In Mendato, manual time tracking is enabled by default.
It allows employees to record their working time via the app even without planned operations or scheduled shift times.
This flexible solution is especially helpful when workflows change spontaneously, additional work arises, or planned times are insufficient in practice.
How It Looks in the App
On the home screen you see all planned operations for the day (top) and below that the section for manual time tracking:
By clicking "Start" you can manually clock in at any time.
The "Journey" button is used to track travel time separately.
Why Keep Manual Time Tracking Active?
Benefit | Value |
Flexible When Plans Change | Employees can still record their times |
Document Spontaneous Extra Work | Unplanned services are still captured |
Less Administrative Effort | No manual back-entry by administration |
Time Tracking Without Gaps | Actual times are recorded even when operations are missing |
Typical Everyday Situations
1. Operation Takes Longer Than Planned
An employee is scheduled for a special cleaning over several days.
On the last day, the planned time is not enough.
Since no further operation is set up in the system, the employee can clock in manually via the app.
The additional time is recorded cleanly
No effort for back-entry by dispatch
2. Spontaneous Additional Job On-Site
After the planned stairwell operation, the building manager asks the employee to also clean the trash room.
Since this task is not scheduled in the system, the employee uses manual time tracking in the app.
The effort is recorded
The additional service can be billed
Start Manual Time Tracking – Step by Step
Open the Mendato Operations App
Go to the home screen
Under "Manual Time Tracking", click:
Journey, if you want to document the journey first
Start, to begin working time directly
Object and order can be selected if needed or added afterwards via Personnel > Time Tracking > Edit
Who Is It Suitable For?
Cleaning staff with changing job sites
Replacements or temporary staff
Employees who work independently
Teams with flexible or irregular shift schedules
Want to Restrict It Anyway? Here's How
If you only want to allow planned operations, you can disable manual time tracking for specific users.
Go to Guide "Disable Manual Time Tracking"