Remind staff to submit timesheets (Make)
Two days before the payroll cutoff, message anyone who hasn't submitted a timesheet.
MakePayroll prepBeginnerHuman check: LowTools
Make: Google Sheets, Slack
Make: Google Sheets, Slack
Time saved
~1-2 hrs/month (estimate)
~1-2 hrs/month (estimate)
Difficulty
Beginner
Beginner
Steps
- Schedule the scenario two days before each cutoff.
- Google Sheets 'Search Rows' in a timesheet tracker where Submitted is blank.
- Slack 'Create a Message' sent as a DM to each person.
Keep a human check here: Low risk
Before you run payroll, confirm the hours with supervisors.
Node and module names match Make's docs as of Oct 2026. Apps rename triggers and actions sometimes, so check yours in the editor. Try it with test data or a sandbox company first.
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