Worker Types
The term "worker type" typically refers to the categorization or classification of employees within an organization based on their legal contract / roles / responsibilities, etc.
Common worker types are: Employee, Contractor, Intern, etc. That said, ClayHR allows you to define your own worker types.
How to create custom worker types in ClayHR
- Go to the "Gear" icon and open the "Organization Setup" link.
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- Select "Dashboard" and click on "Worker Types".
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- A list of worker types is displayed, and you can create worker types by clicking on the "New Worker Type" button.
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Setting a worker type
- Click on the "Employee Record Edit" button.
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- Select a work type from the drop-down list.
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- A selected worker type will be shown on the employee record.
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