Time tracking is often seen as an administrative necessity - something that needs to be done to ensure correct payroll, invoicing and overview of hours. But in a reality where data increasingly drives business decisions and competitive advantage, time shouldn't just be measured - it should be strategically utilised.
At Intempus, we increasingly find that our customers not only want Record time - They will Understand it. Because whether it's construction, consulting, manufacturing, transport or service, it's relevant to understand how working time is used - and how it can be used better.
Time tracking as a basis for decision making
Recording working hours in a consistent and structured way provides access to valuable data such as which tasks draw the most resources, whether projects are on schedule and whether there are signs of overtime or hidden capacity in certain projects or departments.
But this insight can also be used as a basis for plan smarter, distribute tasks more efficiently and spot patterns that can otherwise be hard to recognise in a busy workday. As well as setting realistic deadlines, adjusting continuously - and improving both performance and well-being.
The first step towards using time data as a strategic resource is therefore to find a system that can ensure accurate tracking of employee time. Next, look at how the data can be used proactively.
From reactive to proactive use of time data
To optimise the use of time tracking data, you need to look at it more proactively - and not just when creating invoices or documenting hours for customers, for example. Working proactively and strategically with your time tracking data means asking yourself questions like:
- Are we spending too many hours on a project already in week 2?
- Where do we spend the most time - and is that where we create the most value?
- Can we reallocate tasks in time to avoid overtime and stress?
- Where can we automate or streamline processes that consume unnecessary time?
Here, it makes sense to integrate your time tracking system with a tool that can create visual dashboards based on the data, giving you a quick overview of developments, deviations and trends. Read more about Power BI here.
Built for strategic time insight
If you're curious about how your organisation can get more value out of time tracking, get in touch with us. We'll help you find out how you can actively use your data in everyday life and which integrations suit your needs.
