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title: Navigating the Dashboard
description: Learn how to navigate the Time Clock Admin Panel dashboard in Commerce7. Review employees, manage settings, and export payroll data—all in one place.
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June 17, 2025

# Navigating the Dashboard

## The Time Clock Admin Panel Dashboard is the central hub for managing your team, and accessing advanced features like PTO, tips, commissions, and more. This guide walks you through each section so you can confidently manage your staff’s time and payroll data.

### **How to Access the Dashboard**

1. Go to **Store \> Time Clock Admin Panel** in Commerce7
2. Click the **Dashboard** tab in the top navigation bar

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### **Dashboard Sections Explained**

#### 📊 **Status**

Shows how many employees are currently:

- **Clocked In**
- **On Break / Lunch**
- **Clocked Out**

> This is useful for understanding shift coverage at any moment during the day.

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#### 📅 **Schedule**

Displays upcoming scheduled shifts:

- **Today** – List of employees scheduled to work today
- **Tomorrow** – Employees scheduled for the following day

> This section helps you plan coverage and ensure accountability with scheduled staff.

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#### ✅ **Pending Approvals**

Shows a list of recent **timesheet edits** that are awaiting admin review:

- Name of employee
- Type of approval (e.g., Timesheet Edit)
- How long ago the edit was submitted
- A **View** button to open the approval and take action

You can also click **View All** to see the full list of pending approvals.

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### **Navigation Tips**

- Use the **Approvals** tab to take action on timesheets listed in the dashboard
- Check the **Schedule** section early in the day to prepare for staffing
- Monitor the **Status** section to track current clock-in activity

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### **FAQs**

**Q: Why aren’t scheduled employees showing up?**  
A: Scheduling must be enabled and assigned in the **Schedule** tab. This feature is currently in early access.

**Q: Why does it say 0 Clocked In?**  
A: Employees must clock in from **POS \> Time Clock**. If they forget, they will not appear here.

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