When I Work
Enhance team coordination and operational efficiency by syncing Xola events with When I Work’s staff scheduling platform.
When I Work is a powerful employee scheduling platform designed to streamline communication, boost team accountability, and simplify time tracking for your entire staff. By integrating Xola with When I Work, your real-time events in Xola automatically sync with your staff scheduling, providing a centralized and up-to-date view of your team’s schedule directly within your When I Work dashboard.
This seamless integration helps you manage your workforce more efficiently, reduce scheduling conflicts, and ensure that everyone is aligned on upcoming shifts and events. It’s a smarter, more efficient solution that supports smooth daily operations and keeps your team productive and informed.
User Access: Administrator roles have access to set up When I Work in Xola.
To grant access to users, click here.
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How to Get Started
- Create a When I Work Account
- If you don't have one already, sign up for a When I Work account here.
- Connect When I Work in Xola
- In your Xola account:
- Go to the App Store Tab, find When I Work, and click Install.
- Authorize the Integration by clicking on Authorize.
- In the separate window, enter your primary When I Work username and password to authorize the connection.
- In your Xola account:
How it Works
Once integrated, all new and future reservations made in Xola will appear in your When I Work account as Open Shifts. From there, you can:
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Assign Guides: Manually assign your guides to the open shifts in When I Work.
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Self-Assignment: Allow guides to assign themselves to available shifts through When I Work.
This seamless integration ensures that your scheduling stays up-to-date with real-time events, enhancing operational efficiency.
Note: Any past reservations that were in Xola before the integration connection will have to be manually entered into When I Work.
Tips for Success
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Train Your Staff: Ensure that your team is familiar with both Xola and When I Work platforms to maximize the benefits of the integration.
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Regularly Monitor Shifts: Keep an eye on the Open Shifts in When I Work to promptly assign guides and avoid scheduling conflicts.