Quick Guide for using Events in Tyfoom

Quick Guide for using Events in Tyfoom

This guide covers using Events in Tyfoom from an admin’s perspective from both the web and our mobile app.

Creating a New Event




Creating an event (Web)
Step 1: Access the Events Feature
  • Open Tyfoom.

  • Under “Management” click on “Events”.

Step 2: Creating an Event

  • Click the “Add Event” button

Step 3: Event Details

You'll be prompted to fill in the following details for everyone to see:

  • Event Name

  • Date and Time

  • Location

  • Notes

Step 4: Schedule Reminder Alert

If you want to remind people about this event, check the box “Yes, I would like to send a reminder for this event.”

  • Set the date/time for the reminder

Step 5: Add Attachment

  • This could be an image, PDF, or a video

    • Max video length is 2 minutes and 50 MB

Step 6: Assign Event

  • Select who should see the event in Tyfoom.

Step 7: Save and Manage

  • Click "Save" to create the event.

  • Click an event to view/edit details or delete it.

Creating an event (Mobile App Steps)

Step 1: Access the Events Feature
  • Open the Tyfoom app

  • Click the “Calendar” icon

Step 2: Creating an Event

  • Click on the blue plus button

Step 3: Event Details

You'll be prompted to fill in the following details for everyone to see:

  • Event Name

  • Date and Time

  • Location

  • Notes

  • Attachments

Step 4: Schedule Reminder Alert

If you want to remind people about this event, check the box next to “Yes, I would like to send a reminder for this event.”

  • Set the time and date for the reminder

Step 5: Add Attachment

  • This could be an image, PDF, or a video

    • Max video length is 2 minutes and 50 MB

Step 6: Assign Event

  • Select who should see the event in Tyfoom.

Step 7: Save and Manage

  • Click "Save" to create the event.

  • Click an event to view/edit details or delete it.


Birthdays

You can now add an employee's birthday to their profile. If you do, you can make it so it's visible on the events for other people to see too. When someone's birthday shows in the app, you can click on a shortcut to send them a direct message.

Adding Birthdays



Sending Messages through Birthdays

When you're in the app, go to the Calendar tab to see a list of upcoming events. If there are any upcoming birthdays, click on one to see additional details. From there you'll see Broadcast icon, where you can send that person a custom alert for just them.

Holidays

When a day is selected as a company holiday, it will automatically show up in the Events section of the app for your employees to see.


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