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What impact does this weeks Daylight Savings change have on an employee’s pay?

Daylight saving ends at 3:00 am on the 5th April 2026. In New Zealand, two pieces of legislation govern daylight saving dates and the rules that apply when employees are working during the clock change: • Time Act.• NZ Daylight Time Order. So what happens if you are working when…

Places that "TimeCreep" Likes to Hide

If you look at industries like construction, manufacturing, hospitality, aged care, cleaning, retail, warehousing, transport, horticulture etc, there is a common thread. They rely on hourly-paid staff. They run on shifts. They often operate across multiple sites. And many still use paper timesheets or manual time recording. That combination is…

MyTimesheets is not for everyone.

MyTimesheets is not for you IF..... You are happy chasing timesheets every week. If you are happy with wondering IF your timesheets are accurate every week. f you are happy deciphering Brian’s handwriting every week. If you are happy re-adding Bob's timesheet every week. If you are happy manually calculating…

Working Smarter not Harder in Challenging Times

When the economy gets tight, every dollar and every minute counts. That is when your systems and processes come under pressure, and you start to see the cracks in things like old admin processes, such as using manual processes like paper timesheets, really start to show. Paper timesheets may seem…

Why Paper Timesheets Don’t Add Up for Engineering Firms

Engineering is all about precision. Whether you’re designing, fabricating or managing projects, accuracy and efficiency are what keep the wheels turning. But when it comes to tracking hours, many engineering firms are still using paper timesheets, and that’s where things start to come unstuck. The Problem with Paper On the…

Is TimeCreep costing you money every week?

Hi. Thanks for visiting. While Time Theft is often cited as the main concern when it comes to managing employee time, especially where employees are using manual systems like paper timesheets, punch clocks, and even some digital tools, the real issue is TimeCreep and how it impacts your business. So, what is TimeCreep? …

What employee "time" records must you keep by law?

Almost every day we see a story in the media where an employer is being fined for not keeping accurate Employee Records. These stories typically relate to a lack of or incomplete Wage and Time Records, and/or Employment Agreements in addition to incorrect payments. The Employment Relations and Holidays Acts…

The Hidden Costs of Paper Timesheets!

The Hidden Costs of Paper Timesheets: Why Touching Data Too Often Leads to Errors and Overpayments When it comes to managing employee time and attendance, many businesses still rely on paper timesheets to record hours worked. While this method may seem simple and inexpensive, it comes with hidden risks that…

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“I love paper timesheets!” said no one ever.

When it comes to tracking employee attendance for payroll or job costing, nothing is more inaccurate, frustrating, and disliked than paper timesheets. Why Everyone Hates Paper Timesheets: Employees: Dislike completing them. Managers: They struggle to decipher unclear handwriting and spend unnecessary hours chasing, checking, calculating, and keying hours into systems…