Creating & Managing Worker Types

Every organization relies on a mix of workers—full-time employees, part-timers, freelancers, and consultants. Each group plays a vital role, and managing them efficiently is key to smooth operations.

Keka’s Worker Types feature helps you classify your workforce based on role, contract type, or other internal criteria. It also allows you to define specific contract durations for each worker type, giving you flexibility while staying aligned with company policies.

Creating a New Worker Type

To add a new worker type in Keka:

1. Go to the Org section from the left navigation menu.

2. Click on Employees.

3. Under the Employees tab, select Contingent Staff.

4. Click on Worker Type.

5. Click Add Worker Type to create a new category.

   

In the Add Worker Type form:

• Enter the name of the worker type.

• Provide a short description to clarify its purpose.

• To define contract terms, check Set a minimum and maximum contract duration.

  • You can set durations in days, weeks, months, or years.

• Click Add to save the new worker type.

Managing an Existing Worker Type

The Worker Types tab lists all existing worker categories, along with:

• The number of employees assigned to each type

• The minimum and maximum contract duration set for each

To edit a worker type:

1. Click the three-dot menu next to the worker type.

2. Select Edit.

3. Make your changes and click Update to save.

To delete a worker type:

• Click the three-dot menu and choose Delete.

Note: You can't delete a worker type if employees are still assigned to it.
First, update those employees' worker types. Once no one is linked to the type, you’ll be able to delete it.

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