In Workmate, an “Activity” entails digitally recording field-related tasks, complete with a geotag and a timestamp. Users can also upload supporting documents if necessary. There are five distinct types of Activities within Workmate:
1. Start Workday:
- Definition: The “Start Workday” activity serves to mark the attendance of a field user. It captures a timestamp, as well as the latitude and longitude of the user.
- Usage: Field users employ this activity when commencing their workday, providing a record of their presence.
2. End Workday:
- Definition: The “End Workday” activity signifies the conclusion of a field user’s workday. It captures the end timestamp, along with the latitude and longitude of the user.
- Usage: Field users employ this activity to formally mark the conclusion of their workday, ensuring accurate tracking of work hours.
3. Check-In (Task/Client):
- Definition: The “Check-In” activity serves as an indicator of a field user entering a specific task/client location. It captures the check-in timestamp and initiates a timer to record the time spent at that location.
- Usage: Field users use this activity when initiating a task or meeting a client, providing a detailed record of entry times and duration.
4. Check-Out (Task/Client):
- Definition: The “Check-Out” activity indicates a field user leaving a task/client location, denoting the completion of the associated task. It captures the check-out timestamp.
- Usage: Field users employ this activity when concluding a task or leaving a client location, ensuring accurate tracking of task completion and departure times.
By employing these Activities, Workmate enables efficient and accurate documentation of field-related tasks, enhancing transparency and accountability in the work process.