Team Management
Add team members and subcontractors to your company
Overview
As your business grows, you need help. BlueClerk lets you add team members (employees) and subcontractors (independent workers) to handle more jobs. Each person gets their own login and can be assigned work.
Team Members vs. Subcontractors
Team Members
- Employees who work for your company
- Full access to company features (based on role)
- Show up in your team list
- Can be Admins or Members
Subcontractors
- Independent contractors you work with
- Added to your "Workforce Roster"
- Can be assigned jobs
- May have their own BlueClerk profile
Adding Team Members
Inviting a New Team Member
- Go to Settings > Team
- Click "Add Team Member" or "Invite"
- Enter their information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Select their role: Admin or Member
- Send invite
The Invitation Process
When you invite someone:
- They receive an email with an invitation link
- They click to accept and create their password
- Their account is created linked to your company
- They appear in your team list
If They Already Have a BlueClerk Account
- They'll be prompted to link accounts
- Existing personal data remains
- They gain access to your company features
Team Member Roles
Admin Role
Admins have full access:
- All features available to Members
- Access to company settings
- Can add/remove team members
- Can manage billing and integrations
- Can see all company data
Member Role
Members have operational access:
- View and manage tickets/jobs
- Create and send invoices
- Access customer information
- Complete assigned work
- Cannot modify company settings
Changing Roles
To change someone's role:
- Go to Settings > Team
- Click on the team member
- Change their role
- Save changes
Only Admins can change roles.
Managing Your Team
Viewing Team Members
Settings > Team shows:
- All team members
- Their roles
- Email addresses
- Status (active, pending invite)
Editing Team Member Info
- Click on a team member
- Update their information
- Save changes
Removing Team Members
- Click on the team member
- Click "Remove" or "Deactivate"
- Confirm the action
Removed members lose access but historical records remain.
Adding Subcontractors
Workforce Roster
Your subcontractor list lives in the Workforce Roster:
- Go to Settings > Workforce Roster (or Team > Subcontractors)
- Click "Add Subcontractor"
- Search for them (if they have a BlueClerk profile) or enter details:
- Name
- Phone
- Services they provide
- Add to your roster
Subcontractor Profiles
If a subcontractor has a BlueClerk Individual Contractor profile:
- You can search and add them
- They may get notified
- Their profile info is linked
Assigning Jobs to Subcontractors
Once on your roster:
- Create or open a job
- In "Assigned To," select from subcontractors
- They appear alongside team members
- Job details are shared with them
Team Permissions
What Team Members Can Do
| Feature | Admin | Member |
|---|---|---|
| View jobs/tickets | Yes | Yes |
| Create jobs/tickets | Yes | Yes |
| Complete jobs | Yes | Yes (assigned) |
| Create invoices | Yes | Yes |
| View all customers | Yes | Yes |
| Company settings | Yes | No |
| Add team members | Yes | No |
| Billing/payments | Yes | No |
Job Assignment
- Members see jobs assigned to them
- Admins see all company jobs
- Filters let you view by assignee
Tips
- Add team members before they need access
- Use Member role for field workers who don't need settings access
- Keep subcontractor roster current
- Review team list periodically for inactive users
- Document roles in your internal processes
Common Questions
Q: How many team members can I add? A: The number of team members may depend on your plan. Contact support for limits.
Q: Can team members see each other's pay/commission? A: No, sensitive financial data is restricted. Members see job and work data.
Q: What happens to a removed member's jobs? A: Their jobs remain in the system, just unassigned or reassignable.
Q: Can subcontractors log in and see jobs? A: If they have their own BlueClerk account, they may see jobs assigned to them.
Q: Can I give someone access to only certain features? A: Currently roles are Admin or Member. Granular permissions may be added later.
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