Most people have no idea where their time actually goes. You finish the day feeling busy but can’t point to what you accomplished. You undercharge clients because you didn’t track how long projects really took. The solution is tracking time spent on tasks – but only if you use a method that actually fits your […]

Note: This guide focuses on United States federal and state labor laws as of 2025. If you’re located outside the US, please consult your local labor regulations. Need to calculate hours quickly? Choose your method: As an employer or HR professional, you need to know how to calculate hours worked per day, week, or month […]

Getting paid shouldn’t feel harder than the work itself but for many freelancers and small businesses, the customer billing process often turns into a headache. Missed details, unclear terms, or late invoices can create frustration and cash flow problems. The good news? Client billing doesn’t have to be stressful. In this guide, you’ll learn how […]

Let’s face it – most of us have, at some point, looked busy at work without actually getting much done. Maybe you’ve shuffled emails, sat through endless meetings, or kept your status “green” on Slack just to show you’re “on the job.” This is fauxductivity: employees faking productivity while not delivering meaningful work. The problem […]

Notifications buzzing…Slack huddles…AI-powered everything… I’ll admit it, for me, staying productive is sooo much more than using my willpower. Most of the time, it’s about turning off all notifications, mapping out a time management plan, and focusing on deep work. What happens when those don’t work? That’s when I realize I need to be inspired, because […]

Your star performer just quit without warning. Your “reliable” employee missed another crucial deadline. Your team’s productivity feels like a mystery box—some days great, others… not so much. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most organizations are flying blind when it comes to truly understanding employee performance. Traditional annual reviews? They’re about as effective as using […]

It’s 6 PM on a Wednesday, and Sarah stares at her manual timesheet with growing frustration. She delivered two client presentations, fixed a critical bug, and onboarded a new team member. But her report shows that only 3 out of 9 worked hours are billable. Where did the other 6 hours go? Team standup. Project […]

More than 50% of employees are “relatively unproductive” at work, according to McKinsey. So, sooner rather than later, you need to get an objective response to this question: “How to calculate productivity within my team?”. And act on it fast, as otherwise, a lack of productivity costs you and your business by the day. What is […]

Let’s state the obvious right off the bat –  the DACH region has some of the strictest and meticulously enforced labor regulations in the world.  And they’re particularly strict when it comes to time recording and documentation.  So, if you’re part of this region, you can’t really afford incomplete employee timesheets or documentation gaps.  But […]

Missing vacation requests buried in email chains, spreadsheets with conflicting leave balances. Frustrated employees are waiting days in a row for PTO approval.  Sound familiar?  Manual leave tracking is riddled with errors, inefficiencies, and compliance nightmares that quietly drain your business of money, morale, and reputation.  Let’s break down why manual leave tracking is failing […]

If you’re here, you’re sighing at the mere thought of sending timesheet reminders yet again.  And I get you. Filling in manual timesheets is tedious enough, but it’s even more frustrating for you as a leader to force your team into completing them. This timesheet chase is terribly annoying – it steals your joy of […]

If you’re still tracking time in Excel, you’re not alone. A lot of small teams – especially agencies and consultancies – start out using spreadsheets to log hours, manage leave, and track billable hours. It’s simple, familiar, and it works… for a while. But as your business grows and your team expands, the cracks start […]