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At Workstatus, we continuously strive to improve our workforce management software to serve our users better.
As a result, we’re excited to bring you our new updates and improvements, including a range of features.
We have designed these features to:
- Streamline workflows
- Enhance the user experience
- Provide greater flexibility and functionality
In this blog post, we’ll give you a sneak peek into the new product updates that will be coming soon in Workstatus, including:
- Timezone support
- Broadcast Notifications
- Time Tampering Protection
- New Desktop App Design
- Beta Version of Linux App
- Set Weekly Off
- Browser Extension
Read on to learn more about how these features can benefit your teams.
Workstatus Updates: A New Design, Features, and More
1. Timezone Support
Workstatus upcoming product update will include timezone support.
It gives employers an option to allow or disallow employees to set their own time zones, depending on their needs and preferences.
With timezone support, team members in different locations can see their schedules and track time in their local time zone.
It simplifies communication and ensures accuracy across the teams.
Benefits for users:
- More flexibility
- Simplified communication
- Increased accuracy
2. Broadcast Notifications
The new broadcast notification feature lets managers and administrators instantly send important messages to their teams.
It will help ensure all team members know about important announcements, updates, or changes. In notifications, you can include images along with texts to deliver presentable messages.
Benefits for users:
- Faster communication
- Improved awareness
- Easy-to-use
3. Time Tampering Protection
This new feature will prevent users from manipulating their tracked time.
Even if your employees change their system time to trick the tracking, it won’t affect Workstatus time-tracking.
Benefits for users:
- Zero time theft
- Accountability
- Increased trust
4. A New Desktop App Design
The Workstatus desktop app is getting a fresh new design in the upcoming product update.
The new design will improve the user experience and make it even easier for users to
- Track Time & Productivity
- Manage Project
- Manage Breaks
Benefits for users:
- Better user experience
- Improved functionality
- Better look & feel
5. Beta Versions of our Linux App
The next update includes beta versions of our Linux app.
It will give more options to users to track their time and projects, no matter their platform.
These beta versions will be available for testing and feedback, so users can help shape the future of Workstatus on these platforms.
Benefits for users:
- Increased platform support
- Feedback opportunities
- Increased convenience
6. Set Weekly off
A valuable addition to the Workstatus suite of features. It lets companies set a weekly off day for their entire organization.
By setting a weekly off day, employers can help prevent burnout and ensure that team members are refreshed and ready to tackle the week ahead.
Benefits for users:
- Improved work-life balance
- Increased adherence to company policies
- Better planning
7. Browser Extension
A new browser extension feature of Workstatus lets you track time and manage tasks directly from your web browser.
The extension is available for
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
Users can easily switch between different tasks, add notes to their time logs, and monitor their progress in real-time.
Benefits for users:
- Real-time Tracking
- Easy to use
- Improved Efficiency
WS Product Updates-Sum Up!
Here is the brief of all our coming features. Read the infographics if you have missed any of the features.
Closing Thoughts
From the ability to set a weekly off day for entire organizations to improved protection against time tampering, these updates will help streamline work processes and ensure greater accuracy in time tracking data.
The beta versions of the Linux app and browser extension will provide more platform support and greater user flexibility.
Overall, these updates demonstrate our commitment to continually improving and enhancing software to meet the evolving needs of our users.
FAQs
Ques. Will the beta versions of the Linux app and browser extension have all the same features as the main Workstatus app?
Ans. Yes, the beta versions of the Linux app and browser extension will have the same features as the main app, allowing users to track time, manage tasks, and view reports.
However, there may be some minor differences in functionality as the beta versions are still in testing.
Ques. How will the weekly off feature work for employees who work part-time or have flexible schedules?
Ans. Employers can set a weekly off day for the entire organization, but employees with flexible schedules can still take the day off as long as their supervisor approves it.
Ques. Will the new design and features be available to all Workstatus users?
Ans. Yes, the new design and features will be available to all users once the product update is released.
