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Time sheet management and time tracking software

Timesheets can be a real chore

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Sometimes time sheet software is really clunky and difficult to use. Is filling in your timesheet an administrative task that you could really do without? Do you make the numbers up or do you fill them in accurately?



I hate filling in timesheets. I'm always late with them and usually end up doing them on a Monday morning instead of before I go home on a Friday. I Also hate time sheet software, it's usually to clunky and a real pain to use.

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11-1-2008All organisations need information on project progress (metrics in management-speak). Internally, simple, verbal reports would usually suffice (e.g. how's work on component x coming along?) because you build working relationships with those you work with day to day/know their level of expertise ...moresas
24-9-2007Timesheets are a nonsense to give administrators the illusion they are in control. The reality is that the staff invent credible work to fill the day and so use things like 'admin' for all gaps. Every task has a code and therefore the process is incredibly time consuming and the data of dub...moreMolly
12-6-2007We use Tempora which is web based. Our FD likes it because he claims it shows him how much profit we make from each client. The web site (www.temporasoftware.com) is uninspiring but the product is OK and doesn't need you to enter any codes. It's not free but boss thinks it's good value.Worker Ant
17-5-2007I use them to justify more staff and take the load off the existing employees. Now that's gotta be beneficial.Coops
15-10-2006For a commercial timesheet package, try www.in-time.co.uk - we work mainly with recruitment agencies and it's very true that the software has to 'fit' exactly with how the people filling out the timesheets are actually working. Hope you'll take a look at the site.InTIME Dave
11-10-2006I get fed up filling in time sheets too. They are an endless chore and th bane of the beaten down employee. I cannot understand why our business needs to know how we spend every working minute.Robbie does time sheets
25-9-2006We use peoplesoft for our time sheet and time recording at my work. I am a business analyst. I find it a bit of a chore too, but the worse bit is the expense claim panels. They are a complete nightmare.Ruth
04-9-2006Get on with your job man and quit complaining about time sheets. If you have tme to complain about the software then I'd say its plain to see that you don't have enough work to do!The boss
30-8-2006Time sheets are a chore. Agreed, however it must be understood that the company you work for needs to have a mechanism in place to both cross charge internally and bill clients and customers accurately. Surely this makes sense?Timesheets are there for a reason
22-8-2006I agree with this wholeheartedly. We use a custom built time sheet system where I work and it is rubbish. We spend a lot of time each week in administrative tasks just to using the thing and breaking down our work into these stupid codes. What's the point?Time sheet mad
07-8-2006Is there any web based time sheet software that is free to use and yet confidential, perhaps encrypted? I'm looking for some software on behalf of my company, any useful advice regarding the free timesheet packages would be really appreciated. I personally hate filling them in so anything that...moreDon
15-5-2006You should try The-Hawkeye.com from carrotech.com, it is a breezeRusty Arrow



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