Time Tracking
How to limit the available time entry types
In haddock HR you can define which time types, for example: Work, Leave, or Illness, will be available when a person clocks in. This setting is configured at the contract level. Remember that every employee must have an assigned contract, and that the changes you make will only affect the employees linked to the contract you are editing. What is a time type? A time type defines the nature of the time recorded within a day or shift. It lets you classify recorded time accordinSome readers๐งพ How to export audited time entries to Excel in haddock HR
This article explains step by step how to get a detailed time entry report in Excel format, with audit information: who clocked in, whether it was modified, from which device, and when. โ Steps to export audited time entries Go to โTime entry reviewโ In the main menu it is below "Time entries". This is the view where you can review all time entries made by the team. Apply filters before exporting Use the filters at the top to narrow the data to the time entries you wFew readersApprove a time entry
Step-by-step guide to approving a time entry Log in to your haddock HR user dashboard (using your username and password) Click the menu item in the left column called โTime entriesโ [You can also access it from the menu - Time entry review (whichever is easier and more convenient for you)] At the top right, you will find a purple button laFew readersHow to add a comment to a manual time entry ๐ โฑ๏ธ
๐ ๏ธ Step-by-step explanation of how to add a comment to a manual time entry ๐นOnce you are in your haddock HR user dashboard (to log in, use your usual username and password), go to time entries. Then enter your time entry hours manually. ๐นOnce a time entry has been created (it is mandatory that it exists, because without a manual time entry you cannot add a comment), you can add any note you want. ๐นOn the far right of the time entry (in the column where all the time entries are listed), cFew readersTime entry change history for labor inspections
The change history makes it possible to prove the full traceability of any change made to a time entry. Each modification is automatically recorded in the system at the moment it is made. The history is generated chronologically and cannot be edited by standard users, which guarantees the integrity of the information in the event of a labor inspection. How to access the history First, you need to open the time entry list. You can do that from any of these places: Time EntriesFew readersHow do I export time entries to Excel?
To export time entries to Excel, go to the "Time entry review" menu option located under "Time entries" in the side menu: Important ๐ฏ: only users with the administrator role or who are group supervisors can access "Time entry review". Before exporting the time entries to Excel, **you must filter them by tFew readersHow does time entry overwrite work?
In haddock HR, you can enable an option that allows actual time entries to automatically replace the planned clock-in and clock-out times in a shift. This feature is useful so that the schedule reflects what actually happened. How do you enable it? Go to the Rules menu. Within Rules, open the Contracts section. Edit a contract. Go to the Time entries tab. Turn on the option "Overwrite planned shifts with time entries". . What should I do if I could not clock in? ๐คทโโ๏ธ In haddock HR, don't worry if for some reason you could not clock in. Here's how we handle it: Supervisor notification ๐ฒ๐ฌ If a worker cannot clock in, the haddock HR system sendsFew readersIs it mandatory to sign time clock records on paper in Spain? ๐โ
Is it mandatory to sign time clock records on paper in Spain? ๐โ In Spain, working time tracking has been mandatory since May 2019, according to Royal Decree-Law 8/2019. But, attention! You do not need to continue the old practice of signing on paper. ๐ Working time tracking can be done through digital systems such as apps, attendance terminals, or specialized software. haddock HR lets you manage working time tracking digitally, with no paper needed! ๐ฒ๐ผ How doeFew readersHow to review the source and changes of a time entry
From Time entries > Time entry review, the supervisor can check whether a time entry has been modified, how it was recorded, and from which device it was made. This screen shows different icons that provide key information: Yellow icon: indicates that the time entry has been modified. By clicking on the record, you can view the full change history. . To enable this option, follow these steps: ๐ Open the left side menu and select Rules. ๐ Go to the Contracts section. ๐ Find the employeeโs contract where you want to allow manual time entries and click Edit. ๐๏ธ Inside the contract, open the **Time entriFew readersHow to clock a paid break, for example, a breakfast break
If you need to record a paid break, such as a breakfast break, you can do it directly from the main time entry screen. 1. Start your shift From the main screen, clock in as you normally would. Once the time entry is active, two buttons will appear: Stop Break 2. Start the paid break To record a paiFew readersHow to activate the out-of-worksite time entry alert
You can configure the system to generate an alert when an employee clocks in outside the worksite, without blocking the time entry. โ ๏ธ This feature only works from the mobile app downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store. It does not work in the browser or in the responsive version because haddock HR needs access to the exact GPS coordinates. Prerequisite: location configured Before activating the alert, make sure that: The location has the following configured:Few readers๐ Is it legal to round clock-in and clock-out times in time tracking records?
A common question among haddock HR users is whether automatic rounding can be applied when recording employee start and end times. The short answer is: yes, it can, but with conditions. โ๏ธ What does the law say? The obligation to record working time is regulated by: Royal Decree-Law 8/2019, of March 8, on urgent measures for social protection and against labor market insecurity. And by Article 34.9 of the Workers' Statute, which states that: *"The company shFew readersGPS geolocation in time entries
haddock HR lets you record workers' time entry location to provide greater control and traceability. This feature is available both for users clocking in from the mobile app and for those doing it from the browser. ๐ Time entries from the mobile app When a user installs the haddock HR app, they will be asked to accept consent to record their GPS location. Once accepted, each time entry will include the device's GPS coordinates, as long as location is enabled on the phone and permisFew readersHow do I launch the haddock HR time clock terminal?
haddock HR lets you turn a tablet into a time clock terminal by opening a simple browser such as Firefox, Safari, or Chrome. To do this, you must log in to haddock HR as an administrator and click the following button located in the left menu: When you do, the following window will appeaFew readers๐จ How to activate time entry alerts in haddock HR
haddock HR lets you set up automatic alerts that help you monitor schedule compliance, planning changes, and absence management. These alerts are linked to contracts and let you respond to any issue quickly and transparently. โ๏ธ How are alerts activated? โค Step by step: Go to the main menu and open โRulesโ. Access the โContractsโ section. Open the contract where you want to configure alerts. Go to the โAlertsโ tab. Activate the alerts you need and sFew readersDoes haddock HR comply with the new Time Tracking Law in Spain? โ
If you manage a team in Spain, you are probably already familiar with one of the most important labor obligations: recording working hours. Since 2019, all companies have been required to keep a daily record of the hours worked by their employees. โฑ๏ธ The good news? haddock HR helps you comply with this regulation easily, automatically, and without headaches. ๐ฏ Here is everything you need to know: What exactly does the time tracking law require? ๐ According to Royal Decree-LFew readers๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ How to generate a time entry report for an employee for a labor inspection
If you are asked for a time entry report for an employee during a labor inspection, you can generate it easily from haddock HR. This report contains the daily clock-in and clock-out records and complies with the legal time control requirements โ Steps to generate the report: ๐ Go to the time entries section Open the left menu and go to Time entries > Time entry review. ๐ Filter by the requested period At the top, select the start date and end date that corFew readersโ How do I bulk approve time entries in haddock HR?
If you want to approve several time entries at once, you can do it easily from "Time entries" > "Time entry review". Once there: Filter the time entries you want to approve using the available filters (date, alerts, group, or employees). Click the three-dot icon in the top right corner. Select "Approve all filtered time entries". ๐ Important: Only time entries that have both clock-in and clock-out recorded will be approved. **Only theFew readersMake a geolocated time entry
**If you use a browser, you will get an approximate location by IP. Precise geolocation is available through the iOS and Android app. * Log in to haddock HR with your username and password In your main dashboard home, you will find the โTime Entryโ dialog, where you can register your current entry. **Fill in your time entry informatiFew readers๐ How does the "Time entry balance calculation" field work in haddock HR?
In each employeeโs profile in haddock HR you will find the "Time entry balance calculation" field, which defines how recorded hours are compared to calculate their personal balance. This field has two options: Scheduled hours: the time entry balaFew readersMake a manual time entry
Manual time entry is a powerful tool available to your entire team through the haddock HR dashboard. Log in to haddock HR with your username and password Click Time Entries in the left sidebar menu Customize your time entry according to the schedule and needs, as in the following example. *Time entry from 9:00 to 14:00 on March 6: * . Within the contract, go to the Time entriesFew readersWhat is a time entry in haddock HR?
A time entry in haddock HR represents a clock-in or clock-out from the company. In haddock HR, time entries can be made from a computer, from a mobile phone, or from an attendance terminal. Within the same day, haddock HR allows more than one clock-in and clock-out pair so that, for example, someone can leave for lunch and then come back to work.Few readers๐ Working Time Tracking Law: best practices and how to act in haddock HR
Since 2019, all companies have been required to keep a daily record of their employees' working day, as established by the Working Time Tracking Law (Royal Decree-Law 8/2019). This record must be kept for 4 years and must be available at any time during a labor inspection. Below, we explain what to do in haddock HR to comply with the law and how to manage errors or incidents in time entries. โ Best practices for a labor inspection To be prepared, we recommend: 1. **Always reFew readersDid you know haddock HR can integrate with attendance terminals? โฑ๏ธ๐คฉ
That's right! With haddock HR, you not only organize your shifts super efficiently, but we can also integrate with your attendance terminals. That means your employees' time entries reach us in real time, with no more delays or mess! โณโ How does this integration work? ๐ค The integration is super simple and designed so that you do not have to worry about anything. Attendance terminals are those devices (such as time clocks or biometric readers) that your employees use toFew readersShould trips between workplaces be recorded as time entries?
A common question about the working time tracking law in Spain ๐ Since Royal Decree-Law 8/2019 made daily working time recording mandatory, many companies ask: ๐น Do trips count as working time? ๐น What happens if the team works at several sites or visits clients? ๐ The answer depends: ๐ Yes, they count as working time if the trip takes place during the working day, between tasks or workplaces. ๐ No, they do not count if the trip is from home to the first destination (orFew readersHow to set up time clock terminal credentials
If you want to use a time clock terminal without signing in with an employee's credentials, you can configure dedicated credentials for the terminal. Steps to configure the terminal Go to Settings from the main menu. Open General settings. At the top of the screen, find the Time clock terminal section. Enter the terminal email address. Enter the terminal password. Click Save. Once the settings are saved, the terminal can use these dedicated credenFew readers
Employees Roles And Locations
Deactivate an employee
In just a couple of clicks, deactivate any employee in haddock HR to prevent complications in any shift rota. Access haddock HR with your username and password EMPLOYEE PROFILE: Open the profile of the employee who needs to be deactivated from the Employees command in the left sidebar menu DEACTIVATE THE EMPLOYEE INSome readersWhy can an employee have multiple locations in haddock HR? ๐๐ทโโ๏ธ
In day-to-day operations, many employees work in different positions or locations within the company. And in haddock HR we understand that perfectly. That is why you can associate multiple locations with an employee! ๐ What is this for? ๐ค ๐น Real flexibility: An employee can carry out their shift in several different work locations. For example, in a store they might sometimes be at checkout, other times in stockroom, or even in restocking. ๐๐ฌ ๐น **SmartFew readersHow the search works in the employee list
At the top of the employee list, you'll find the Search field. From this field, you can find employees using any of the following data: First name Last name Email Employee code You only need to enter the data in the search field and the list will automatically filter to show matching results. Usage recommendations You can enter only part of the first name or last name to narrow the results. If you know the employee code, that is the fastest and mostFew readersI can't delete an employee - causes and solution ๐งฉ๐ โโ๏ธ
This article explains why you cannot delete an employee in haddock HR and which steps to follow to unblock deletion, if you really need it. Why it cannot be deleted ๐ซ haddock HR protects the integrity of the information: an employee cannot be deleted if any recorded data references them, whether it is active or inactive. The most common cases are: Planned shifts in the Plan associated with that employee. Clock-ins / time records linked to theirFew readersHow to import employees in haddock HR ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Do you have many employees and want to load them all at once? haddock HR makes it very easy! ๐ To import employees, follow these steps: Go to the "Employees" menu in the left sidebar. Click the three-dot icon (top right). Select "Import employees". This will launch a wizard thatFew readers๐ ๏ธ How to create a custom employee field in haddock HR?
Do you need to add extra information to an employee's profile? No problem! With haddock HR, you can create custom fields to adapt it to your specific needs. ๐ฏ 1๏ธโฃ Access the employees menu First, go to haddock HR and head to the employees menu. There you will find the option to manage all your team's information. ๐ฅ๐ผ 2๏ธโฃ Click "Custom fields" Under the employees menu, you'll see an option that says "Custom fields". Click it! ๐ 3๏ธโฃ **Create the new fielFew readersWhat is a location?
Assign each employee their location to understand their coverage, monitor their activity, clock-ins, and other situations in each shift. *A location can be a venue, a work position (kitchen, restaurant floor, office) or, in industrial settings, a production line. Step-by-step guide to assigning a location in haddock HR. Log in to haddock HR (sign in with your username and password) Click the menu in the left-hand column on โEmployeesโ and, in the dropdown that appears, click agFew readersWhat should you do if your account is locked after 10 failed attempts?
For security reasons, your account is automatically locked when incorrect credentials are entered 10 times in a row. How will you know your account is locked? You will receive an email notifying you that your account has been locked due to too many failed attempts. How do you unlock your account? Access the haddock HR website from your browser. Open the support chat from the app itself. Request the account unlock, indicating your name and the email you use to sign in. The sFew readers๐จ What are function colors for in shift planning?
The function colors in haddock HR are a great tool for making your planning more visual and easier to understand! ๐๐ 1๏ธโฃ What are functions? The functions are the tasks or roles your employees perform within the company. For example, in a restaurant you might have functions such as cook, waiter, manager, etc. ๐ด๐จโ๐ณ๐ฉโ๐ผ 2๏ธโฃ Why assign colors to them? Here comes the magic! Function colors let you quickly see which role each employee has in shift plFew readersHow to change an employee's role
To change an employee's access level, go to the Employees section and use the search bar at the top of the list. You can search by first name, last name, email, or employee code. Once you find the employee, open their profile. Change the role Inside the profile, you'll find the Role section, where you can assign: Administrator: full access to the platform and all settings. Employee: can only see their own information (profile, shifts, and related data). SaveFew readersHow to assign a location to an employee ๐๐บ๏ธ
If any of your employees has the gift of ubiquity and can work in different locations, that is a plus for your company and shift planning. Mark that characteristic in haddock HR and make it easier to schedule shifts across your different locations. ๐ ๏ธ ๐บ๏ธ How do you assign a location to an employee? ๐ ๏ธ ๐บ๏ธ ๐นYou only need to go to your haddock HR control panel (where you signed in with your username and password) and open their profile. ๐นOnce inside, go to the FUNCTIONS tab (to followFew readers๐ฅ How do I assign a supervisor within a group in haddock HR?
Assigning a supervisor to a group is very easy, and weโll walk you through it step by step. ๐๐จโ๐ผ๐ฉโ๐ผ 1๏ธโฃ Access the "Groups" menu First, go to the "Groups" menu in the main navigation bar. ๐๐ 2๏ธโฃ Open the desired group Once inside, select the group where you want to assign the supervisor. Click it to open that group's information. ๐ท๏ธ๐ฅ 3๏ธโฃ Go to the "Supervisors" tab Inside the group, you'll find several tabs. Click the "Supervisors" tab to manage the grouFew readers๐ซ How do I remove an employee's access in haddock HR?
If you need to remove an employee's access to haddock HR, it is super easy and fast! Here's how to do it. ๐ 1๏ธโฃ Open the employee profile First, go to haddock HR and head to the employees menu. Find the employee whose access you want to remove. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ผ 2๏ธโฃ Click the "Access to haddock HR" button Inside the employee's profile, you'll find an option called "Access to haddock HR". Click it! And that's it! You have removed that employee's access so easily. โ --Few readers๐จ What are location colors used for in shift planning?
The location colors in haddock HR are a practical, visual way to organize your team by job roles or areas within your business. ๐ข๐ฏ 1๏ธโฃ What are locations? Locations are the different job positions or areas where your team carries out their work. For example, in a hotel you might have locations such as reception, restaurant, pool, etc. ๐จ๐๐ฝ๏ธ 2๏ธโฃ Why assign colors to them? Assigning colors to locations helps you quickly and clearly seeFew readersWhat do I need to set up for each employee to start planning shifts? ๐ ๐
Very easy! ๐ To start planning shifts in haddock HR like a pro, you only need to associate 3 key elements in each employee's profile: ๐น Contract ๐ Defines what type of working pattern your employee has: full-time, part-time, fixed, variable... This helps us know how many hours they should work and ensure everything complies with regulations. Without a contract, we do not know how much they should work! โณ ๐น Shift pattern ๐ This is the shift pattern that will apply tFew readersWhat employee roles exist in haddock HR? ๐ฅ
In haddock HR, we have 3 main roles, each with different access levels and features, so you can manage your team efficiently and in an organized way. Here is everything explained below! ๐ 1. Administrator ๐ง๐ผ The Administrator is the platform's superhero. This role has full access to everything! ๐ช The administrator can: Create and manage companies and legal entities. Configure all system settings. Create, edit, and manage the shifts for the whFew readersHow to import functions via Excel in haddock HR? ๐ฅ๐ ๏ธ
Do you have many functions that you want to load into haddock HR all at once? ๐ฏ Don't worry! You can import them easily from an Excel file. Here's how: 1๏ธโฃ Go to "Employees" > "Functions" From the main menu, go to "Employees" and then select "Functions". ๐งโ๐ป๐ ๏ธ 2๏ธโฃ Click the three-dot menu At the top right, you'll see the three-dot icon (โฎ). Click it to open more options! ๐โจ 3๏ธโฃ Select "Import functions" In the dropdown, choose **"Import functFew readers๐ How do I resend a haddock HR invitation to an employee?
Don't panic! ๐ Sometimes emails get lost among mountains of messages or end up on a deserted island called Spam. ๐๏ธโ๏ธ If an employee has not received their invitation to haddock HR, you can resend it in seconds. So easy! ๐ฅ Here's how to do it step by step: 1๏ธโฃ Go to haddock HR and open the Employees menu. ๐ฅ 2๏ธโฃ Find and select the employee's profile where you want to send the invitation again. ๐ 3๏ธโฃ Once inside the profile, simply click the button that says **"ResenFew readersCreate an employee
Step by step to create a new employee: Sign in to your haddock HR user dashboard (log in with your username and password) Go to the left sidebar menu and click โEmployeesโ. Once inside the โEmployeesโ panel, you'll find a + in the top right. Click it and the dialog box to enter the employee's data will open.Few readersExport your employee list in one click ๐ค๐ฉโ๐ป
In haddock HR, exporting all your employees to Excel is very easy. You only need to: Go to the Employees menu option. ๐ฅ Click the three-dot icon at the top right. โฏ Select "Export employees". ๐โจ In a few seconds, you'll have an Excel file with all your employees' information ready tFew readersHow to configure an employee's multi-role coverage ๐จโ๐ป โก๏ธ ๐จโโ๏ธ
โ๏ธโ๐ฅ If you want and can use members of your team in different roles and functions, add versatility and let haddock HR build shift schedules automatically, taking these specific characteristics into account. ๐ ๏ธ Step by step to configure an employee's multi-role coverage ๐ ๏ธ โช Case 1 (the most common and typical one): ๐น Go to the profile of a specific employee (example: Carmen Ventura). ๐น Open their profile - functions tab and add another function (or job position), for examplFew readersWhy can I associate more than one role with an employee in haddock HR? ๐ฅ๐ ๏ธ
In haddock HR, we think about the real world, where employees do not always do just one thing ๐. Many times, the same worker is multiskilled: they can cover several roles within the business depending on the need. ๐ชโจ That is why, in haddock HR, you can associate multiple roles with the same employee. And it makes perfect sense! ๐ฏ What is this for? ๐ค ๐น Real multiskilling: It lets you reflect that an employee can, for example, work both in reception andFew readersHow to assign a function to an employee ๐ฉโโ๏ธโ
Every employee in haddock HR must have at least one work function. These functions should match the tasks they perform. They can have more than one (what wonderful employees) and thus cover more than one job, shift, and even different locations. So that the haddock HR algorithm can take into account what each employee does when creating shift schedules, it is essential to create and assign their functions. ๐ ๏ธ How do you assign a function to an employee? ๐ ๏ธ It could not be easier. ๐นYouFew readers๐ก๏ธ How to enable the right to disconnect on the employee profile
The right to disconnect is a right established in Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), which guarantees that workers can disconnect from professional communications outside working hours. In haddock HR, you can enable this option so an employee does not receive notifications outside their workday. ๐ Steps to enable it Go to โEmployeesโ In the left sidebar menu, click Employees. Find the employee UsFew readersWhat is a role and what is it used for?
A role is the position or specific function of an employee within a Group that provides a given service. For example, in healthcare, nurse and assistant are different roles. In hospitality, waiter and cook are also roles.Few readersHow to import locations via Excel in haddock HR? ๐ฅ๐ข
Do you have a lot of locations that you want to load into haddock HR? ๐๐บ๏ธ It is super easy with the import from Excel option! Here's how: 1๏ธโฃ Go to "Employees" > "Locations" From the main menu, go to "Employees" and select "Locations". ๐งโ๐ผ๐ 2๏ธโฃ Click the three-dot menu At the top right, you'll see the famous three-dot icon (โฎ). Click it to open the options! ๐โจ 3๏ธโฃ Select "Import locations" In the dropdown menu, choose "Import locations".Few readersHow do users work in haddock HR? Do I have to create them separately? ๐ค๐ฅ
Great news! ๐ In haddock HR, there are no separate users that you need to create manually like in other programs. Here, there are only employees. Every person you manage in haddock HR is an employee, and you simply decide whether to give them access to the platform or not. ๐ How exactly does it work? ๐ When you create an employee in haddock HR, you can choose whether they should have access to the system or not. That easy! ๐ If you give them access, theyFew readersSupervisor permissions in a group
To assign a supervisor to a group, go to Settings in the left-hand menu, open Groups, and inside the relevant group go to the Supervisors tab. From there, click the blue button to add a new supervisor and select the employee. Next, define the permissions they will have over that group. The available permissions are: Can edit planning Allows existing shifts within the group's plans to be deleted and modified. Can create and edit shifts Allows new shifts to be createdFew readers๐ How do I change my password in haddock HR?
Changing your password in haddock HR is very easy, and weโll walk you through it step by step! ๐๐ป 1๏ธโฃ Access your profile First, go to your profile. To do this, click the profile image (if you have one, or your initials) found at the bottom left of the screen. ๐ค๐ 2๏ธโฃ Click "Change password" Inside your profile, you'll see several options. Look for the button that says "Change password" and click it. ๐ฑ๏ธ๐ 3๏ธโฃ Enter your new password Now it is time to cFew readersHow to send invitations to employees in bulk
If you need to give several employees access to haddock HR at once, you can send invitations in bulk to all users who have not yet activated their accounts. Steps to send the invitations Go to Employees from the main menu. At the top right of the screen, click Send invitation to employees who have not activated their account. Confirm the action. Once complete, every employee who has not yet activated their account will receive an invitation email. , so it cannot be modified. It calculates the difference between: Clocked hours (actual check-in and check-out records) Target hours defined in the contract This balance reflects what the person actually worked according to their clock-ins. ๐ Hours Balance This account calculates the differenSome readersHow to assign annual hours manually using an account
How to assign annual hours using an account To set an annual target of, for example, 1,748 hours without modifying the contract or relying on the weekly calculation, you can use a manual account. This method lets you directly record the annual total for each employee. 1. Create the "Annual hours" account Go to Settings Open Rules > Accounts Click Create account Name: Annual hours Account type: Hours Save  that works in a very similar way to bank accounts. Within each account there are positive (+) and negative (-) transactions. For example, the "Vacation taken" account adds +1 every time you schedule a vacation day for an employee. The relationship between accounts and transactions Accounts are located in the "Rules" section of the main menu. . Assign a name to the rule, for example: Holiday hours. Under Time type, select Work time. Under Account: select an account called **HolidFew readersImport transactions from Excel
๐น๏ธ If you still don't know what a transaction is, you can start with this article: https://help.plain.ninja/es/articles/11146223-que-es-una-transaccion When you need, for example, to load unused vacation from the previous year for several employees into the system account "Vacation to enjoy", you can do it via Excel to avoid repetitive manual work. Go to the transactions section From the main menu, you'll findFew readersโ๏ธ How to customize the accounts shown in Planning
In haddock HR, you can decide which accounts you want to see and how they are displayed. To configure it, follow these steps: 1๏ธโฃ Open a plan Open any plan from Planning. 2๏ธโฃ View settings menu In the top right corner, click the three-dots menu and select Configure views. 3๏ธโฃ CFew readersWhat is an Account and what is it for?
An Account is a container for time in Hours or Days. For example, in the "Worked Hours" account are the working hours of each employee. And in the "Vacation Taken" account are the vacation days taken by each employee. To create a new account, go to the "Rules" option in the main menu and then click "Accounts". . ๐ซ Why exclude them on holidays? If a persoFew readersHow to create a contract ๐ โ๐ผโ
Contracts in haddock HR are not the same as employment contracts. โ๏ธโ๐ฅ **They are a set of work rules or policies that affect one or N employees. **โ๏ธโ๐ฅ Something absolutely essential to get the most out of haddock HR, your key tool and solution for people management and shift creation. โ ๐ Learn more HERE about what contracts are in haddock HR. ๐ ๏ธ How do you create contracts in haddockFew readers๐ทโโ๏ธ ๐ How do I assign a contract to an employee
A contract in haddock HR is one of the most useful applications for quickly spreading your employees' work rules without wasting a minute. ๐๐ Discover HERE what a contract is in haddock HR and HERE how to create a contract in just a few clicks ๐๐ ๐ ๐ทโโ๏ธ How to assign a contract to an employee ๐น You need to go to the employee record and, in the hoFew readersHow do rules work in haddock HR? ๐โจ
In haddock HR, rules are super important for automatically calculating variables such as worked hours, overtime, night work, and much more. And they're really easy to use! ๐ You can find them in the main menu ๐ "Rules". There are 3 types of rules: Calculated ๐งฎ These rules let you perFew readers๐ค How to calculate night work with rules
If you want to automate the calculation of night hours (for example, from 22:00 to 06:00) in haddock HR, you can do it easily using a rule. Here's how to configure it step by step: โ 1. Create the destination account Before creating the rule, you need to have a hours-type account where the night hours will accumulate. Go to the left side menu and open Rules > Accounts. Click the โ+โ button at the top right. Create an account with: Name: for example,Few readers๐ โ๐ผโ What is a contract
Contracts in haddock HR are not the same as employment contracts. โ๏ธโ๐ฅ **They are a set of work rules or policies that affect one or N employees. **โ๏ธโ๐ฅ โ๏ธ Example: If there are 17 employees who follow a 20-hour-per-week schedule, there will be 1 contract with these conditions applied to all these employees. If you go to the contract, you'll see all the employees assigned to that contract. ๐ช It's a very useful tool because you can create contracts or work rules that apply to different emFew readersWorked Hours and Target Hours Accounts
In haddock HR, there are two key accounts related to hours: Worked hours Target hours The worked hours account shows the actual hours worked. It is the result of the clock-ins recorded in the system. The target hours account shows the hours that were expected according to the contract. It is calculated from the contract settings and the working days. Comparing both accounts makes it possible to see whether a person has worked more or less than expected. . They are not the same as purchase invoices and delivery notes in the main haddock Documents module. Saving documents has never been easier! ๐๐ With haddock HR, you can upload documents directly from each employee's profile, all in a super fast and hassle-free way! Follow these simple steps: 1๏ธโฃ Access haddock HR and find the profile of the employee you want to upload the document to. ๐ค 2๏ธโฃ InsFew readersWhich roles can start a document signature with Signaturit
These steps are for haddock HR employee files. They are not the same as purchase invoices and delivery notes in the main haddock Documents module. The action of starting or requesting the signature of a document is limited by user permissions. Roles with permission Only users with the Administrator role can: Start a signature request. Send documents for signature. Roles without permission The following roles cannot start signature processes: SupervisorsFew readers๐ How do you upload payroll slips from a single PDF in haddock HR?
These steps are for haddock HR employee files. They are not the same as purchase invoices and delivery notes in the main haddock Documents module. If you have all the month's payroll slips in a single PDF file (one payroll slip per page), haddock HR lets you upload them automatically and place them in the corresponding folder for each employee, comparing the National ID or employee code with a field inside the document itself. โ Who can use this feature? ๐ Only usersFew readers
Shifts And Time Types
Everything you need to know about breaks
In Spain, labor law establishes certain mandatory breaks during the workday to ensure the health and well-being of employees. These breaks are regulated by the Workers' Statute and other regulations. Below, I explain the most important breaks that must be respected: 1. Daily rest between shifts ๐๏ธ Regulations state that there must be at least 12 hours of rest between the end of one workday and the start of the next. This means that if an employee finishes work at 8PopularHow to assign a shift wheel to an employee
To assign a shift wheel to an employee, follow these steps: Go to the Employees section Go to the Employees menu and select the employee you want to assign a shift wheel to. Open the employee profile Inside the employee profile, click the Shift Wheel tab. Add a new wheel Click the + button to assign a new wheel. Select the shift wheel In the dropdown, choose the shift wheel you want to assign. Keep in mind that you must have created that wheel beforehSome readersI can't delete a shift wheel
If you cannot delete a shift wheel, it is usually because it is assigned to one or more employees. As long as that association exists, the system will not allow you to delete it. How do you fix it? Go to the employee profile Go to the employees menu. Open the profile of the employee associated with the shift wheel. Remove the association with the wheel Inside the profile, look for the Shift Wheels section. Remove the shift wheel that is linked. 3Some readersWhat are Shift Rotas and what are they for?
Shift Rotas are the weekly patterns of work shifts (also called "schedules") for Employees. For example, an Employee's Shift Rota for a Monday-to-Friday full-time schedule would be 5 workdays and 2 days off (Saturday and Sunday). In haddock HR, Shift Rotas linked to Employees make it possible to automatically plan work shifts for the whole year. This way, once you have assigned a Shift Rota to an Employee, you only need to open the planning view andFew readersWhy can't I delete a shift and how do I deactivate it?
In some cases, when trying to delete a shift, the system does not allow it. This happens because the shift is already scheduled or assigned in the calendar. To protect the integrity of historical planning, shifts that have been used cannot be deleted. How to stop a shift from appearing If you no longer want to use a shift, you can deactivate it. Go to Settings. Open Shifts. Edit the corresponding shift. Turn off the Active option. Save the changes.Few readersWhen are night hours considered?
In Spain, a night shift is considered to be one in which the worker performs at least three hours of their working day between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, if an employee regularly works during that time, they are considered a night worker. The law establishes special protections for these employees: their working day cannot exceed 8 hours of effective work in a 24-hour period if they perform dangerous tasks or tasks requiring significant physical effort. All to protect thFew readersCreate a work shift
Any planning needs its elements perfectly created in order to succeed. Learn quickly how to create a work shift to design schedules that help your business and your team. Log in to haddock HR with your username and password Click on "Shifts" in the left-hand menu Click the purple + in the upper-right corner Fill in all the data required inFew readersHow to limit the visibility of shift wheels by group
When there are many shift wheels (planning patterns across different sites or teams), it can be confusing for all supervisors to see wheels they do not use. To avoid that, you can limit their visibility by assigning them to specific groups. What does this setting do? It allows a shift wheel to be visible only to the supervisors who manage certain groups. If a supervisor is not assigned any of those groups, the wheel will not appear in their list. How to set it up Go toFew readers๐งพ How to import shifts from Excel
If you already have your shifts organized in an Excel file, you can import them easily into haddock HR to speed up planning. ๐ Where is the import option? Go to Shifts > click the three dots button (top right corner) > select Import shifts. ๐ Excel file format Your file must have the following header: Name | Description | Border Color | Background Color | Start 1 | End 1 | Start 2 | End 2 | Groups | Day Types ๐ Explanation of each column Name: Shift nFew readersWhat is a shift and what is it for?
In haddock HR there are 3 types of shift: Presence: These are work shifts Absence: Holidays, illness, leave, doctor visits, etc. Rest: For example, during the weekendFew readersWhat is a time type?
A time type is the quality of time within a Shift. For example, in a morning Work Shift from 9h to 14h, the time type is "Work". In this same shift, we could set 20 minutes of time type "Break".Few readers
Absence And Vacation Management
How to stop hourly absences from adding target hours in haddock HR
In haddock HR, target hours represent the time a person should work within a given period. When an intraday hourly absence is recorded - for example, a sickness absence of only a few hours during the workday - that time should not be considered target hours, since it is not expected working time. If this configuration is not set correctly, absence hours can end up being added to target hours, which alters the calculation of the daily balance and working time compliance. To avoid this,Some readersThe most important vacation policies for your business ๐๐
Vacation is an employee right, but it is also a responsibility for companies to make sure everything runs smoothly while their teams enjoy a well-deserved break. ๐ In Spain, vacation policies are regulated by law, and as a company it is essential to know them well to avoid misunderstandings and make sure everyone complies with the rules without losing productivity. Ready? Let's review the key points! ๐ 1. Minimum annual vacation days ๐๏ธ Spanish law states that allFew readersAssign sick leave with no end date (indefinite) ๐ฉบ๐๏ธ
In this guide you will see how to leave sick leave without an end date by assigning it through a shift pattern for absences. The pattern will repeat automatically until you stop it. 1) Create the absence shift pattern (IT) โ๏ธ Go to Shifts โ Shift patterns and click New pattern. In the creation pop-up, use the left-hand filter for the Absence type. In the shift list, click IT (the absence you will use for the sick leave). Select all 7 daysFew readersMost common absence types๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ผ
In the Spanish work environment, there are several allowed absences that employees can request depending on their personal or professional needs. Here are the most common types: 1. Temporary Incapacity (IT) ๐ฅ When an employee is ill or has had an accident, it is considered temporary incapacity. The company must receive the sick note in order to manage the absence. 2. Personal Matters ๐ These are days off to handle non-urgent personal matters.Few readersCalendar-day holidays and working-day holidays
In haddock HR, the type of holidays that applies to an employee is defined in their contract, under Settings > Contracts, in the Annual holidays - General parameter. This parameter determines how the active days of the holiday shift should be configured, and it is key that both match to avoid planning errors. , leave, etc. โค How do you access it? Go to the main menu and select โAbsencesโ. YouFew readersRequest an absence or holiday
To request an absence, go to the "Absences" option in the main menu on the left: Inside Absences, click the "+" button you will find at the top right:  holidays or any absence that has already been managed. It requires Supervisor or Administrator permissions. 1) Go to Managed absences ๐ Go to Absences. Inside Absences, open the Managed absences section. In this view, for each record you will see: ๐ค Employee who made the request. ๐ Period selected (start and end dates). ๐ท๏ธ Absence type (holidays, sick leave, leave, etc.). ๐ *StatusFew readersView accrued holidays up to today
When creating a view in haddock HR, you can choose three calculation types, applicable to both holidays and any type of absence, for example temporary incapacity, depending on the period you want to analyze: Until year-end Shows the balance the employee will have generated up to December 31. By period Shows the balance generated exclusively within the selected period. For example, if you open a two-month period, only the holidays or absences **generatedFew readers๐ด How to recover worked public holidays as vacation days in haddock HR
If your team works on some public holidays and you want those days to be automatically compensated with holiday days to enjoy later, you can easily configure it in haddock HR with a special shift and a rule. Here we explain how to do it step by step: ๐ ๏ธ 1. Create a special shift for worked public holidays Go to Shifts from the side menu. Click the โ+โ button to create a new shift. Give it a descriptive name, for example: FT - Worked public holiday. In the shiftFew readersAttach documents when you request an absence ๐๐
In haddock HR, besides requesting your absences quickly, you can also attach documents to justify the request. That way everything stays perfectly recorded! ๐ When you are requesting an absence (for example, vacation or sick leave), you will see that you have the option to add an attachment. How does it work? Go to the "Absences" section in the main menu. Click the "+" button to create a new request. Fill in your absence details (type, dates, comments...). In tFew readersCalculation of target hours on vacation by calendar days
This article applies only to companies where vacation is counted in calendar days, which is common in hospitality and restaurant businesses. If your collective agreement converts vacation into working days, this calculation does not apply to you. In these sectors, a common practical issue arises: how many target hours should be deducted when an employee does not take full weeks? If vacation were always from Sunday to Saturday the calculation would be simple, but in practice employees take pFew readersStep by step to set up an hourly absence
*Before accessing absences, as the HR lead or manager, you will need to enable / allow each user - employee to create โhourly absencesโ. To do this, follow these simple steps: * 1. Allow hourly holidays If you want to, for example, allow holidays by the hour, you must edit the "V" shift and allow hourly holidays. **Important **๐ฏ: this action can only be performed by a user with the administrator role.  โฎ ๐น Select "Import absences". ๐ฅ  Go to Rules โ Transactions โ๏ธ In the left-hand menu, open Rules. Open Transactions. You will see the history of movements (vacation, worked hours, contract hours, etc.). 2) Create the manual transaction โ Click the + button (top right). In Employee, search for and select the person. For **multiple eFew readersCompensate overtime with vacation days ๐โก๏ธ๐ด
This article explains the usual process in haddock HR for compensating extra hours worked by adding vacation days through a manual transaction. Prerequisites โ Permission to access Rules โ Transactions and create/edit transactions. The Vacation to enjoy account defined in your environment. 1) Go to Rules โ Transactions โ๏ธ In the left menu, go to Rules. Open Transactions. You will see the history of movements: vacations, workedFew readers๐ซ Create a new absence shift
To create an absence shift in haddock HR, follow these steps: Go to the Shifts menu ๐: In the main haddock HR interface, open the menu and select โShiftsโ. Click โ+โ to add a shift โ: Click the โ+โ button on the Shifts screen to start creating a new shift. Fill in the creation form โ๏ธ: Complete the details for the new absence shift: Enter the absence shift name (for example, โHolidayโ, โLeaveโ, etc.). Select a color ๐จ so it is easy to identify in thFew readers๐ด๐ Introduction to the "Absences" section
Welcome to the "Absences" section in haddock HR! ๐๏ธ๐ฒ Your perfect place to manage and check everything related to your holidays, leave, and sick leave, in a super visual and simple way! ๐โจ What can you do in "Absences"? ๐น Annual view grouped by month: You get a global view of the whole year, with absences organized month by month. Everything under control! ๐ ๐ ๐น Quick access to: Holidays taken ๐ Planned holidays ๐ Leave ๐ Sick leave ๐คFew readersWhat is an Absence?
In haddock HR, an absence is going on holiday, temporary incapacity (IT), or any type of leave such as, for example, personal matters. Absences and holidays in haddock HR can be of 3 types: By the hour Full day Several days Absences can be created within the shifts menu in the main menu: Once inside Shifts, to createFew readersHow can I limit the allowed absence requests?
In haddock HR, you can limit which types of absences and leave your employees can request. To do this, you need to edit the contract by first going to Rules > Contracts in the main menu on the left: Then edit the contract or contracts assigned to the employees whose absence requestsFew readersโ๏ธ How to configure the behavior of vacation and target hours in haddock HR
In haddock HR, target hours are the theoretical hours a person should work each day, according to the assigned contract. These hours are used to measure whether someone has completed their working day and to calculate the balance of hours worked. However, when a person is on vacation, on sick leave (IT), or on any other justified absence, you may not want those target hours to count. Below we explain how to configure this correctly. ๐ฏ What are target hours? **TargFew readersโ ๐ How do you approve an absence in haddock HR?
If you are a Supervisor or Administrator in haddock HR, approving (or rejecting) absences is very easy. ๐๏ธ๐ ๐น First, go to the "Absences" menu > "Approve absences". There you will see a queue of requests ๐จ with: Employee name ๐ฉโ๐ป๐จโ๐ป Absence type ๐ Requested day or days ๐ ๐น From that list, you can simply click "Approve" โ or "Reject" โ for each request. That quick and easy! โก๐ . Go to Shifts and calendars. Select Shifts. Use the filter to find the shift type you want to edit, such as Absence or Vacation. Click the shift to open its settings.  in bulk. ๐๏ธโจ 1) Select individual cells ๐ฑ๏ธ Click each calendar cell to select it (๐ฒ โ โ๏ธ). In the top bar you will see the counter of selected cells (๐ข). If you click a selected cell again, it will be deselected. . From Planning > My shift preferences, where you will find the same option.  1. Create availability shifts It is essential to create availability shifts in haddock HR for each employee. It is easy. For example, if I am available from 9Few readersHow do you import shifts from Excel in haddock HR planning? ๐โจ
Importing shifts in haddock HR is super simple and fast! ๐ If you already have a shift schedule in an Excel file, you can upload it directly to the platform by following these steps: Go to the main menu ๐ "Planning". In the upper right corner, click the three-dots icon โฏ. Select "Import planning" ๐ฅ.  gives you more precise control over shifts and helps you adapt better to changing operational needs. Below we explain how to set everything up correctly so you can get the most out of this feature. 1. Create the base hourly shifts First, create shifts for each time slot you want to use. For example, if your operation runs from 9:00 to 20:00: Go to the left sidebar > Shifts Click the "+" Create shift button CreatFew readersWhat do I gain by planning shifts with haddock HR instead of using Excel? ๐ ๐ฅ๏ธ
If you still use Excel to plan your employees' shifts, you probably already know how draining and error-prone it can be. ๐ In haddock HR, we have a faster, more efficient, and stress-free solution for managing your team's shifts. Here is everything you gain by moving to a specialized platform like haddock HR instead of sticking with Excel. ๐ 1. Time savings โณโก When you use Excel, shift planning can become an endless task. You have to **enter datFew readersMove shifts in planning
When you want to move a shift from one employee to another, just drag it with the mouse from one day to another. You can also do this between different employees.Few readersDid you know that in haddock HR you can plan shifts... and also in 30-minute or 1-hour blocks? โฑ๏ธ๐ค
That is right. In haddock HR we do not just assign full shifts - we can also manage mini shifts to adapt to the most dynamic businesses! ๐ข๐ Thanks to our smart planning AI, we can break the day into 30-minute or 1-hour blocks and assign exactly the staff you need at each moment. ๐ง ๐ฅ Why is it so powerful? ๐ ๐น Because in many businesses (like stores, hotels, restaurants, or hospitals!) staff demand changes every hour. ๐น Sometimes you need **moreFew readersMove or copy a shift in the shift plan ๐ฅท
Reposition or duplicate any shift in the plan by dragging it directly on the calendar. Step 1: Drag the shift to its new position Click the shift you want to move or copy and, without releasing it, drag it to the destination day or time slot. Step 2: Choose whether to move or copy Before you drop the shift, a message will appear with two options: Move โ the shift is removed from its original position and placed at the destination. Copy โ the original shift remains in place andFew readers
Calendars And Day Types
What is a Calendar and what is it for?
The Calendar in haddock HR lets you define the default Day Types from Monday to Sunday and the special days for the entire year. A special day can be a holiday, an eve of a holiday, or any other day you need to distinguish from a normal workday.Few readersHow can I import holidays from an Excel file in haddock HR? ๐ โก๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ
Very easy! ๐ In haddock HR, you don't need to waste time entering holidays one by one manually. ๐ โโ๏ธ You can import them directly from an Excel file in just a few clicks. Faster than lightning! โก Here's how: ๐น 1. Go to the main "Calendar" menu ๐ From the haddock HR navigation panel, open the Calendar section, where you can see all the important days for your organization. ๐น 2. Click the three-dots menu โฏ At the top right, you'll see the classic three-dots button (yes,Few readers๐ What are day types in haddock HR?
Day types in haddock HR are a super useful tool that lets you customize and organize your planning calendar. ๐๏ธโจ That way, you never lose track of what kind of shift you are working with! 1๏ธโฃ Where can you find them? Day types are located under Calendar in the main menu of haddock HR. You just need to go there and start configuring them! ๐ ๏ธ 2๏ธโฃ What are they for? Day types are used to link to your planning calendar and to employee absences.Few readers๐ โจ How do I clone a calendar in haddock HR?
Need to duplicate a calendar to save time? ๐ In haddock HR it's super easy! Follow these steps: 1๏ธโฃ Go to the "Calendar" menu Open the main menu and click "Calendar". There you'll see all the calendars you've created. ๐ ๐ 2๏ธโฃ Find the calendar you want to clone Locate the calendar you want to copy. No need to create it again from scratch. You're going to save a lot of work! ๐ช๐ 3๏ธโฃ Click the three-dots menu On the right side of the calendar name you'll seeFew readersHow to assign public holidays to employees using calendars
In haddock HR, public holidays are not assigned directly to each employee. Instead, they are managed through calendars, which are then assigned to groups. Employees automatically inherit the public holidays from the calendar associated with their group. Step 1: Create or configure a calendar Go to Settings. Open the Calendars section. Select an existing calendar or create a new one. By default, you will find a calendar named Default calendar, which you can useFew readers
Forecasting And Sales Prediction
Why do we create forecasts in haddock HR? ๐๐ฎ
In haddock HR, forecasts are a powerful tool that help businesses anticipate what will happen in the future and optimize their operations. Here are some key use cases across different sectors: 1. Forecasting room occupancy in hotels ๐จ๐ In the hotel sector, forecasts play a fundamental role in predicting room occupancy. By analyzing past booking data, special events, and peak seasons, haddock HR lets you project how many rooms will be occupied in theFew readers๐ฅท Create my first forecast
Step 1: Access the Forecast module To access the forecast module, go to **"Scheduling" in the main menu **which you will find on the left side of the screen. Once inside "Scheduling", click the "Forecasting" button located at the top right: . In the top-right corner, click the three dots. Select Configure widget templates. Edit the template yoFew readersCustomize the Dashboard
In this article we explain how to customize your haddock HR dashboard in the finest detail for greater agility, ideal for creating custom dashboards for both employees and supervisors. ๐ Log in to haddock HR with your username and password Click Home in the left sidebar menu From here, you need to go to the three-dot menu in the top rigFew readers
Groups And Staffing Needs
I can't delete a group โ causes and solution๐งฉ๐๏ธ
This article explains why you cannot delete a group and what steps to take to unblock the deletion. Why can't I delete a group? ๐ซ Usually the system prevents a group from being deleted because it is in use. The most common reasons are: There are planning/shifts associated with that group, linked to some employee, whether they are active or inactive. Some employee (active or not) still has that group linked in their profile. As long as any of theseSome readersWhat is an FTE?
An FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) is a way of measuring the amount of work done by a person or a team, compared with a full workday. ๐ For example: 1 FTE means one person working full time (for example, 40 hours a week). 0.5 FTE would be someone working part time (20 hours a week). 2 FTE can be two full-time people or four people working part time. It is used to plan, calculate costs, and manage teams, especially when there are part-time workers oFew readersWhat is a Group and what is it for?
A group contains a set of employees who provide a specific service. For example, in a group you could have all the employees who provide service in a restaurant: waiters, cooks, and staff at the bar making coffees and charging customers. Simply put, a group is used to plan both work and absence shifts (vacations, illness, leave, etc.). It also allows you to see the accumulated hours worked over a given period.Few readersHow to assign a group to an employee ๐ฌโ๐ซโ
If your company has more than one work site, what better way than to have your employees in haddock HR organized according to their location and work site. That way, each one will be in their corresponding GROUP. Organization is the foundation of labor efficiency and optimization. haddock HR is your best ally for this. ๐ ๏ธ ๐ฌ๐ซ How do you create groups in haddock HR? ๐ ๏ธ๐ฌ๐ซ ๐น Go to the vertical left-hand tools bar and click on GROUPS. 