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Getting Started with The StaffBook

Set up your organization and start managing your HR in under 15 minutes.

1

Create Your Account

Visit app.thestaffbook.com/register to create your free account.

  1. Enter your organization name, admin email, and password
  2. Verify your email address by clicking the link we send
  3. Complete the onboarding wizard with basic company details
  4. You'll be taken to your admin dashboard immediately

💡 Tip: Use your work email for the admin account. You can add additional admins later from Settings → Users.

2

Set Up Your Organization Structure

Before adding employees, set up the structure of your organization:

a) Create Departments

Go to Settings → Departments and add your departments (e.g., Engineering, HR, Finance, Sales).

b) Add Designations

Go to Settings → Designations and create job titles for each department (e.g., Software Engineer under Engineering).

c) Configure Branches (if applicable)

If you have multiple office locations, add them in Settings → Branches.

d) Set Up Work Shifts

Define working hours in Settings → Work Shifts. You can create multiple shifts (Morning, Evening, Night) and assign them to employees.

3

Configure Leave Policies

Set up your leave policies before adding employees:

  • Leave Types: Go to Settings → Leave Types. Default types include Casual Leave, Sick Leave, and Privilege Leave.
  • Leave Balances: Configure annual leave quotas per leave type. These will be assigned to employees automatically.
  • Holidays: Add public holidays in Settings → Holidays. These are excluded from leave count calculations.
4

Add Your Employees

Now you're ready to add employees. Go to Employees → Add Employee.

Required information for each employee:

  • Full name and employee ID
  • Email address (used for login)
  • Department and Designation
  • Date of joining
  • Reporting manager

Bulk Import: Import multiple employees at once using our Excel template in Employees → Import.

✅ Once added, employees receive an email invitation to set their password and access the employee self-service portal.

5

You're Live!

Congratulations! Your StaffBook is ready. Here's what happens next:

  • ✅ Employees can log in and check in/out daily
  • ✅ Leave requests start flowing through the approval workflow
  • ✅ You'll see real-time attendance on your dashboard
  • ✅ Monthly payroll processing is ready to run