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When I Work Features

What are the features of When I Work?

Platform

  • Performance and Reliability
  • Mobile User Support

Time Tracking

  • Ease of Completing Timesheets
  • Tracking Time to Project/Task

Mobile Time Tracking

  • Time Tracking

Administration

  • Workflow
  • Automated Reminders
  • User, Role, and Access Management

Workforce Management Platform Features

  • Labor Forecasting
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Time & Attendance Tracking
  • Absence & Leave Management
  • Self-Service Capabilities
  • Mobile Shift Scheduling
  • Team Communication

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Platform

Customization

As reported in 49 When I Work reviews. Allows administrators to customize to accommodate their unique processes. Includes ability to create custom objects, fields, rules, calculations, and views.
79%
(Based on 49 reviews)

Integration APIs

As reported in 13 When I Work reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.
72%
(Based on 13 reviews)

Internationalization

As reported in 30 When I Work reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
82%
(Based on 30 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. 54 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
85%
(Based on 54 reviews)

Performance

As reported in 55 When I Work reviews. Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
89%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Mobility

As reported in 54 When I Work reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
85%
(Based on 54 reviews)

Reporting

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress. 39 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 39 reviews)

Dashboards

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. This feature was mentioned in 54 When I Work reviews.
85%
(Based on 54 reviews)

Reporting

As reported in 50 When I Work reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
85%
(Based on 50 reviews)

APIs / Integration

As reported in 40 When I Work reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
86%
(Based on 40 reviews)

Internationalization

Based on 42 When I Work reviews. Enables users to view and transact business with the same content in multiple languages and currencies.
87%
(Based on 42 reviews)

Performance and Reliability

Based on 72 When I Work reviews. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
89%
(Based on 72 reviews)

Mobile User Support

As reported in 67 When I Work reviews. Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
90%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Offline

Provides users ability to create and access expense reports/timesheets while not connected to internet. 44 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 44 reviews)

Time Tracking

Ease of Completing Timesheets

Based on 75 When I Work reviews. Timesheet entry takes little time and is intuitive for new users
90%
(Based on 75 reviews)

Tracking Time to Project/Task

Users can easily track time based on task or activity and assign to projects 64 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
88%
(Based on 64 reviews)

Billable Time Rate Management

Allows users and administrators to adjust rates based on user, role, task, project assignments, etc. 49 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
92%
(Based on 49 reviews)

Client Invoicing

Invoice Creation and Delivery

Based on 28 When I Work reviews. Ability to create and send printable or electronic invoices. Includes standard invoice style library that can be customized/branded.
83%
(Based on 28 reviews)

Electronic Payments

Accepts electronic payments from clients This feature was mentioned in 28 When I Work reviews.
85%
(Based on 28 reviews)

Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

Based on 31 When I Work reviews. Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately
82%
(Based on 31 reviews)

Mobile Time Tracking

Time Tracking

Allows users to track and enter time spent on project tasks from mobile device. 70 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 70 reviews)

Administration

Business Tool Integration

As reported in 47 When I Work reviews. Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
85%
(Based on 47 reviews)

Workflow

As reported in 64 When I Work reviews. Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
89%
(Based on 64 reviews)

Automated Reminders

As reported in 71 When I Work reviews. Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
89%
(Based on 71 reviews)

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As reported in 44 When I Work reviews. Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
87%
(Based on 44 reviews)

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. This feature was mentioned in 66 When I Work reviews.
88%
(Based on 66 reviews)

Workforce Management Platform Features

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Predict the number and types of employees necessary to meet anticipated demand to control labor costs. This feature was mentioned in 55 When I Work reviews.
83%
(Based on 55 reviews)

Shift SchedulingView full feature definition

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Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. 86 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
91%
(Based on 86 reviews)

Time & Attendance Tracking

As reported in 79 When I Work reviews. Let employees track the hours they have worked through integrations with time tracking products or built in time tracking features.
90%
(Based on 79 reviews)

Absence & Leave Management

Employees can submit paid time off (PTO) or leave of absence requests that managers can approve or deny within the platform. This feature was mentioned in 77 When I Work reviews.
89%
(Based on 77 reviews)

Skills Management

As reported in 52 When I Work reviews. Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
81%
(Based on 52 reviews)

Succession Planning

Based on 52 When I Work reviews. Identify high performing employees with potential to be promoted with minimal development.
79%
(Based on 52 reviews)

Workforce Analytics

As reported in 48 When I Work reviews. Tools designed to help analyze employee data and develop baselines for evaluating and optimizing workforce management.
80%
(Based on 48 reviews)

Self-Service Capabilities

Based on 67 When I Work reviews. Web portals through which employees can view their schedules, submit PTO requests, configure work availability and preferences, and self-schedule from available work times.
86%
(Based on 67 reviews)

Mobile Shift Scheduling

Managers and employees can create or claim available work shifts and receive notifications on their mobile device. This feature was mentioned in 81 When I Work reviews.
87%
(Based on 81 reviews)

Team Communication

Message other team members or managers through built-in text or emailing functions and communicate scheduling or leave requests. This feature was mentioned in 79 When I Work reviews.
83%
(Based on 79 reviews)

Automation

Process Automation

Automate processes and eliminate errors associated with requesting, approving, and tracking paid and unpaid time off.

Not enough data

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

Analytical and reporting tools that provide visibility into labor cost and enable data-driven decisions.

Not enough data

Data Collection

Labor data collection options include web, mobile, and hardware.

Not enough data

Lanuguage Options

Provide multiple language options for a global user base.

Not enough data

Management

Schedule Creation Tools

Tools that help in scheduling and shift creation and management.

Not enough data

Schedule Management

Tools that manage vacation, holidays, absences, breaks, and overtime.

Not enough data

Employee Leave Management

Manage employee's elibibility for paid and unpaid leave based on criteria including vacation, sick time and more.

Not enough data

User Access

Grant access to select features and data based on the users' role, both internally and externally.

Not enough data

User Role Access

Provides employees self service access and managers a centralized view.

Not enough data

Employee Information

Ability to manage employee information.

Not enough data

Employee Information Automation

Automate employee promotions and position changes and company policy changes.

Not enough data

Monitoring

Regulations Enforcement

Enforce federal, state, and organization regulations.

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

Monitor and maintain compliance.

Not enough data

Integration

Provide integrations with payroll software.

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Reporting

Based on 33 When I Work reviews. Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
77%
(Based on 33 reviews)

Dashboard

Based on 45 When I Work reviews. Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
90%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Performance

Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably. This feature was mentioned in 45 When I Work reviews.
87%
(Based on 45 reviews)

Platform Content

Automation

As reported in 34 When I Work reviews. Automates some or all operation related tasks.
85%
(Based on 34 reviews)

File Sharing

Based on 18 When I Work reviews. Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
80%
(Based on 18 reviews)

Platform Additional Functionality

Integrations

Integrates with business solutions such as payroll, workforce management, POS systems, etc. This feature was mentioned in 25 When I Work reviews.
74%
(Based on 25 reviews)

Mobility

Based on 42 When I Work reviews. Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
88%
(Based on 42 reviews)

Forecasting

Forecasts scheduling needs based on important KPIs. 26 reviewers of When I Work have provided feedback on this feature.
79%
(Based on 26 reviews)

Task Management

As reported in 29 When I Work reviews. Provides task prioritization and management abilities.
88%
(Based on 29 reviews)

Portal

As reported in 29 When I Work reviews. Contains a portal to facilitate third-party or client application access.
87%
(Based on 29 reviews)