📣 Team Announcements: How-To, Benefits & Workflow

✅ How to Create a Team Announcement

Steps:

1. Go to the Team Announcements tab in the left-hand menu

2. Click “Create New”

3. Add a Title (this will be sent by SMS if you choose to broadcast)

4. Add a Description — give more detail, instructions, or encouragement

5. Click “Complete”

6. Then, click “Send as SMS” if you'd like to notify your team via text

✅ The TITLE of the announcement will be sent via SMS ✅ Only users who have accepted SMS Terms and have a valid cell number will receive the text

🎯 Purpose and Benefits of Announcements

What You Can Use It For:

• 🌧️ Rain delays or weather-related info

• 🧁 Reminders about company cookouts or team events

• 🩺 Health insurance signup reminders

• 🎉 Birthdays and work anniversaries

• 📋 New policy rollouts

• 📸 Requests for project photos or team selfies

• 💬 Shoutouts and motivation to start the week

Pro Tip: Team Announcements = Culture Builder. The more fun, transparent, and timely you are, the more connected your team feels.

🔁 Workflow and Visibility

• All team announcements are listed in the Team Announcements tab

• Users see them inside the Frontline App under their Home screen

• If sent via SMS, the TITLE appears instantly on phones

• Descriptions are visible when they log into CrewHero

Message Ideas:

• "🎂 Happy Birthday to John in Maintenance — 6 years strong with the crew!"

• "Reminder: Cookout this Friday at 4 PM — bring the good vibes 🍔🌭"

• "Rain expected tomorrow — check CrewHero tonight for updated assignments 🌧️"

✨ Cultural Impact

• Reinforce connection and inclusion

• Improve clarity about field conditions

• Promote shared celebrations and milestones

• Create a space for quick, non-cluttered communication

Leadership Tip: Use announcements not just to inform, but to uplift. A short shoutout or check-in message goes a long way toward strengthening morale.