词条 | Time-tracking software |
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Time-tracking software is a category of computer software that allows its employees to record time spent on tasks or projects. The software is used in many industries, including those who employee freelancers and hourly workers. It is also used by professionals who bill their customers by the hour. These include lawyers, freelancers and accountants. The tool could be used stand-alone or be integrated with other applications like project management software, customer support and accounting to name just a few. Time tracking software is the electronic version of the traditional paper timesheet. Tracking time can increase productivity, as businesses can track time spent on tasks and get a better understanding of what practices causes the employees to waste time.[1] Time tracking software enhances accountability, by documenting the time it takes to finish given tasks. The data is collected in database and could be used for data analysis by the human resources departments.[2] Features offered by time-tracking software include:
Types of time-tracking software
Time-tracking software can be:
Timesheet softwareTimesheet software is software used to maintain timesheets. It was popularized when computers were first introduced to the office environment[3] with the goal of automating heavy paperwork for big organizations. Timesheet software allows entering time spent performing different tasks. When used within companies, employees enter the time they've spent on tasks into electronic timesheets. These timesheets can then be approved or rejected by supervisors or project managers. Since 2006, timesheet software has been moving to mobile platforms (smartphones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) enabling better tracking of employees whose work involves multiple locations. Time-tracking/recording softwareTime-tracking/recording software automates the time-tracking process by recording the activities performed on a computer and the time spent on each of them. This software is intended to be an improvement over timesheet software. Its goal is to offer a general picture of computer usage. Automatic time-tracking/recording software records and shows the usage of applications, documents, games, websites, etc. When used within companies, this software allows monitoring the productivity of employees by recording the tasks they perform on their computers. It can be used to help filling out timesheets.[4] The American Payroll Association estimates that companies can save 2% of gross payroll costs each year by automating time tracking.{{cn|date=August 2015}} When used by freelancers, this software helps to create reports for clients (e.g. timesheets and invoices) or to prove work that was done. Time-tracking methodsThere are several ways companies track employee time using time tracking software.
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References1. ^{{cite web |last1=Brooks |first1=Chad |title=Does Your Business Need Time Tracking Software? |url=http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4709-business-time-tracking-software.html |website=Business News Daily |accessdate=21 October 2014}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Time-tracking software}}2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.actitime.com/time-tracking-software-essay.html |title=Time Tracking Software Essay |date=July 2, 2013 |publisher=AT |accessdate=18 July 2013}} 3. ^{{cite news |title=Unanet's Software Lets Managers Watch Work in Progress |work=Washington Post |date=23 August 2004 |author=Raymund Flandez |page=E05 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25028-2004Aug22.html |accessdate=21 June 2013}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fastcompany.com/3024249/10-time-tracking-apps-that-will-make-you-more-productive-in-2014|title=10 Time-Tracking Apps That Will Make You More Productive In 2014|author=|date=6 January 2014|website=fastcompany.com}} 4 : Time-tracking software|Accounting software|Business software|Time management |
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