Understand co-worker status

OtterDesk uses short, consistent labels to show the current supervisory state of a co-worker.

Status	Meaning	Useful next step
Ready	The co-worker is available but is not working right now.	Test it or set a schedule.
Running	A test or scheduled run is in progress.	Review activity or pause the test if needed.
Scheduled	Future work is planned on an enabled schedule.	Review the next shift or pause the schedule.
Paused	A test or schedule has been intentionally stopped.	Resume by starting a test or enabling the schedule.
Needs review	A result, failure, or decision needs your attention.	Open the co-worker and review its activity and evidence.

Status is a starting point, not a complete explanation. Open the co-worker to see the latest activity and the next safe action.

For a full review routine, see Review work.