Know Within 10 Minutes When a Shift Worker Doesn't Show
A no-show discovered an hour in wrecks the day. Compare clock-ins against the schedule and alert the manager within minutes of a missed start.
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Track Clock-Ins
Feed clock-in events into a sheet (from your time app or a simple check-in form).
- 2
Check Shift Starts
Add a
Schedule Triggerevery 10 minutes comparing scheduled starts against clock-ins. - 3
Detect the Missing
Add an
IFnode flagging anyone 10+ minutes past start with no clock-in. - 4
Alert the Manager
Add a
Twilionode naming the missing worker and shift, suggesting available cover. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and skip a test clock-in. Confirm the alert fires quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What about honest lateness?
Ten minutes' grace filters traffic delays; the manager gets context, not an accusation.
Can it text the worker first?
Yes — ping the worker at +5 minutes, then the manager at +10 if there's still no response.
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