Identify the Requirement: The client needs to track "breaks" during the employees' workday to report on utilization. This requires a way for employees to log their break times accurately.
Understand Workfront's Time Tracking Capabilities: Workfront allows the creation of different hour types which can be assigned to timesheets. This flexibility helps in categorizing time entries for various activities, such as work, meetings, training, and breaks.
Creating a "Break" General Hour Type:
Navigate to Setup: As a system administrator, go to the Setup area in Workfront.
Access Hour Types: Under the "Timesheets & Hours" section, select "Hour Types".
Add New Hour Type: Click on the option to add a new hour type.
Define Hour Type: Name the new hour type as "Break". You can provide a description for clarity. This will help users understand that this category is specifically for logging break times.
Save the Hour Type: Ensure to save the new hour type so that it becomes available for timesheet entries.
Assigning the "Break" Hour Type to User's Timesheet Profile:
Navigate to User's Profile: Go to the user's profile settings.
Edit Timesheet Profile: Within the profile, locate the section for timesheet settings.
Add Hour Type: Include the newly created "Break" hour type to the list of available hour types that users can select when logging their hours.
Save Changes: Ensure that all changes are saved so users can start using the "Break" hour type in their timesheets.
Implementation and Training:
Communicate with Users: Inform users about the new "Break" hour type and provide instructions on how to log their break times in their timesheets.
Monitor Utilization: Track the usage of the new hour type to ensure that it is being utilized correctly and effectively for reporting purposes.
