Improve Employee Schedule Joining Process

Description

🚀 USER STORY - Employee Onboarding Enhancement

Story Type: User Experience Improvement
Platform: FlutterFlow Project


User Story:

As an employee, I want multiple ways to join a schedule and use the app so that I can easily connect with my employer or use the app independently based on my needs.


Problem Statement:

Current employee onboarding process is limited and doesn't provide clear guidance on different usage options, which results in:

  • Confusion about how to join employer schedules

  • Lost users who could benefit from standalone usage

  • Poor conversion rates for employee acquisition

  • Unclear app value proposition for different use cases


Acceptance Criteria:

🔗 Deeplink Integration:

  • [ ] Create deeplink system for employer invitations

  • [ ] Generate shareable links that employers can send to employees

  • [ ] Deeplinks automatically connect employee to correct schedule

  • [ ] Include app promotion messaging in deeplink flow

📁 Standalone Usage Option:

  • [ ] Allow employees to use app without employer connection

  • [ ] Provide clear guidance on independent usage benefits

  • [ ] Implement self-service schedule creation for individuals

  • [ ] Explain premium features available for standalone users

📱 Improved Onboarding Flow:

  • [ ] Clear choice between "Join Employer" and "Use Independently"

  • [ ] Step-by-step guidance for each onboarding path

  • [ ] App benefits explanation tailored to user choice

  • [ ] Easy switching between modes if needed

💬 Communication & Promotion:

  • [ ] Automated messaging to employers about app benefits

  • [ ] Employee invitation templates for employers

  • [ ] In-app guidance for both user types

  • [ ] Clear value proposition for each usage mode


User Personas:

Persona 1: Connected Employee

  • Wants to join employer's schedule

  • Needs easy invitation/joining process

  • Values team coordination features

Persona 2: Independent User

  • Wants personal schedule management

  • May not have employer participation

  • Values individual productivity features


Success Metrics:

  • Employee Acquisition: 25% improvement in employee sign-up rate

  • Employer Engagement: Increased employer invitations sent

  • User Retention: Better 7-day retention for new employees

  • Feature Adoption: Higher usage of appropriate features per user type

Estimated Effort: 8-12 hours