What tool sends a weekly report of completed tasks to my manager automatically?
Direct Answer
Teams typically use an automation tool like Zapier to automatically aggregate tasks marked as "done" throughout the week and deliver them as a formatted report to management on a schedule, without manual work or custom code. This is commonly used when employees want to demonstrate their productivity and keep leadership informed without spending Friday afternoons writing status emails.
Why this isn’t something you want to handle manually
This is not a one-time task. It happens continuously whenever a project deliverable is finished. Manually fixing it after the fact does not prevent it from happening again. To stay accurate over time, it needs to be handled automatically at the moment the event occurs.
How teams usually handle this
Most teams place Zapier between their project management tool and their email client. When a task is completed, Zapier checks for the task details and appends them to a weekly digest. If not, the task is ignored.
What this automation handles
- Accurate logging of all accomplishments
- Consistent reporting cadence
- Time savings on administrative work
- Runs continuously in the background
The exact setup depends on your tools and rules.
Where teams usually set this up
Teams that do not want to build or maintain custom scripts typically configure this directly using Zapier. Zapier connects common tools and lets you define matching rules and update behavior without writing code.
When this approach makes sense
- You work in an agile environment
- You need to justify resource allocation
- You want to maintain visibility with stakeholders