Introducing Email Alerts for Late Starters

We're excited to announce a new feature that helps managers stay on top of attendance issues: automatic email alerts for late starters.

What's New

NestedClock now sends instant email notifications when staff members:

• Arrive more than 5 minutes late
• Don't clock in within 15 minutes of their scheduled start time
• Miss their shift entirely

How It Works

1. Set up subscribers: Add up to 5 email addresses to receive alerts
2. Automatic detection: System monitors all clock-ins against rosters
3. Instant notification: Emails sent immediately when issues detected
4. Take action: Contact staff or adjust coverage in real-time

Why We Built This

Based on customer feedback, we learned that:

• Managers can't constantly watch the live monitor
• Late starts often go unnoticed until it's too late
• By the time issues are discovered, the damage is done
• Proactive alerts enable faster response

Key Features

Smart Detection

The system is intelligent about what constitutes "late":

• Compares actual clock-in time to roster
• Accounts for early arrivals (no false alerts)
• Ignores staff not scheduled to work
• Handles multiple shifts per day

Flexible Subscribers

• Add managers, owners, or supervisors
• Each subscriber must verify their email
• Easy to add or remove subscribers
• No limit on how many alerts you receive

Detailed Information

Each alert includes:

• Staff member name
• Location/shop
• Scheduled start time
• Actual clock-in time (if applicable)
• How late they are

Getting Started

Email alerts are available now for all NestedClock customers:

1. Go to Admin → Monitor → Email Alerts
2. Add email addresses for subscribers
3. Verify email addresses (check inbox)
4. Start receiving alerts automatically

Customer Feedback

Beta testers love it:

"I can't be at my computer all day watching who clocks in. These alerts mean I know immediately if someone's late and can call in backup if needed."

What's Next

We're already working on additional alert types:

• Missed clock-out alerts
• Long break notifications
• Overtime threshold warnings
• Custom alert rules

Try email alerts today. Available now in your NestedClock dashboard.