have a When I Work account, register with your workplace. If your When I Work account does...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Downloading the When I Work App
The When I Work apps for iPhone and Android let you easily access information in your When I Work account no matter where you are. Need the Time Clock Terminal app? If you’re a supervisor, manager, or account holder who needs to set up a time clock terminal on an iPad...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Minimum Requirements
This article lists the minimum requirements to use When I Work on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone. The When I Work web app supports the following internet browsers running on Windows or macOS: Google Chrome version 50 and later Firefox version 46 and later Safari version 10 and later Internet Explorer version 11 and later...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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How Do I Log In?
After you register with When I Work, you can log in with your email address and password to view your schedule. If you used a Google email address to register with When I Work, you can use your Google account to log in. From your computer, use a supported web browser to sign...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
Managing Your Account and Billing
Managing Account Settings
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Contacting Us
If you need help with When I Work, you can contact our Customer Care team for assistance. You can also contact us from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You can submit a ticket to our Customer Care team at any time. If you need help after business hours, submitting a ticket is...From your Android phone
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Contacting Us
If you need help with When I Work, you can contact our Customer Care team for assistance. You can also contact us from your computer or Android phone. You can submit a ticket to our Customer Care team at any time. If you need help after business hours, submitting a...From your iPhone or iPad
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Contacting Us
If you need help with When I Work, you can contact our Customer Care team for assistance. Our Customer Care team provides support through tickets and live chat. You can also contact us from our iPhone/iPad or Android apps. You can submit a ticket to our Customer Care team team...From your Computer
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Language Support
When I Work offers and supports our web and mobile applications in English. Platform Language Web English iOS English, Spanish¹ Android English ¹If you set your iPhone or iPad language to Spanish, the When I Work app translates to Spanish. The Customer Care team at When I Work provides support...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Can I Export My Data?
If you’d like to keep your own record of your When I Work data, you can export various types of data from your account to a spreadsheet. Use the following instructions to export the data you need from your When I Work account: Employees Payroll Shift requests Time off requests...From your Computer
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Exporting Schedules
Exporting schedules from When I Work allows you to download a spreadsheet with your schedule information. Export schedules if you’d like to keep a record of them outside of When I Work. Schedule exports can be customized to fit your needs. Check out Can I Export My Data? for more...From your Computer
Scheduling Your Team
Introduction to Scheduling
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Scheduler Reference Guide
Use the Scheduler to create and manage the schedule for your workplace. You can access the Scheduler in the When I Work web app at any time by clicking the Calendar Scheduler tab at the top of the page. The schedule displays scheduled shifts, annotations, employees’ availability preferences, and approved time off. Callout...From your Computer
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Scheduling Basics
When I Work Scheduling is a comprehensive scheduling tool that helps you save time and instantly communicate the schedule to your employees. At the most basic level, scheduling your team involves adding shifts and publishing the schedule. The When I Work schedule is made up of shifts just like any...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Saving Time With Scheduling Shortcuts
When I Work offers several tools that help you save time when you build the schedule. If you need to move a shift, click and drag the shift to move it to a new time or employee. Click and drag a shift to move it to a different employee. As you...From your Computer
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Giving Your Team Schedule Flexibility
Giving your employees schedule flexibility can go a long way to keeping them happy. When I Work offers several features to take the scheduling burden off you and empower your employees. The availability feature allows your employees to let you know when they prefer to work and when they prefer...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Communicating With Your Team
Good communication is critical for any business. When I Work offers several ways to communicate with your team. WorkChat allows everyone at your business to communicate in real time, no matter where they are. For example, you might want to start a discussion, share an image, send an announcement, or just...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Making Separate Schedules
You might want to set up multiple schedules if your business operates out of different physical locations/regions or you want to build separate schedules for different teams/departments. At the most basic level, a schedule is a way to group employees. A schedule might represent a physical place of business, a...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
Scheduling Your Team
Scheduling Shifts
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Shift History
Use Shift History to see when a shift was created, who it was assigned to, when it was published, when it was changed, when it was moved, and who completed the actions. This is very helpful when you have multiple users setting the schedule up and need to track changes....From your Computer
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Adding Unpaid Breaks to Shifts
Add unpaid breaks to your employees’ shifts to calculate total paid hours for a specific day or week in a schedule. Unpaid breaks are deducted from the total paid hours displayed at the bottom of the schedule, as well as from employees’ scheduled hours below their names. If you enter...From your Computer
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Quick Shift Options
Quick shift options give you easy access to shortcuts for a shift. Hover your mouse pointer over a shift to access the quick shift options. Quick shift options appear when you hover your pointer over a shift. Item Description Edit Pencil button Click to edit the shift. More button Click...From your Computer
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Copying Shifts and Schedules
You can copy shifts and schedules to save time and ensure you have the schedule coverage that you need. If your business has regular shifts for select employees, copying shifts and setting them up for specific intervals helps you save time (so you don’t have to recreate each shift individually)....From your Computer
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Setting Up Repeating Shifts
If you have a shift that regularly takes place at the same time, set it up as a repeating shift to save yourself time. A shift can repeat for up to one year. When you’re adding a shift, click Repeat Shift. From the Repeat Every menu, select how often you...From your Computer
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Tracking Hours in the Scheduler
When I Work makes keeping track of employees’ hours easy as you’re building the schedule. In addition to seeing total hours for all employees for a day or week, you can see an individual employee’s: Preferred number of hours per week Scheduled hours per day or week Max number of...From your Computer
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Reassigning Shifts
You might need to reassign a shift to a different employee if the originally scheduled employee can’t work the shift. If you’d prefer to offer the shift to other employees so they can volunteer to take it, use the find replacement feature instead. If you’re using day view to build...From your Computer
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Scheduling a Shift
If you need to schedule a shift on the go, the When I Work Scheduling app for Android has you covered. You can add a custom shift or use a shift template to save time. You can also create shifts from a computer or iPhone/iPad. From the When I Work Scheduling...From your Android phone
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Scheduling a Shift
If you need to schedule a shift on the go, the When I Work Staff Scheduling app for iPhone and iPad has you covered. You can add a custom shift or use a shift template to save time. You can also create shifts from a computer or Android device. From the...From your iPhone or iPad
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Scheduling a Shift
You can add a custom shift or use a shift template to save time. If you need to schedule a shift on the go, you can create shifts from your iPhone or Android phone. Click Calendar Scheduler at the top of the screen. Click Add to add a shift. If you’re on day...From your Computer
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Troubleshoot Employees Missing in the Scheduler
If your employees are listed on your Employees page but do not display in the scheduler, use this guide to find the possible cause and the solution that will get you back to scheduling. You must have account holder or manager access privileges to perform some troubleshooting steps in this...From your Computer
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Auto-Assign Scheduling (Beta)
Auto-assign scheduling leverages the information already entered in your When I Work account to create a schedule. The feature automatically assigns unpublished OpenShifts to employees for you to review and publish. Beta Feature The auto-assign feature is in Beta testing and is slowly being rolled out to eligible accounts. If...From your Computer
Scheduling Your Team
Adding Multiple Schedules and Job Sites
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Creating and Managing Job Sites
Job sites are used if you schedule employees for shifts that are outside of the office or store. A job site might also reflect additional detail that you want to tag to a group of shifts. For example, if you operate a catering company, you might use job sites to...From your Android phone
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Creating and Managing Job Sites
Job sites are used if you schedule employees for shifts that are outside of the office or store. A job site might also reflect additional detail that you want to tag to a group of shifts. For example, if you operate a catering company, you might use job sites to...From your iPhone or iPad
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Scheduling Shifts at Job Sites
Job sites help indicate a specific place or location where your employees are working away from your regular place of business. Hover your pointer over Gear menu at the top of the screen, then click Job Sites. In the top-right corner, click Add Site. Set up the job site details. Name: (Required) Enter a...From your Computer
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Adding Latitude/Longitude for Geolocation
When you are adding a physical address to a job site or schedule, take a look at the Google Maps visualization and verify that the pin best reflects your physical address. If the Google Maps visualization does not match the physical address where you want users to clock in, you...From your Computer
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When to Use Schedules and Job Sites
Schedules and job sites are powerful tools to help you schedule your team. In this article, we’ll examine both features and help you decide when to use them. A schedule is a way to group employees. You add shifts to a schedule. A job site is an optional way to identify a...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
Scheduling Your Team
Speeding Up Scheduling With Templates
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Creating and Managing Shift Templates
Shift templates save you time when you need to schedule shifts that have a consistent start and end time. Instead of manually entering in custom shift details one-by-one, shift templates allow you to schedule a shift quickly and easily. You can also use shift templates from your computer or Android phone. You must have...From your iPhone or iPad
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Using Schedule Templates
Schedule templates allow you to create a daily or weekly schedule that is reusable. If your schedules are very similar from day to day or week to week, use a template to save time and avoid creating schedules from scratch. You may use an already existing schedule or create a...From your Computer
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Creating and Managing Shift Templates
Shift templates save you time when you need to schedule shifts that have a consistent start and end time. Instead of manually entering in custom shift details one-by-one, shift templates allow you to schedule a shift quickly and easily. You can also use shift templates from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. You must have...From your Computer
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Using Shift Templates Versus Custom Shifts
There are two ways that you can create shifts on your schedule: Shift templates Custom shifts Check out Scheduling a Shift for more information on how to add shifts to the schedule. If you have shifts that you frequently schedule, we recommend creating shift templates so you don’t have to set up shift...From your Computer
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Creating and Managing Shift Templates
Shift templates save you time when you need to schedule shifts that have a consistent start and end time. Instead of manually entering in custom shift details one-by-one, shift templates allow you to schedule a shift quickly and easily. You can also add shift templates from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must...From your Android phone
Scheduling Your Team
Empowering Employees With Flexible Scheduling
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Scheduling an OpenShift (Open Scheduling)
Schedule an OpenShift when you’d like an employee to pick up a shift instead of assigning it to a specific person. OpenShifts are a good fit when: You want to give your employees the flexibility to pick up shifts that work best for them. Your employees’ availability is complicated, and letting...From your iPhone or iPad
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Viewing Employee Availability
Employees’ availability preferences let you know when they’re available when assigning shifts so that you can schedule accordingly. Having this visibility can help you avoid scheduling employees at a time when they have a conflict or prior engagement. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to view employees’ availability....From your iPhone or iPad
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Finding a Replacement for a Shift
If your employee can’t make it to their shift, you can find a replacement to quickly find another employee who can work the shift. The first employee to accept the shift will be automatically assigned the shift to their schedule. You can find replacements from the Dashboard or the Scheduler....From your Computer
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Scheduling an OpenShift (Open Scheduling)
Schedule an OpenShift when you’d like an employee to pick up a shift instead of assigning it to a specific person. OpenShifts are a good fit when: You want to give your employees the flexibility to pick up shifts that work best for them. Your employees’ availability is complicated, and letting...From your Computer
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Interpreting Availability and Time Off While Scheduling
Availability preferences and time off requests help you better understand when employees can work so you can schedule them more effectively and avoid scheduling conflicts. Depending on your view of the Scheduler, employees’ availability and time off is displayed differently. See Schedule Views for more information on the ways you...From your Computer
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Scheduling an OpenShift (Open Scheduling)
Schedule an OpenShift when you’d like an employee to pick up a shift instead of assigning it to a specific person. OpenShifts are a good fit when: You want to give your employees the flexibility to pick up shifts that work best for them. Your employees’ availability is complicated, and letting...From your Android phone
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Finding a Replacement for a Shift
If an employee is unable to work an assigned shift, you can offer the shift to other qualified employees. The first employee to accept the offer is automatically assigned to work the shift. You can also find a replacement from your computer or Android phone. From the When I Work Staff Scheduling app,...From your iPhone or iPad
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Finding a Replacement for a Shift
If an employee is unable to work an assigned shift, you can offer the shift to other qualified employees. The first employee to accept the offer is automatically assigned to work the shift. You can also find a replacement from your computer, iPhone, or iPad. From the When I Work Scheduling app, tap...From your Android phone
Scheduling Your Team
Maximizing Your Productivity With Schedule Views
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Using Month View
Use month view to view the schedule, add and edit shifts, and print shifts for an entire month. Because month view offers fewer features than day or week view, we recommend using month view to review and fine tune the schedules you’ve made in the other views. Month view is...From your Computer
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Viewing Labor Costs While Scheduling
View how much is being spent on labor costs as you schedule and also input projected sales (future) or actual sales (past) to get a labor expenses to projected sales ratio. By default, supervisors can view and edit projected sales but cannot view daily labor cost. To let a supervisor...From your Computer
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Filtering the Schedule
Whether you prefer to schedule in employee view or positions view, you can filter your schedule to quickly view coverage for particular positions or job sites. Instead of viewing your entire schedule, filtering helps you narrow your schedule down to the shifts you want to see. Filters can be collapsed...From your Computer
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Schedule Views
Changing your view of the schedule helps you better visualize upcoming shifts. The Scheduler offers three types of views: Time views determine the time period that you’re viewing. Staff views determine whether you’re scheduling shifts based on individual employees or positions. Color views determine whether the schedule is colored based on shift...From your Computer
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Schedule Views
The When I Work Staff Scheduling app allows you to view the full schedule, OpenShifts, and your personal shifts. If you have employee access privileges, check out our employee schedule views article. From the When I Work Staff Scheduling app, tap Calendar Scheduler at the bottom of the screen. All Shifts view appears by...From your iPhone or iPad
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Schedule Views
The When I Work Scheduling app for Android allows you to view and manage the full schedule, OpenShifts, and your personal schedule. If you have employee access privileges, check out or employee schedule views article. From the When I Work Scheduling app, tap Menu button in the upper-left corner of the...From your Android phone
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Viewing Hourly Coverage in the Schedule
Viewing hourly coverage helps you better visualize how many employees you have scheduled for a particular hour throughout the day. The hourly coverage graph is only available in day view. If you prefer to schedule in week view, you can view daily total hours at the bottom of the schedule....From your Computer
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Schedule Filtering
You can filter shifts by schedules, job sites, positions, and employees. If you like, you can apply multiple filters at once; in this case, only shifts that match all of the applied filters are displayed. You can also filter the schedule from your computer or Android phone. From the When...From your iPhone or iPad
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Schedule Filtering
You can filter shifts by schedules, job sites, positions, and employees. If you like, you can apply multiple filters at once; in this case, only shifts that match all of the applied filters are displayed. You can also filter the schedule from your computer or iPhone. From the When I...From your Android phone
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Tracking Scheduled Employees
If you are using both When I Work Scheduling and Attendance, the Also Working section on your mobile dashboard allows you to quickly view who is scheduled and who is clocked in or clocked out. You can also clock employees in and out from this page on both the Android...From your Android phone, iPhone or iPad
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How Favorite Positions Work
The Favorite Positions list allows you to select the positions that display in the scheduler’s positions filter. Favorite Positions are used by individual account holders, managers or supervisors to filter the positions and/or employees that you do not schedule from the scheduler for a simplified view. You must have account holder,...From your Computer
Scheduling Your Team
Sending the Schedule to Your Team
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Publishing the Schedule
When you’re done making the schedule, you need to let your employees know. Publishing the schedule alerts your employees that they have new shifts, and allows them to see the shifts in the When I Work app. You can also publish the schedule from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. The Publish...From your Computer
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Using Shift Confirmation
Shift confirmation is a verification measure that lets you know if your employees have seen their shifts. Employees that confirm their shifts know that they’re responsible to work. Shift confirmation is required by default. If you have manager or account holder access privileges, you have the option to turn it...From your Computer
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Deleting Shifts
If you no longer need a shift or you accidentally scheduled it, you can delete it from the schedule. If you are a supervisor, you can only delete shifts for the schedules that you belong to. A shift cannot be recovered after it is deleted. Hovering your pointer over the...From your Computer
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Publishing Shifts
When you initially add a shift to the schedule, it is only visible to you and other supervisors and managers; the employee cannot see the shift until you publish it. This allows you to build and tweak the schedule without making it visible to your employees. Unpublished shifts have diagonal...From your iPhone or iPad
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Unpublishing Shifts
You may need to unpublish a shift if you accidentally published it too early, or if you need to modify the shift without making the changes immediately visible to the employee. When you unpublish a shift, the assigned employee can no longer see it and the employee is not notified. However, the shift is...From your Android phone
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Publishing Shifts
If you need to publish an existing shift on the go, the When I Work Scheduling app for Android has you covered. Publishing shifts allows your employees to see their shifts when they log in and sends them notifications based on their alert preferences. The When I Work Scheduling app for...From your Android phone
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Publishing a Single Shift
When you initially add a shift to the schedule, it is only visible to you and other supervisors and managers; the employee cannot see the shift until you publish it. This allows you to build and tweak the schedule without making it visible to your employees. Unpublished shifts have diagonal...From your Computer
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Minimizing Publish Notifications
If you want to avoid sending your employees too many notifications when you’re building the schedule, don’t publish shifts one at a time. Instead, publish the schedule for longer time periods and we’ll do our best to minimize notifications. To make sure your employees are aware of their shifts, When...From your Computer
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Unpublishing Shifts
You may need to unpublish a shift if you accidentally published it too early, or if you need to modify the shift without making the changes immediately visible to the employee. When you unpublish a shift, the assigned employee can no longer see it and the employee is not notified. However, the shift is...From your Computer
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Unpublishing Shifts
You may need to unpublish a shift if you accidentally published it too early, or if you need to modify the shift without making the changes immediately visible to the employee. When you unpublish a shift, the assigned employee can no longer see it and the employee is not notified. However, the shift is...From your iPhone or iPad
Scheduling Your Team
Managing Workplace Tasks
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How Tasks Work
Use tasks to let your employees know what activities they need to complete on a given day and make sure those activities are completed. In When I Work, tasks are grouped into task lists. Think of a task list like a checklist that your employees must complete. A task list...From your Computer
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Setting Up Task Lists
Create task lists to capture tasks that need to be completed by your staff. Review How Tasks Work to learn about how to create, schedule, assign, and monitor tasks. In When I Work, tasks are grouped into task lists. Think of a task list like a checklist that your employees...From your Computer
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Scheduling Tasks
When your task list is ready, you can add it to the schedule to make its tasks visible to your employees. You can set the list to automatically repeat daily or weekly, or you can pick the days it should be active. Review How Tasks Work to learn about how...From your Computer
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Assigning Tasks
After you schedule a task list, you have the option to assign tasks in the list to specific people. When a task is assigned to someone, it is their responsibility to complete. A task list must be scheduled before you can assign tasks from the list to specific people. A...From your Computer
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Monitoring Tasks
You can monitor task completion process and mark tasks complete from your computer or your mobile device. Review How Tasks Work to learn about how to create, schedule, assign, and monitor tasks. Schedule one or more task lists for your staff. A task list must be scheduled before you can...From your Computer
Scheduling Your Team
Responding to Employee Requests
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Viewing Time Off Totals
Paid time off totals allow you to see how much paid time off you’ve taken from January 1st to the current date. The paid time off total includes PTO, sick, and holiday time off. Paid time off totals are only accessible through the When I Work web app. Paid time...From your Computer
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Processing Shift Requests
When employees ask to swap or drop a shift, you can use the When I Work Staff Scheduling app to process the requests from your iPhone. You can also process requests from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests....From your iPhone or iPad
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Processing Shift Requests
When employees request to swap/drop shifts, you can use the When I Work web app to process the requests from your computer. You can also process shift requests from your iPhone or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests. If you’re a...From your Computer
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Processing Shift Requests
When employees ask to swap or drop a shift, you can use the When I Work Scheduling app to process the requests from your Android phone. You can also process requests from your computer or iPhone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests. If...From your Android phone
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Processing Time Off Requests
When employees request time off, you can use the When I Work web app to process the requests from your computer. You can also process time off requests from your iPhone or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests. If you’re a...From your Computer
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Processing Time Off Requests
When employees request time off you can use the When I Work Staff Scheduling app to process the requests from your iPhone. You can also process requests from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests. If you’re a supervisor,...From your iPhone or iPad
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Processing Time Off Requests
When employees request time off, you can use the When I Work Scheduling app to process the requests from your Android phone. You can also process requests from your computer or iPhone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to process employee requests. If you’re a supervisor, you...From your Android phone
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Statuses for Shift Requests
Every shift request made by a manager or an employee will have a status. Learn more about processing shift requests from your computer, iPhone or Android phone. The following are the definitions for the statuses you will find when moderating: Status Description Pending Approval The request is waiting for approval from management.1...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Statuses for Time Off Requests
Every time off request made by a manager or employee will have a status. Learn more about processing time off requests from your computer, iPhone or Android phone. The following are the definitions for the statuses you will find when moderating: Status Description Pending Approval The request is waiting for approval from...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Exporting Shift Requests
Exporting shift requests from your When I Work account allows you to download a spreadsheet containing your employees’ swap and drop requests. Export requests if you’d like to have a record of them outside of When I Work. Check out Can I Export My Data? for more information on exporting other...From your Computer
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Exporting Time Off Requests
Exporting time off requests from your When I Work account allows you to download a spreadsheet containing your employees’ unpaid, paid (PTO), sick or holiday requests. Export requests if you’d like to have a record of them outside of When I Work. Check out Can I Export My Data? for more...From your Computer
Tracking Employee Time
Setting Up Time Clocks
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Setting Up a Time Clock Terminal
A time clock terminal is a dedicated computer or mobile device at your workplace that is used solely for clocking in and out. You might set up a time clock terminal at an entrance, break room, or central location at your place of business. Employees clock in and out from the...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
Tracking Employee Time
Working With Timesheets and Pay Periods
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Using the Time Tracker
If you are using both When I Work Scheduling and Attendance, the Time Tracker tool allows you to quickly compare scheduled shifts with actual clocked in hours. You can also clock your employees in to their shifts from this page. Hover your mouse over the Attendance tab at the top...From your Computer
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Attendance Notices
If you are using Scheduling + Attendance you will have attendance notices that appear in the dashboard. These notices are there to let you know when employees clock in late, forget to clock out, clock in at the wrong location, or forgot to clock in. Each notice represents different information...From your Computer
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Printing Timesheets
You can print an employee’s individual timesheet for a specific pay period. Click the Clock Attendance tab on the toolbar.Click the arrow button on the pay period menu in the top left corner to select a specific pay period to print. Click on an employee’s name within the Timesheets section below the selected...From your Computer
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Exporting Timesheets
Exporting timesheets allows you to download a spreadsheet containing timesheet information. You can export timesheets for a pay period, or for a custom date range outside of your pay periods. Timesheet exports contain raw time entries and totals. Check out Can I Export My Data? for more information on exporting other data...From your Computer
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Reviewing Employees’ Timesheets
If you use When I Work Time Clock & Attendance to track employee time, you can review pay periods and timesheets to monitor employees’ hours and make any needed adjustments. If you notice a discrepancy in a timesheet, you can edit the timesheet to make corrections. From your computer, use a supported...From your Computer
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Reviewing and Editing Timesheets
Review employees’ timesheets to make sure their hours are recorded properly. If you notice a discrepancy, you can edit the timesheet to correct the issue. You can also review and edit employee timesheets from your computer or Android phone. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to edit...From your iPhone or iPad
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How Timesheet Hours Are Calculated
To ensure employee timesheets are consistent, When I Work uses a standard calculation method to record employee hours. As of November 9, 2016, When I Work uses the following rules to calculate employees’ hours: When an employee clocks in or out, When I Work records the hour and minute. Seconds...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Reviewing and Editing Timesheets
If you’re a supervisor, manager, or account holder, you can use the When I Work Scheduling app for Android to review and edit your employees’ timesheets. You can also edit employee timesheets from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to edit employee timesheets for...From your Android phone
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How Overtime is Calculated
When I Work automatically calculates overtime based on weekly and daily thresholds configured by your employer. When I Work has the ability to calculate weekly, daily, and daily double overtime. The overtime pay rate multiplier applies to the hourly wage for the position you’re working during the overtime hours. Overtime...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Editing Employees’ Timesheets
If you notice a discrepancy in an employee’s timesheet, you can make the necessary corrections. You can also add time off and unpaid breaks. If you’re an employee, you can edit your own timesheet if your employer has chosen to allow it. For information about how to read time entries,...From your Computer
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Approving Employees’ Timesheets
Timesheet approval helps keep track of which employees’ timesheets have been checked for accuracy before closing out the pay period. Timesheet approval can be particularly useful for workplaces where supervisors are required to review specific employee timesheets before the pay period is closed out and finalized. The account holder and...
Tracking Employee Time
Troubleshooting Time Clocks
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Troubleshooting Mobile Time Clocks
If your employees are having trouble clocking in from the When I Work app on their iPhones and Android phones, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to perform some troubleshooting steps in this article. If you have...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Troubleshooting Personal Computer Time Clocks
If your employees are having trouble clocking in from the When I Work web app on their personal computers, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to perform some troubleshooting steps in this article. If you have employee...From your Computer
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Troubleshooting a Time Clock Terminal on a Tablet or Phone
If your employees are having trouble clocking in from a time clock terminal on an iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or Android tablet, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. If your time clock terminal is running on a computer, check out our troubleshooting article on...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Troubleshooting a Time Clock Terminal on a Computer
If your employees are having trouble clocking in from a time clock terminal on a desktop or laptop computer, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. If your time clock terminal is running on a tablet or phone, check out our troubleshooting article on the subject....From your Computer
Communicating With Your Team
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Sending Group Emails
Using Group Emails from When I Work allows you to quickly communicate with All Employees, Specific Positions, or Specific Employees about changes on the schedule or at the business. You can also send group emails from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to send a group email....From your Android phone
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Using WorkChat
Use WorkChat to communicate with your coworkers in real time without exchanging personal contact information. For example, you might want to start a discussion, share an image, send an announcement, or just let your coworkers know you’re running late. You can also use WorkChat from your computer or the iPhone/iPad app. If you...From your Android phone
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Using Annotations
Use annotations to send your staff important information about a particular day. You can send a general announcement, let your staff know that time off isn’t allowed, or let your staff know that your business will be closed that day. You can also use annotations from your computer or Android phone....From your iPhone or iPad
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Using WorkChat
Use WorkChat to communicate with your coworkers in real time without exchanging personal contact information. For example, you might want to start a discussion, share an image, send an announcement, or just let your coworkers know you’re running late. You can also use WorkChat from your computer or the Android app. If...From your iPhone or iPad
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Using WorkChat
Use WorkChat to communicate with your coworkers in real time without exchanging personal contact information. For example, you might want to start a discussion, share an image, send an announcement, or just let your coworkers know you’re running late. You can also use WorkChat from the iPhone/iPad app or the Android app. If...From your Computer
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Viewing the Email and Mobile Alert Logs
Use the Outgoing Email and Outgoing Mobile Alert logs to check if an outgoing email or SMS/push notification message was recently sent to a user. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to view the log for all users. If you have supervisor privileges, you can view the log...From your Computer
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Sending Group Emails and Text Messages
When I Work allows you to communicate with your employees by sending emails and TeamTxt messages (custom text messages). Our TeamTxt service allows you and your managers to send mass custom text messages to employees at any time. Use TeamTxt to send time-sensitive group SMS messages, such as meeting updates,...From your Computer
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Using Annotations
Use annotations to send your staff important information about a particular day. You can send a general announcement, let your staff know that time off isn’t allowed, or let your staff know that your business will be closed that day. You can also use annotations from your iPhone, iPad, or Android...From your Computer
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Sending Group Emails
Using Group Emails from When I Work allows you to quickly communicate with All Employees, Specific Positions, or Specific Employees about changes on the schedule or at the business. When I Work also allows sending Group Emails on the Web App and on Android. You must have Account Holder, Manager, or...From your iPhone or iPad
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Using Annotations
Use annotations to send your staff important information about a particular day. You can send a general announcement, let your staff know that time off isn’t allowed, or let your staff know that your business will be closed that day. You can also use annotations from your computer, iPhone, or...From your Android phone
Working With Employees and Positions
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How to Assign Different Wages For Different Positions
If an employee is paid differently based upon the position they are working, set up their payroll settings to make the position-based wages automatic. If you haven’t already done so, add positions and tag your employees with positions. Click on the gear icon at the top of the screen, then...From your Computer
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Reminding an Employee to Accept an Invite
If an employee hasn’t accepted an invite to join your workplace, you can remind the employee by sending another invite. Invites cannot be sent if an employee has already registered (accepted an invite). Green dots show to the right of employees’ names who have accepted invites. Registered employees can log...From your Computer
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Tagging Employees to Positions and Schedules
Tag employees to multiple positions or schedules at once to save time instead of tagging their positions or schedules one by one. Removing an employee from a position does not affect their scheduled shifts. If you remove an employee from a schedule: Their past shifts are hidden from the schedule....From your Computer
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Sorting Employees and Positions
If you’d like to group employees or positions a certain way, sorting allows you to modify the order employees or positions appear in When I Work. Sorting your employees allows you to modify they order they appear on the schedule. You can sort employees by first or last name, or...From your Computer
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Reactivating Deleted Employees
If you have an employee re-joining your business, you can reactivate a deleted employee to restore their previous information instead of adding a new profile. When you reactivate an employee: They do not receive a notification that they’ve been reactivated. Only their past shifts from when they were deleted repopulate...From your Computer
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Submitting Time Off Requests for Employees
Submitting time off on behalf of employees allows you to create requests for past dates or submit the same request for multiple employees at once. You can also submit time off on their behalf if you’ve disabled employees’ ability to submit their own time off requests in App Settings. You must...From your Computer
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Attendance Alerts & Exempt Status
If you have employees that do not need to clock in or do not need overtime calculated, you can disable attendance reminders and prevent overtime from being calculated for them. Go to the Employees section via the Gear icon. From there, select the employee that you want to edit these settings for...From your Computer
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Add an Employee
You can use the When I Work app to add an employee from anywhere! You can also add an employee from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to add an employee. By default, the new user will be assigned employee level access. If the new employee needs higher access...From your Android phone
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Deleting an Employee
Deleting an employee removes that person from the schedule and revokes access to your workplace. You can also delete an employee from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to delete an employee. Supervisors can only delete users with employee level access. Account holders and managers can delete...From your Android phone
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Edit an Employee’s Information
You can edit an employee’s information at any time from the When I Work Scheduling app. You can also edit an employee from your computer or iPhone/iPad. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to edit an employee’s information. A registered employee’s email address cannot be changed by an account holder, manager, or supervisor...From your Android phone
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Add an Employee
You can use the When I Work app to add an employee from anywhere! You can also add an employee from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to add an employee. From the When I Work Staff Scheduling app, tap More icon More in the bottom-right...From your iPhone or iPad
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Deleting an Employee
Deleting an employee removes that person from the schedule and revokes access to your workplace. You can also delete an employee from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to delete an employee. Supervisors can only delete users with employee level access. Account holders and managers can...From your iPhone or iPad
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Edit an Employee’s Information
You can edit an employee’s details at any time from the When I Work Staff Scheduling app. You can also edit an employee from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to edit an employee’s information. A registered employee’s email address cannot be changed by an...From your iPhone or iPad
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Editing an Employee’s Availability
Availability preferences let you know when an employee prefers to work. You might need to edit an employee’s availability yourself if the employee communicates preferences to you outside of When I Work. You can also edit an employee’s availability preferences from your computer or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or...From your iPhone or iPad
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Deleting an Employee
Deleting an employee removes that person from the schedule and revokes access to your workplace. You can also delete an employee from your iPhone or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges to delete an employee. Supervisors can only delete users with employee level access. Account holders and managers can...From your Computer
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Changing a Registered Employee’s Email Address
Once an employee has logged in to view the schedule, the email address field in their employee profile will turn grey, and it can no longer be edited. At that point, their email address can only be changed from their individual account for security. To change their email, your employee will...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Hiding an Employee from the Schedule
If you don’t intend to schedule an employee for shifts, you can hide the employee from the schedule. For example, if the managers at your workplace make the schedule but are not hourly workers themselves, you might want to hide them from the schedule. You must be a supervisor, manager,...From your Computer
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Editing an Employee’s Availability
Availability preferences let you know when an employee prefers to work. You might need to edit an employee’s availability yourself if the employee communicates preferences to you outside of When I Work. You can also edit an employee’s availability preferences from your iPhone or Android phone. You must have supervisor, manager, or...From your Computer
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User Access Privileges
Each user within the account can be given employee, supervisor, or manager access privileges. Also called “access levels”, these levels of access determine what users can see and do in When I Work. New users are set up as employees by default. Set a user’s access level as employee if you would like...From your Computer
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Adding and Editing Employees
Add your employees and manage their information to make sure their profiles are configured to fit your needs. In addition to their contact information, your employees’ profiles contains their assigned schedules, positions, and wage information. You can also edit an employee’s information from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. Supervisors can edit employees’ profiles who...From your Computer
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Editing an Employee’s Availability
Availability preferences let you know when an employee prefers to work. You might need to edit an employee’s availability yourself if the employee communicates preferences to you outside of When I Work. You can also edit an employee’s availability preferences from your computer or iPhone. You must have supervisor, manager, or account holder access...From your Android phone
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Exporting Employees
Exporting your employees provides you with a spreadsheet containing their contact and profile information. Export your employees if you want a spreadsheet containing their information outside of When I Work, or if you need to import employees into another account. Check out Can I Export My Data? for more information...From your Computer
Getting Your Schedule
Checking the Schedule
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Confirming Your Shifts
Confirm your shifts to let your employer know that you’ve seen your shifts and you know they’re your responsibility. You can also confirm shifts from your computer or iPhone. Your employer has the option to require shift confirmation: If shift confirmation is required, you’re automatically prompted to confirm your shifts when you sign in. All users are...From your Android phone
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Viewing Your Schedule
Use the When I Work Scheduling app for Android to get your schedule no matter where you are. You can also get your schedule from your computer or iPhone. From the When I Work Scheduling app, go to the Dashboard. Find the Your Next Shift card, which shows your next upcoming...From your Android phone
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Viewing Your Coworkers’ Schedules
If you want to know who you’ll be working with on a given day, you can use the When I Work app to view the full schedule for your workplace. You can also view the full schedule from your computer or iPhone. Your employer has the option to prevent you and your...From your Android phone
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Syncing Your Schedule to the iOS Calendar App
Sync your work schedule from When I Work to the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad to see the work schedule side-by-side with your personal schedule. You can also sync the work schedule with your calendar on your computer. When I Work calendar sync uses an open standard called iCalendar...From your iPhone or iPad
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Using the Dashboard
The Dashboard helps you see your upcoming shifts, see who is scheduled today, process requests, take OpenShifts, or customize your availability preferences. You can also clock in for shifts if mobile clock in is enabled. The Dashboard is also available from your computer or Android phone. The items that appear...From your iPhone or iPad
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Confirming Your Shifts
Confirm your shifts to let your employer know that you’ve seen your shifts and you know they’re your responsibility. You can also confirm shifts from your computer or Android phone. Your employer has the option to require shift confirmation: If shift confirmation is required, you’re automatically prompted to confirm your shifts when you sign in. All users...From your iPhone or iPad
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Viewing Notifications
The notification area Notifications in the top-left corner of the screen allows you to see what’s happened in your account while you were away. When you have unread notifications, the Notifications displays the number of updates that you haven’t seen. Click Notifications to see your notifications. Notifications are grouped into three...From your Computer
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Using the Dashboard (Scheduling and Attendance)
The Dashboard gives you a snapshot of what’s going on in your business. If you don’t use Time Clock & Attendance, see the Scheduling only Dashboard article instead. You must have manager or account holder access privileges to view the Labor Forecast, Wage Forecast, Pay Period Complete, Pay Period Forecast, and Labor Cost...From your Computer
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Using the Dashboard (Scheduling Only Accounts)
The Dashboard gives you a snapshot of what’s going on in your business. If you use Time Clock & Attendance with Scheduling, see the this Dashboard article instead. Today’s Schedule shows who’s working now and who will be working in the next twelve hours. To view shift details or find a replacement,...From your Computer
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Receiving Your Schedule By SMS
When your manager invites you to the schedule, you will receive a welcome SMS message if your mobile number was inputted. Reply with YESWIW to get schedule updates via SMS. If you are logged into the When I Work iPhone, iPad, or Android app, you will receive mobile alerts by push...From your Android phone, iPhone or iPad
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Viewing Your Personal Schedule
Your My Schedule page allows you to see your schedule, confirm your shifts, and pick up OpenShifts. In addition, the My Schedule page provides quick access to other features within the When I Work web app. You can also view your schedule from the iPhone/iPad and Android apps. Depending on...From your Computer
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Confirming Your Shifts
Confirm your shifts to let your employer know that you’ve seen your shifts and you know they’re your responsibility. You can also confirm shifts from your iPhone or Android phone. Your employer has the option to require shift confirmation: If shift confirmation is required, you’re automatically prompted to confirm your shifts when you sign...From your Computer
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Printing the Schedule
You may need to print schedules for employees that do not have access to a computer or mobile phone. Two types of printing are available: Multiple employees (day, week, or month) Single employee (day or week) We strongly recommend that employees with computers or smartphones use the When I Work...From your Computer
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Syncing Your Schedule to a Calendar App
When I Work allows you to sync the work schedule to other calendar applications. Use calendar sync to: Overlay your work schedules on top of you existing personal calendar. Let friends and family see your work schedule, even if they don’t use When I Work. Overlay published shifts from multiple...From your Computer
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Viewing Your Schedule
Use the When I Work Staff Scheduling app for iPhone and iPad to get your schedule no matter where you are. You can also view your schedule from your computer or Android phone. From the When I Work Staff Scheduling app, go to the Dashboard. Find the Your Next Shift card,...From your iPhone or iPad
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Completing Tasks
Tasks let you know which activities need to be completed at your workplace. You can also complete tasks from your Android phone. If you have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges, you can manage and assign tasks from your computer. You must be scheduled to work to view and...From your iPhone or iPad
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Completing Tasks
Tasks let you know which activities need to be completed at your workplace. You can also complete tasks from your iPhone. If you have supervisor, manager, or account holder access privileges, you can add, schedule, and assign tasks from your computer. You must be scheduled to work to view and...From your Android phone
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Using the Dashboard
The Dashboard helps you see your upcoming shifts, see who is scheduled today, process requests, take OpenShifts, or customize your availability preferences. You can also clock in for shifts if mobile clock in is enabled. The Dashboard is also available from your computer or iPhone. The items that appear on...From your Android phone
Getting Your Schedule
Swapping, Dropping, and Taking Shifts
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Swapping and Dropping Shifts
If you’re unable to work one of your shifts, you can give it to one of your coworkers (drop the shift) or trade shifts with one of your coworkers (swap shifts). You can also drop and swap shifts from your computer or iPhone/iPad. Your employer has the option to disable...From your Android phone
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Taking OpenShifts
OpenShifts appear when your employer creates shifts that you and your coworkers can pick up yourselves. Taking an OpenShift automatically adds the shift to your schedule. You can also take OpenShifts from your computer or iPhone/iPad. OpenShifts are available on a first come, first serve basis. OpenShifts are available for...From your Android phone
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Taking OpenShifts
OpenShifts appear when your employer creates shifts that you and your coworkers can pick up yourselves. Taking an OpenShift automatically adds the shift to your schedule. You can also take OpenShifts from your computer and Android phone. OpenShifts are available on a first come, first serve basis. OpenShifts are available for all qualified...From your iPhone or iPad
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Swapping and Dropping Shifts
If you’re unable to work one of your shifts, you can give it to one of your coworkers (drop the shift) or trade shifts with one of your coworkers (swap shifts). You can also swap shifts from your computer or Android phone. Your employer has the option to disable shift swaps and drops...From your iPhone or iPad
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Taking OpenShifts
OpenShifts appear when your employer creates shifts that you and your coworkers can pick up yourselves. Taking an OpenShift automatically adds the shift to your schedule. You can also take OpenShifts from iPhone/iPad and Android. OpenShifts are available on a first come, first serve basis. OpenShifts are available for all...From your Computer
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Split Shifts
If your manager has approved the feature, you can use the Split Shift option to split your shift in two. This allows you to swap or drop a part of your shift. Your employer has the option to disable shift splitting in the app settings. To split a shift, log...From your Computer
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Swapping and Dropping Shifts
If you’re unable to work one of your shifts, you can give it to one of your coworkers (drop the shift) or trade shifts with one of your coworkers (swap shifts). You can also swap shifts from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. Your employer has the option to disable shift swaps and...From your Computer
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Accepting Shift Swap and Drop Requests
If one of your coworkers invites you to trade shifts (swap) or take a shift (drop), you can accept the request from the When I Work Staff Scheduling app on your iPhone or iPad. You can also accept swap and drop requests from your computer or Android phone. By default, When I...From your iPhone or iPad
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Accepting Shift Swap and Drop Requests
If one of your coworkers invites you to trade shifts (swap) or take a shift (drop), you can accept the request from your computer. You can also accept swap and drop requests from your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone. By default, When I Work sends you an email notification when you receive...From your Computer
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Accepting Shift Swap and Drop Requests
If one of your coworkers invites you to trade shifts (swap) or take a shift (drop), you can accept the request from the When I Work Scheduling app on your Android phone. You can also accept swap and drop requests from your computer, iPhone, or iPad. By default, When I Work...From your Android phone
Getting Your Schedule
Requesting Time Off
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Requesting Time Off
When you need to take time off from work, use the When I Work Scheduling app for Android to send the request to your manager for approval. Time off can be submitted as unpaid, paid (PTO), sick, or holiday. You can also request time off from your computer or iPhone/iPad. If...From your Android phone
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Requesting Time Off
When you need to take time off from work, use the When I Work Staff Scheduling app for iPhone and iPad to send the request to your manager for approval. Time off can be submitted as unpaid, paid (PTO), sick, or holiday. You can also request time off from your computer...From your iPhone or iPad
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Requesting Time Off
When you need to take time off from work, use When I Work to send the request to your manager for approval. Time off can be submitted as unpaid, paid (PTO), sick, or holiday. You can also request time off from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. If you have employee access privileges, time...From your Computer
Clocking In and Out
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Clocking In and Out
If your workplace allows mobile clock in, you can clock in and out from the When I Work Staff Scheduling app on your iPhone or iPad. You can also clock in and out from your Android phone. Your employer has the option to require that you clock in no more than...From your iPhone or iPad
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Clocking In and Out
If your workplace allows mobile clock in, you can clock in and out from the When I Work Scheduling app on your Android phone. You can also clock in and out from your iPhone. Your employer has the option to require that you clock in no more than 5, 15, or...From your Android phone
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Clocking an Employee In or Out (Scheduling App)
If you’re a supervisor, manager, or account holder, you can clock in or out on behalf of your employees from your Android phone. If you need to clock in or out for your own shift, see Clocking In and Out from Android. If you’re a supervisor, you can only clock...From your Android phone
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Clocking In and Out
If your employer allows, you can clock in and out while you’re logged in to the When I Work web app from a work computer. If you don’t see the option to clock in, your employer may have turned off the work computer time clock feature. Your employer can require that you clock in...From your Computer
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Clocking an Employee In or Out (Scheduling App)
If you’re a supervisor, manager, or account holder, you can clock in or out on behalf of your employees from your iPhone or iPad. You can also clock in on behalf of your employees from your computer or Android phone. If you’re a supervisor, you can only clock in or...From your iPhone or iPad
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Clocking an Employee In or Out
If you’re a supervisor, manager, or account holder, you can clock in or out on behalf of your employees by editing their timesheets from your computer. You can also clock in on behalf of your employees from your iPhone or Android phone. If you’re a supervisor, you can only clock in...From your Computer
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Clocking In and Out From a Time Clock Terminal
A time clock terminal is a device at your workplace that is used solely for clocking in and out. If your employer has set up a terminal on a computer, perform these steps to clock in and out. If your employer has set up a terminal on a different type of...From your Computer
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Clocking In and Out From a Time Clock Terminal
A time clock terminal is a device at your workplace that is used solely for clocking in and out. If your employer has set up a time clock terminal on an iOS device, perform these steps to clock in and out. If your employer has set up a terminal on a...From your iPhone or iPad
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Clocking In and Out From a Time Clock Terminal
A time clock terminal is a device at your workplace that is used solely for clocking in and out. If your employer has set up a terminal on an Android phone or tablet, perform these steps to clock in and out. If your employer has set up a terminal on a...From your Android phone
Updating Your Profile and Preferences
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Change Your Email Address
If you have a new email address, updating your email address in your When I Work profile ensures that email notifications and other messages are sent to the correct email address. You can also update your email address from your computer or iPhone. Supervisors, managers, and account holders cannot update a registered...From your Android phone
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Setting Alert Preferences
Update your alert preferences to customize how you’re automatically notified by When I Work. You can also set alert preferences from your computer computer or iPhone/iPad. For each alert, you can choose how you’d like to be notified: Email: Just like it sounds—we’ll send you an email. Mobile: If you’re logged in to...From your Android phone
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Setting Your Custom Time Zone
If your manager creates the schedule in a different time zone, setting a custom time zone for your profile translates your schedule to your time zone. You can also set a custom time zone from a computer. Your time zone displays after your shift times when you have a custom time...From your iPhone or iPad
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Adding a Profile Picture
Adding a profile picture helps your coworkers recognize you in the app. You can also add a profile picture from your computer or Android phone. Once an image has been uploaded to the app, it cannot be removed, only replaced with a new picture. The image must be larger than 128...From your iPhone or iPad
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Setting Alert Preferences
Update your alert preferences to customize how you’re automatically notified by When I Work. You can also set your alert preferences from your computer or Android phone. For each alert, you can choose how you’d like to be notified: Email: Just like it sounds—we’ll send you an email. Mobile: If you’re logged in...From your iPhone or iPad
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Changing Your Password
Follow these instructions if you know your current password and want to change it. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can reset your password. From your profile picture, click My Profile. Click Change Password at the top right. Type your current password in the Current Password field. Type a new...From your Computer
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Resetting a Forgotten Password
Follow these instructions if you forgot your password and need to create a new one. If you know your current password, you can change your password from your profile. If you’ve forgotten your password, use one of our apps to request a password reset email. The password reset email expires...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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I Can’t Log In
If you’re having trouble logging into your When I Work account, follow the steps in this article to troubleshoot and get back into your account. The app displays an “Incorrect username and/or password” message at the top of the screen when you log in with the wrong email address or...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Setting Alert Preferences
Update your alert preferences to configure how you are automatically notified by When I Work. You can also set your alert preferences from your iPhone or Android phone. For each alert, you can choose how you’d like to be notified: Email: Just like it sounds—we’ll send you an email. Mobile: If you’re logged...From your Computer
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Adding a Profile Picture
Adding a profile picture will help your managers and coworkers recognize you in the app. You can also add a profile picture from your iPhone/iPad or Android phone. Once an image has been uploaded to the app, it cannot be removed, only replaced with a new picture. The image you upload must be...From your Computer
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Changing Your Privacy Preference
Each employee can turn their privacy settings on or off from the web app or iPhone/iPad. When privacy is turned off, your fellow coworkers can view your contact information from the Coworkers tab on the web app and mobile apps. When privacy is turned on, your coworkers can only see...From your Computer
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Updating Your Profile Settings
Your personal profile in When I Work allows you to change your password, set a profile image, set your personal information, and configure your preferences. If you’re not already logged in to When I Work, go to https://app.wheniwork.com and sign in. In the top-right corner of the page, click the...From your Computer
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Change Your Email Address
If you have a new email address, updating your email address in your When I Work profile ensures that email notifications and other messages are sent to the correct email address. You can also update your email address from your computer or Android phone. Supervisors, managers, and account holders cannot update a registered...From your iPhone or iPad
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Adding a Profile Picture
Adding a profile picture helps your coworkers recognize you in the app. You can also add a profile picture from your computer or iPhone. Once an image has been uploaded to the app, it cannot be removed, only replaced with a new picture. The image must be larger than 128 pixels...From your Android phone
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Setting Your Availability
Set your availability preferences to let your employer know when you prefer to work and when you prefer not to work. By default, you’re set to be available all day. You can also set your availability preferences from your computer or Android phone. Your availability is a preference that your employer...From your iPhone or iPad
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Setting Your Availability
Set your availability preferences to let your employer know when you prefer to work and when you prefer not to work. By default, you’re set to be available all day. You can also set your availability preferences from your computer or iPhone. Your availability is a preference that your employer can take...From your Android phone
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Setting Your Availability
Set your availability preferences to let your employer know when you prefer to work and when you prefer not to work. By default, you’re set to be available all day. You can also set your availability preferences from your iPhone or Android phone. Your availability is a preference that your employer can...From your Computer
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I Can’t Reset My Password
Resetting your password relies on the email address set in your When I Work profile. If your email address is incorrect in When I Work, or if you enter the wrong email address, you won’t be able to reset your password. If this happens, you need to change your email...From your Android phone, Computer, iPhone or iPad
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Clearing Your Cache and Cookies
Your web browser holds onto information from websites that over time could lead to loading issues. If you encounter slow or unusual performance on When I Work, clear your browser’s cache and cookies to try and resolve the issue. Performance may also be affected if you’re using a browser we...From your Computer
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Change Your Email Address
If you have a new email address, updating your email address in your When I Work profile ensures that email notifications and other messages are sent to the correct email address. You can also update your email address from your Android phone or iPhone/iPad. Supervisors, managers, and account holders cannot update...From your Computer