The Productivity Tracker is a core feature of Timus Manager that empowers organizations to monitor, analyze, and optimize workforce efficiency. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for managing and utilizing the Productivity Tracker, along with detailed insights into Application Classification and Categorization.
This feature allows you to monitor user activities on Windows and macOS systems through the Timus Connect Application. It categorizes application usage as Productive, Unproductive, or Neutral and provides actionable insights through intuitive reports.
Key Features:
- Automatic application classification using AI.
- Customizable categorization to align with organizational goals.
- Team-based application configuration for granular productivity analysis.
- Comprehensive reports for users, teams, and applications.
📌 The feature must be activated in the Agent Profiles section to enable Productivity Tracker.
Enabling the Productivity Tracker
- Navigate to Users & Teams > Agent Profiles.
- Click on an existing Agent Profile or create a new one by selecting Create New.
- Select the Windows or macOS tab.
- Enable the toggle for Productivity tracker.
⚠️ Users assigned to this profile will automatically be monitored while signed into the Timus Connect Application.
Application Classification and Categorization
Applications are automatically classified into Predefined Categories and assigned a Predefined Classification by the system. You can:
- Override predefined values by setting a Selected Classification or Selected Category.
- Customize configurations based on teams for more granular reporting.
Editing Application Details
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Go to Settings > Configurations > Productivity tab.
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Locate the application in the table and click Edit.
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Update the following fields:
- Selected Classification:
- Choose between Productive, Neutral, or Unproductive.
- Selected Category:
- Reassign the application to an appropriate category.
- Team-Based Customization:
- Add team-specific configurations by selecting a team, category, and classification.
⚠️ Changes will reflect in reports and productivity metrics across relevant users or teams.
- Selected Classification:
Accessing Productivity Reports
Productivity data can be reviewed in the Insights > Productivity Reports section. Reports are divided into the following tabs:
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Overview:
- Displays total productivity metrics, top users, teams, and applications.
- Users:
- Provides individual user activity and productivity rates.
- View user reports, including active time, productivity breakdown, and application usage. Click Details for a deeper analysis.
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Teams:
- Offers insights into team-level productivity trends.
- Examine team-wide productivity, categorized by total productive and unproductive time.
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Applications:
- Highlights application usage patterns and their impact on productivity.
- Review application usage trends, categorized by predefined and selected values.
📌 Use the Export button to download reports in CSV format for further analysis.
Technical Considerations
- Windows Security Settings:
- Ensure active-win-windows.exe is whitelisted in Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPPs) to avoid interference.
- macOS Permissions:
- Grant Full Disk Access, Accessibility, and Screen Recording permissions to the Timus Connect Application for seamless tracking.
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