Timesheets
A quick guide to successfully navigate Building Swell's Timesheets features!
Introduction
Prerequisites
- Created a Shop in Building Swell
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Go to the "Timesheets" tab located on the left of your home screen under "Insights"
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Navigate to the top of the page and select the appropriate shop from the tabs available.
Make sure you've selected the correct shop you'd like to be working under. - Next, you'll notice the two options "Check In / Out" AND "Sessions"

- Check In / Out: Refers to the tracking of individual employee hours, showing when they clock in and out.
- Sessions: Refers to scheduled blocks of time for specific activities or events, detailing when they occur.
Tips & Best Practices
Check In / Out
- Filter View by Teams:
- Use the dropdown list to select the desired team for filtering the view
- Select Desired Week:
- Navigate to the calendar or week selector to choose the week you wish to view
- Search for People:
- Use the search feature to find specific employees by name or ID.
- Select a Time Cell:
- Click on the relevant cell for an employee’s check-in/out to access further options.
- Approve Errors:
- Review and approve any discrepancies in hours recorded.
- Modify Check In Hours:
- Change the recorded check-in or check-out times as necessary.
- Add/Delete/Modify Check In/Out:
- Use the appropriate options to add new entries, delete existing ones, or modify current entries.
- Add/Delete/Modify a Session:
- Similarly, manage sessions by adding new ones, deleting, or modifying existing sessions.
- Export Timesheet:
- Use the export feature to download or share the timesheet data.
Sessions
- Filter View by Teams:
- Utilize the dropdown list to filter sessions by specific teams
- Select Desired Week:
- Choose the week you wish to view using the week selector.
- Search for People:
- Find specific individuals using the search function.
- Use Filters:
- Apply additional filters to narrow down the session view.
- Add a New Session:
- Click the “+ Add” button to create a new session, filling in necessary details.
- Edit a Session:
- Select an existing session to make edits as required.
- Delete a Session:
- Use the delete option to remove sessions that are no longer needed.
- Export Sessions:
- Export session data using the provided export function.
Conclusion
Incorporating the Timesheets feature into daily operations not only enhances management practices but also contributes to a more efficient and accountable work environment.
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