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Instead of asking yourself, "Do I have a time recording problem?" ask, "Do I have a trust problem?"

One critical aspect that greatly affects the accuracy of your payroll process is how you capture your employees' time. Is it accurate? Is it timely? Is it reliable? When it's not (whether perceived or real), it erodes trust. Using a manual system like paper time sheets opens the door to doubts…

10 Innovative Ways Digital Timesheet Systems Outperform Paper Timesheets Every Day of The Week.

Digital Timesheet Systems Will Outperform Paper Timesheets Every Day of The Week.

The emotional states managers and payroll people go through when checking paper timesheets.

Five common emotional states managers and payroll administrators go through when checking timesheets While not the five stages of grief, there are a number of emotional stages a manager will go through as they check timesheets: Confused: The process begins with confusion when the payroll manager encounters discrepancies or inconsistencies…

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Not changing because "We've always done it this way" is not a good business strategy

"We've always done it this way" is not a good business strategy because it implies resistance to change and a lack of adaptability. In a dynamic and competitive business environment, staying stagnant and sticking to old practices can hinder growth and innovation. Here are some reasons why this mindset is…

Not implementing a new digital timesheet system could cost you more than implementing one!

Assuming that "implementing a timesheet system will cost money" when not implementing a new system could cost you more is not a good strategy for the following reasons: Inefficient processes: Without a timesheet system, managing employee hours and attendance manually can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and time wastage. This can…

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Assuming "We've done have a problem" without actually looking into it is not a good business strategy

Assuming "We've done have a problem" without actually looking into it is not a good business strategy for several reasons: Ignoring potential issues: By assuming there are no problems, a business may overlook underlying issues that could be affecting performance, customer satisfaction, or employee morale. Missed improvement opportunities: Without investigating,…

Are your managers spending time chasing and checking paper timesheets

Managers spending time chasing and checking paper timesheets can be unproductive for several reasons: Manual Data Entry: Paper timesheets require manual data entry, which is time-consuming and prone to errors. Managers need to collect timesheets, input data into spreadsheets or payroll systems, and reconcile any discrepancies. This manual process can…

Using paper timesheets can be like doing a puzzle with missing pieces

Using paper timesheets can be likened to doing a puzzle with missing pieces due to several reasons: Incomplete Information: Paper timesheets may lack essential information, such as accurate start and end times, breaks, or overtime hours. Employees may forget to record certain details, leading to incomplete data. Illegible Handwriting: Handwritten…

Having a payroll administrator spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets is not a good use of their time

Having a payroll administrator spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets is not a good use of their time for several reasons: Manual and Time-Consuming: Calculating and keying in data from paper timesheets is a manual and time-consuming process. It involves repetitive tasks that can be prone to errors, taking…

Having managers or supervisors spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets for tracking time for job costing is not a good use of their time

Having managers or supervisors spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets for tracking time for job costing is not a good use of their time compared to a digital timesheet system for several reasons: Time-Consuming: Manual calculation and data entry of paper timesheets can be extremely time-consuming, especially when dealing…