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Using Groups for Assignments

Assign tasks, work orders, and training to groups for team-based work

Written by Ben Gale
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Why Using Groups for Assignments

Assigning work to a group instead of individuals lets any qualified team member pick up and complete tasks, no micromanaging who does what. Use group assignments for shared responsibilities like daily inspections, maintenance work, or training where any member can handle it. When someone completes the work, the system records both the group assignment and the individual who did it, so you get team flexibility with individual accountability.

How to Assign Work to Groups

Assign a task to a group

  1. Go to Tasks in the sidebar

  2. Click Create Task (or edit an existing task)

  3. In the Assignment section, select Group from the dropdown

  4. Choose the group from the Select Group dropdown

  5. Fill in the task details (title, description, due date, etc.)

  6. Click Save

All group members see the task in their list. When someone completes it, you'll see both the group assignment and who did the work.

Assign a work order to a group

One-time work order

  1. Go to Operations > Work Orders

  2. Click Create Work Order (or convert from an issue)

  3. In the Assignment section, select Group

  4. Choose the group from the dropdown

  5. Complete the work order details and click Save

Scheduled or recurring work

  1. Go to Operations > Planned Work

  2. Click Create Scheduled Work

  3. Fill in the work details (title, location, checklist, etc.)

  4. In the Assignment section, select Group and choose the group

  5. Set the schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)

  6. Click Save

The system generates work orders according to your schedule, all assigned to the selected group.

Assign training to a group

When you assign a course to a group, the system creates individual training assignments for each member—everyone gets the training while you assign in one step.

  1. Go to Training > Courses

  2. Click on a training course

  3. Click Assign Training

  4. In the Assign To section, select Groups

  5. Choose one or more groups

  6. Set a due date (optional) and click Assign

Each member gets a notification and sees the training in their inbox.

View and manage group work

Filter by group

  • Work orders: Go to Operations > Work Orders, use the filters to select Assigned Group, then choose the group

  • Tasks: Go to Tasks, filter by Assigned Group, and select the group

Team Planner

Go to Operations > Team Planner to see work organized by group. You can drag and drop to reassign work between groups or dates, or click any item for details.

Before You Start

You need groups set up with members first. See Creating Groups and Teams if you haven't created any yet.

Permissions: You need Manager or Admin for the relevant module—Tasks, Operations, or Training—to assign work to groups.

Common Questions

What happens when someone leaves a group? They immediately lose access to group-assigned work they haven't started. Work they've already started or completed stays associated with them.

Can I assign to both a group and an individual? No—each item is assigned to either a group, an individual, or left unassigned. To route work to a specific person, edit the assignment after creation.

Can I assign to multiple groups? For tasks and work orders, one group per item. For training, you can select multiple groups; the system creates individual assignments for all members across those groups.

Do group members need special permissions? They need at least Member access to the relevant module to see and complete work. Being in a group doesn't grant permissions—it only makes them eligible for group-assigned work within modules they already have access to.

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