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The Timeline page provides a minute-by-minute visual representation of employee activity throughout the day. It helps managers understand how employees spend their time and identify productivity patterns. https://app.trackpilots.com/timeline

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📌 Overview

The Timeline module displays a graphical timeline of employee activity categorized into Productive, Neutral, Unproductive, and Idle segments. Each block represents tracked activity based on apps, websites, and system usage.
📋 Timeline data is generated automatically when employees use the Trackpilots desktop app. If the Trackpilots app is not running, activity blocks will not appear in the timeline.

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👥 Team & User Filters

Admins can filter timeline data using the following options:

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⏰ Timeline Visualization

The timeline is displayed in hourly segments (12 AM to 11 PM) with colored activity blocks.

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📊 Activity Summary Metrics

Each user timeline includes a summary of total tracked hours.

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📋 Detailed Activity Logs

Below the timeline chart, Trackpilots displays detailed activity logs.

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🔄 How Timeline Data Sync Works

  1. Employee uses the Trackpilots desktop app
  2. App tracks active windows and websites
  3. Productivity rules classify each activity
  4. Timeline blocks are generated in real time
  5. Data is synced to the Trackpilots dashboard

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📈 Use Cases

  • Monitor employee daily workflow
  • Identify productivity peaks and idle gaps
  • Audit work patterns for compliance
  • Optimize team performance and scheduling

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🔐 Privacy & Compliance

Timeline data respects company-defined privacy policies and only tracks work-related activity.
  • Inform employees about activity tracking
  • Configure productivity rules to avoid sensitive tracking
  • Use aggregated data for performance insights

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✅ Best Practices

  • Review timeline with timesheets and screenshots
  • Focus on trends, not micro-monitoring
  • Use idle time insights to improve workflows