So, what is a PWA, and how can it make your life easier? Let's explore why this transition is happening and its benefits.
Picture yourself as a manager balancing employee schedules, adapting to constant changes, and striving to keep your team happy and productive. You're always busy, hopping between devices to check schedules, approve time-off requests, or make shift adjustments. Then, you hit a snag out of nowhere — your app isn't syncing, or even worse, it needs an upgrade before you can finish what you were doing. We totally understand how frustrating that can be and how it can impact your productivity.
Device-dependent apps feel handy—until they become a hassle. Compatibility problems, frequent updates, and dependence on app stores introduce avoidable friction. These challenges hinder your team, lead to inefficiencies, and ultimately drain your time and resources.
At Orbital Shift, we saw this problem and knew there was a better way to serve you and your workforce.
A Progressive Web App (PWA) combines the best of both worlds: the seamless experience of a native app and the ease of website accessibility. It's fast, reliable, and works on any device with a web browser. Built using the same web technologies initially intended for smartphones, PWAs deliver an app-like experience in your browser. Here's what makes a PWA unique:
A PWA eliminates the need to download or install an app. Just open your browser, log in, and start working. You can access Orbital Shift instantly using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. You can even save the PWA to your home screen like any regular app, ensuring easy access whenever necessary.
Say goodbye to bothersome app store notifications. Our PWA updates automatically when you open it so that you can enjoy the latest features without effort.
PWAs prioritize speed. Whether approving time-off requests, creating schedules, or reviewing reports, you'll enjoy faster load times and seamless navigation.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can send push notifications, keeping users updated even when the app isn't open. This provides you with functionality unavailable to regular websites.
Take advantage of location services and make it easier to track where employees are working, send reminders when they're near a job site, or adjust schedules based on real-time location. This creates smoother coordination and saves time compared to manual updates or desktop-based systems.
Since PWAs operate via browsers, they reduce the necessity for costly app development across various platforms. This allows us to allocate more resources to developing the features you enjoy.
Yes, some of the biggest software companies in the world are delivering a native mobile app experience within your mobile browser. Spotify, Starbucks, Target, Instagram, Forbes, and Airbnb are just a few examples of companies improving their users' mobile experiences.
¹After February 13, we anticipate that our current apps will continue to function on users' phones for a limited time. However, they will no longer receive support or updates.
During the initial stages of our upgrade, our PWA (pwa.orbitalshift.com) will provide complete functionality for your users in the Employee Role. Admins and managers who want to experience the same mobile functionality as before can still navigate to m.orbitalshift.com or continue to use the app on their phones. In the coming months, we will sunset m.orbitalshift.com once the new PWA encompasses admin features.
Great news! To set up our punch clock, the steps are just as easy:
At Orbital Shift, we've simplified the transition process so you can concentrate on what truly matters—your team. Whether you need help navigating the PWA or ensuring your employees can easily access it, we're here to help.
Say goodbye to the frustrations of device-dependent applications. Orbital Shift's PWA enables you to work more efficiently while equipping your team with essential tools for success.
Are you ready to see the difference? Starting soon, when you log in to pwa.orbitalshift.com, you'll quickly discover how we enhance workforce management.
With Orbital Shift's PWA, overseeing your workforce has never been simpler, quicker, or more approachable. Join us and elevate your productivity to new heights.
We understand how important effective communication with employees is to running an efficient team. You must feel confident that you can collaborate and adjust in real time. While most of us are aware of how smartphones improve our ability to communicate with each other via easy-to-use texting platforms and other communication apps, not every company can count on 100% smartphone adoption. Check out this recent blog post about an exciting change!