Settings Overview

Laudio is highly customizable to support leaders in managing their teams efficiently. Individual settings allow each leader to tailor the platform to best fit their needs.

Add Connection

Adding connection conencts Laudio to your Microsfot 365 to create a seamlessneedssin emails being sent from Laudio. 

1. Click on Add connection. If this setting is not visible, then your organization chose not to integrate Laudio with your M365 account.  Please follow the steps in our help article set outlook as your default email address to ensure emails from Laudio are seamlessly delivered to your team members. 
2. Navigate to Settings via your profile icon on the top-right of the Laudio homepage.
3. Click the “Microsoft 365” text to enable the connection.
4. These steps will need to be completed every few months, in accordance with Micrososft's autentication standards. 

Nudges

Nudges in Laudio are intelligent alerts powered by real-time data. In Settings, leaders can choose which nudges appear for specific team members or cost centers.

1. Go to the Nudges section.

2. Click on any nudge to open its settings.

3. Click Add Team Member/Cost Center to choose who the nudge applies to.

4. Select the team members or cost centers where the nudge is not relevant.

5. Decide whether to remove the nudge Indefinitely or Snooze until a specific date.

Managed Cost Centers

Leaders can adjust grace periods for clocking in and out of shifts. This helps define when employees are considered late or leaving early.

Example:

• Shift start: 7:00 AM

• Early clock-in grace: 20 minutes (can clock in at 6:40)

• Late clock-in grace: 7 minutes (must clock in by 6:53)

• Early clock-out grace: 60 minutes

• Late clock-out grace: 30 minutes (must clock out by 7:30 PM to avoid overtime)

Steps to Update Cost Center Settings:

1. Select the cost center you want to manage.

2. Review the three sections: Shifts, Scheduling & Pay Period, and Floating.

3. Edit the grace periods as needed.

4. Select the cost center you'd like to manage.

Preferences

Laudio sends automated emails to support team engagement and leader collaboration. You can:

• Review and adjust these preferences.

• Opt out of notifications you don’t need.

• Customize delivery to fit your workflow.

For full details, see customizing your email preferences.

FAQs

Q: I don’t see the Microsoft 365 option in Settings. What should I do?
A: This means your organization has not enabled M365 integration. Use [Outlook as your default email app] to ensure messages send correctly.

Q: Can I undo ignored recommendations?
A: Yes. Ignored recommendations can be re-enabled anytime from your homepage.

Q: How do grace periods affect my team?
A: Grace periods define when employees are flagged as late or early. Updating these ensures time and attendance rules match your team’s needs.

Q: Will changes to my profile name appear everywhere?
A: Yes. Updating your preferred name ensures team members see it in all Laudio communications.