What is a Timesheet? At Tempora, we regularly speak with individuals who have been tasked with finding a timesheet solution, with very little prior experience into what they are, or which one is a good fit for their requirements. With so many options available, we have written this little guide. Whilst we provide timesheets for[…]
It’s no secret that staff don’t see the benefits of timesheets and they certainly don’t want to spend the time completing them. The secret to success, is to introduce it as the norm and set team habits early on, addressing issues as they crop up. We’ve compiled a list of steps we help our clients[…]
Big Data and Ways To Utilise It What is big data? Big data is the term given to a large volume of data. This can be anything from years of financial transactions to purchase history for thousands of customers. In particular, a database that spans across a large volume is considered big data. Historically, it[…]
How to introduce timesheets to your team As a timesheet provider, we are aware that timesheets aren’t for everyone. It’s a common joke that recording a timesheet is almost a job in itself. Additionally, teams may have reluctance about completing timesheets, seeing them as a sign of mistrust or a way of spying. Most of[…]
Time slippage refers to the amount of revenue lost as a result of work carried out that goes unbilled. In an ideal world an agency could bill all hours worked by staff and dramatically increase profit levels, but, obviously, clients would have none of that! However, tackling the issue of the slippage at your agency[…]
Switching from spreadsheets to Tempora now will pay for itself before the end of 2017 Does the following describe your agency at all? Each week or month you email your team chasing them again for their latest paper or Excel timesheet. You’ll have to chase a number of your team again because client deadlines (and[…]
We live in a time where an increasing number of business activities are being moved online. Gone are the days where important documents are stored in a dusty filing cabinet. Your information – both personal and professional – is nowadays being stored in the proverbial “cloud”. Unfortunately, criminals are also keeping up with the times[…]
PR organisations perform many functions, from media relations to mitigating a scandal affecting the company’s reputation – how can a PR company ensure that the sum of all of these tasks form a profitable agency? Here are Tempora’s top 3 tips: • Record Time Accurately – Different tasks will have different fees associated with them,[…]
The market for timesheet management solutions is very competitive, with dozens of organisations each providing their own offering. With so many different solutions to choose from, how do you pick the solution that is right for your organisation? The first step is to understand your requirements – what does your timesheet solution need to be[…]
Are your staff filling in their timesheets accurately? It is important to check that your staff have completed their timesheets, but it is also important to check that your staff have completed their timesheets accurately. There are three main reasons for this: 1. Staff Management: Accurate timesheets allow managers to know exactly what their staff[…]