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Monitor Employee Activity with the Workforce Dashboard
Monitor Employee Activity with the Workforce Dashboard

Our Workforce Dashboard is an efficient and quick way to monitor the work week of your employees and send new employee invitations

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Updated over 2 months ago

The Workforce Dashboard (WFD) is your central hub for real-time monitoring of employee activity and sending email invitations to new employees. Access it by navigating to Dashboards > Workforce Dashboard on the admin website.

Workforce Dashboard Overview

The WFD provides a comprehensive week-at-a-glance view of your workforce, displaying:

  • Complete list of active employees with hours for the week

  • Daily work hours for each employee

  • Weekly hour totals with overtime highlighted in red

  • Real-time clock-in status

  • Location compliance tracking

Color-Coding System

The dashboard uses an intuitive color system to quickly identify time card status:

  • Dark Green: Complete time card with proper clock in/out and location compliance

  • Light Green: Employee currently on the clock with no location violation

  • Yellow: Location violation detected

  • Red: Missing clock out.

Location Tracking and Maps

Understanding GPS Tracking

  • Employee location is tracked at clock in/out using the phone’s location services.

  • Location services must be enabled for accurate tracking

  • The system compares GPS coordinates with assigned job site geofences.

Map Features

  1. View Options:

    • Standard view: Default map display

    • Hybrid view: Detailed aerial imagery

  2. Map Markers:

    • Purple/blue circle: Designated job site geofence

    • Red pin: Employee's actual clock in location

    • Red arrow: Employee's clock-out location

    • Blue line: Travel path (if enabled)

Handling Location Violations

When you see a yellow cell indicating a location violation, you can:

  1. Click the cell to open the detailed time card map

  2. View the job site geofence in blue/purple

  3. Check employee's actual clock in/out locations (marked by red pins)

  4. Switch to "Hybrid" view for detailed location context

  5. Zoom in/out to assess the precise location discrepancy

Managing Hours and Overtime

The dashboard automatically tracks:

  • Daily hours per employee

  • Weekly total hours

  • Overtime hours (highlighted in red)

  • Empty cells indicating no work activity for that day

  • Missed clock-outs (red cells), which must be edited

Adding New Employees

Quick Add Process:

  1. Click "Quick Add" on the dashboard

  2. Enter employee details:

    • Name

    • Level (Employee/Supervisor)

    • Clock-in method (Mobile app/Call-in)

    • Email address for invitation

  3. Click "Add"

  4. Select employees to invite

  5. Click "Send Invitations"

Monitoring Invitation Status

Track new employee onboarding through the Pending Invitations section:

  • The progress bar shows the invitation status

  • Monitor employee response rates

  • Resend or delete invitations as needed

Understanding Invitation Status

  • 0% Complete: Added to the system, but invitation not sent

  • 25% Complete: Invitation sent

  • 50% Complete: Email opened

  • 75% Complete: Clicked invitation link

  • 100% Complete: Setup completed and employee has clocked in with the mobile app

Onboarding Video

When an employee receives a Chronotek invitation via email, it includes a link to a tutorial video and setup instructions. The video is a crucial part of getting your employees started with Chronotek. The video demonstrates proper clock in/out procedures, how to enable location services on their device, and explains why GPS tracking is essential for accurate time tracking.

Customizing Dashboard Settings

Adjust your dashboard view:

  • Change work week start day via Snapshot Settings > Payroll Setting > Work Week Setting

  • Navigate between weeks using the < > arrows

  • Access time card edits through Payroll Functions > Edit Time Cards

Best Practices

  1. Review red cells immediately to prevent payroll issues

  2. Investigate yellow cells to maintain location compliance

  3. Monitor overtime hours to control labor costs

  4. Check pending invitations regularly for smooth onboarding

  5. Address location violations promptly with employees

For help on other topics, check out our Help Center.

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