Tags

Tags are free-form labels you apply on top of the fixed category + work type enums. Use them for things that span projects, departments, or quarters — any label that doesn't fit a single existing dimension.

When to use a tag vs a category

Use a category when the work is intrinsic (analysis, meeting, admin…) — these are cross-company standards.

Use a tag when: - The label is temporary: Q3-push, year-end-close - The label cross-cuts existing dimensions: R&D, compliance-audit - The label is project-specific but you don't want a separate project: prospect-X-research

Managing tags (managers + admins)

/admin/tags — add, edit, archive, set colors. Each tag has: - Name (short) - Color (color picker) - Active flag

Applying tags to events

• Desktop client tray → Review → picker (once shipped in a future client release)
• Web: /events/mine — tags appear on each row (future enhancement)
• Manager overrides on the team view can set tags too

Filtering by tag

On /reports/time there's a Tag filter dropdown. Pick a tag to scope the report to only tagged events.

Honest take

Tags are table-stakes feature-parity with Clockify, but in practice most OtiumWork customers use categories + projects + clients and rarely need tags. If you never reach for them, that's fine — delete them later.