it would be a whole lot easier if they removed the auto log out function that way if someone needs to go do something or what not they would just go afk in the workshop but still be there if you need to further progress.

Alternatively being able to progress even if everyone is not actually IN the workshop but just as long as you have 4+ people, as crafters, in a Party. Would sure as hell make recruiting someone whos not in your FC a whole lot easier because just giving directions to your house to someone who has never been can be difficult.