3 Great Time And Attendance Tracking Software Tools To Increase Business Productivity

Time is a luxury some people can buy, but all people can never get back once it passes. And in the world of business, time is as precious as gold, which is why Daniel wants to install a time and attendance tracking software in his business’ current setup. Daniel runs a small startup company that develops and designs websites with a staff of seven young professionals. The thing is, they are all cloud based, since most of them are located outside the United States.  Integrating a time and attendance tracking software will greatly improve their output and help Daniel manage his team and their work a lot easier. But with so many options available in the market, Daniel asks for three top recommendations.

“Hey there! I am very aware that time is an essential aspect in running a business and I believe that it should be well managed and spent. Adding a time and attendance tracking software to out setup will definitely help me not only make sure that my team is working; it will also make my crew become more productive and fully maximize the potential of our small enterprise. I was hoping you could share your insight on the subject and perhaps dole out three good systems for such purpose. Thanks!”

Hello Daniel! The emergence of time tracking software has brought a number of advantages for many business organizations, freelance professionals, and small business operators. For one, having a time tracking system will help you accurately bill your staff as well as your customers. Second, it will facilitate the evaluation of project costs. Third, it will improve team attendance and productivity. The list goes on but the main point is with time tracking systems, time becomes a manageable, almost tangible element in business.

With that said, here are my personal Top 3 time and attendance tracking software systems.

#1 Toggl

Perhaps the easiest time tracking tool out there, Toggl is a huge favorite for small business operators and independent contractors. All you have to do is log on to Toggl’s website, apply for an account, name your project, start the timer, and then click “stop” once you are done. This web based time tracker flaunts a straight up time tracking service that is simple to use and implement.

It also runs on a myriad of desktop and mobile platforms and is compatible with Android, IOS, and other operating systems. The free version carries basic features while paid edition has all the goods and comes at $5 a month.

#2 RescueTime

RescueTime is a topnotch online time tracking system that helps you monitor your team and their progress. RescueTime has the functions that will help you manage your working hours but perhaps its best feature is that it can block websites that take your mind and minutes from your work.

RescueTime is a cheap time management system, which you can get for just $9 a month. It runs smoothly on various OS and platforms, including Android, IOS, and popular desktop systems.

#3 ATracker

Clean user interface and easy to manage functions are just some of the positive things users say about ATracker. You can easily access your reports, set schedules, and track your progress with just a few flicks on your Apple smartphone. Yep, it is only compatible with Apple. The good news is that ATracker comes at no cost to you.

Conclusion

There are a lot of time tracking software out there, each with its own strings of basic and premium features. Some are free. Others are priced cheap and a few carry a heavy price tag. But more than just the features and the price, it is best that you choose a system that suits your business needs, size of your team, type of industry, and other aspects that you need to consider.

Remember, it is not about picking a software and then adjusting your company to make it work with the system. Rather, it is about knowing what your business goals are and then build around those aims.

By Jenny Chang

Jenny Chang is a senior writer specializing in SaaS and B2B software solutions. Her decision to focus on these two industries was spurred by their explosive growth in the last decade, much of it she attributes to the emergence of disruptive technologies and the quick adoption by businesses that were quick to recognize their values to their organizations. She has covered all the major developments in SaaS and B2B software solutions, from the introduction of massive ERPs to small business platforms to help startups on their way to success.