How many types of tasks are there?

Sesame lets you create several types of tasks to help users better manage their work. These come in three types: active tasks, tasks by employee, and tasks by project. Active tasks let you see in real time what your team is working on and track project progress. Tasks by employee let you see the work done by each team member and the time spent on each task. Tasks by project let you see the time spent on each project. Together, these three views help you manage work better and make the most of your time.

What makes up a task?

A task is the result of combining the time logged to a project and a specific tag. This lets you assign a specific amount of time to each project and task. These tasks can be used to monitor each project's progress, assign work to team members, and track the time spent on each one.

Who's responsible for creating them?

Managers are responsible for creating and assigning tasks to the employees on their team. This can be done manually, by selecting the employee you want to assign the task to, or automatically, by finding and selecting the best-suited employees for the job. This tool lets managers manage their teams efficiently, track employee progress, and make sure the right work gets done on time.

Are clock ins/outs and tasks linked?

Clock ins/outs are independent of tasks. That means clocking in doesn't start a task, and clocking out doesn't end one. Clock ins/outs are used to measure employees' working time, while tasks are used to measure project progress. Both are separate tools, and both are necessary for managing teams within a company.

How does a project work?

Projects are the tasks and activities employees need to carry out during their workday. You can check each project's profitability and productivity by tracking how long it takes and comparing that against the estimated delivery time and the budget assigned to it.

How do I create a project?

Creating projects is very simple. Go to the “Tasks” section of the platform and select “Projects.” Then click the “Add project” button and start filling in the fields with all the necessary details: the project name, the objective, the start and end dates, and the team members who will take part. Once all the fields are complete, click “Save” to finish creating the project.

How does task management software like Sesame HR help improve productivity?

Sesame HR centralizes tasks on a single platform, cuts down on lost information, and helps teams better prioritize and organize their workload.

Can I assign tasks by department or employee?

Yes. Sesame HR lets you assign specific tasks to users or groups, set deadlines and priorities, and track the status of each task.

What are the advantages of Sesame HR's task manager over spreadsheets?

Sesame HR's task manager automates reminders, centralizes information, allows real-time updates, tracks progress by owner, and avoids the errors or duplication that are common with manual documents.

Can task management software integrate with other HR features?

Yes. A complete platform like Sesame HR lets you link tasks to processes like onboarding, performance reviews, or project management, giving you a full picture of each employee's work.

Task management software

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Coordinating tasks and splitting up responsibilities turns chaotic without the right tools. With Sesame HR, you assign tasks, set deadlines, and track the status of every project in real time.

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Drive collaboration

Centralize your processes on a single platform and make team communication easier.

Boost coordination

Organize tasks and keep track of the time and resources spent on each project.

Improve productivity

Track progress in real time and catch delays or bottlenecks early.

Real-time profitability
by project

Your team works productively, and you see exactly where. Automatic time allocation by project, with instant budget-overrun alerts. No complicated setup.

Our built-in clock-in/out timer eliminates human error. It stops automatically when you clock out, turning that data into profitable projects.

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Smart timer
Time tracking linked to clock in/out, with zero extra effort.
- Stops automatically when you clock out.
- Zero missed entries, guaranteed accuracy.
- Hours logged per task.
- Synced with time tracking.
Profitability by project
Knows instantly whether each project is making or losing money.
- Actual cost vs. budget.
- Catches overruns instantly.
- Adjusts before it's too late.
- Margin visibility by project.
Real-time collaboration
Keep the whole team aligned on every task.
- Comments on every task.
- Automatic notifications.
- Owner assignment.
- Everyone aligned at every moment.
Client billing
Built for consulting firms and agencies.
- Links hours to each client.
- Automatic invoicing.
- Track billable hours.
- Ideal for professional services.
Overrun alerts
Act before you lose margin.
- Instant notifications.
- Alerts when you go over budget.
- Adjust before losing margin.
- Preventive spend control.
Kanban view
Organizes work on a visual board.
- Task board by project.
- Drag tasks between columns.
- Agile workflow management.
- See every task's status at a glance.

What can you do with our task management software?

Organize

Plan the work and assign it to employees, departments, or workplaces.

Classify

Create and assign tags to manage tasks visually.

Manage

Monitor hours in real time and catch bottlenecks.

Get alerted

Get notified when a task stalls or gets forgotten.

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Full visibility into the project

See tasks, teams, progress, and blockers for every project at a glance.
Task management across every device

Use it from the mobile app, the web version, or your browser.
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Get the most out of your data with automatic profitability reports.

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Sesame lets you create several types of tasks to help users better manage their work. These come in three types: active tasks, tasks by employee, and tasks by project. Active tasks let you see in real time what your team is working on and track project progress. Tasks by employee let you see the work done by each team member and the time spent on each task. Tasks by project let you see the time spent on each project. Together, these three views help you manage work better and make the most of your time.
A task is the result of combining the time logged to a project and a specific tag. This lets you assign a specific amount of time to each project and task. These tasks can be used to monitor each project's progress, assign work to team members, and track the time spent on each one.
Managers are responsible for creating and assigning tasks to the employees on their team. This can be done manually, by selecting the employee you want to assign the task to, or automatically, by finding and selecting the best-suited employees for the job. This tool lets managers manage their teams efficiently, track employee progress, and make sure the right work gets done on time.
Clock ins/outs are independent of tasks. That means clocking in doesn't start a task, and clocking out doesn't end one. Clock ins/outs are used to measure employees' working time, while tasks are used to measure project progress. Both are separate tools, and both are necessary for managing teams within a company.
Projects are the tasks and activities employees need to carry out during their workday. You can check each project's profitability and productivity by tracking how long it takes and comparing that against the estimated delivery time and the budget assigned to it.
Creating projects is very simple. Go to the “Tasks” section of the platform and select “Projects.” Then click the “Add project” button and start filling in the fields with all the necessary details: the project name, the objective, the start and end dates, and the team members who will take part. Once all the fields are complete, click “Save” to finish creating the project.
Sesame HR centralizes tasks on a single platform, cuts down on lost information, and helps teams better prioritize and organize their workload.
Yes. Sesame HR lets you assign specific tasks to users or groups, set deadlines and priorities, and track the status of each task.
Sesame HR's task manager automates reminders, centralizes information, allows real-time updates, tracks progress by owner, and avoids the errors or duplication that are common with manual documents.
Yes. A complete platform like Sesame HR lets you link tasks to processes like onboarding, performance reviews, or project management, giving you a full picture of each employee's work.