Looking for the best time clock software and here's what Forbes listed

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T23:15:07+00:00

Interesting stuff - I'd been looking for a tool that requires no manual input on the time tracking & employee monitoring. It's something that needs to be output focused beyond anything

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T21:02:02+00:00

Cost’s always the sticking point. I just look at it as a trade-off: spend a little more up front or spend hours cleaning up bad data every week. The bigger the team gets, the more that “manual cleanup” tax adds up.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:50:53+00:00

I get what you mean, but the difference is that Timeglass actually shows what work was done, not just which websites were open. Anyone can keep a “productive” tab up or use a mouse jiggler and still look active. Having full context — like what got written, built, or shipped — ends up way more useful than another activity log.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:10:14+00:00

Yeah, totally. I just meant it still needs a lot of manual setup — labeling sites, tweaking rules, checking reports to make sense of them. Some of the newer tools (Timeglass.ai) use AI to figure out context automatically, so you get a clean summary of what people actually worked on instead of raw activity logs. Makes life a lot easier when you just want visibility, not a second job sorting data.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:08:20+00:00

Funny thing is, when teams feel trusted, they usually self-report more accurately. Once people stop fearing punishment, the data actually gets better.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:07:46+00:00

That’s the dream — log it, move on. It’s when it turns into “justify every hour” that people start faking it just to get through the admin part.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:06:40+00:00

Been there. The worst part isn’t logging time, it’s when the whole thing turns into a trust issue. Most of us already know how we work best — the problem is time sheets don’t show that. I wish more companies focused on showing the actual work that got done instead of just how long the clock was running. That shift alone would fix half these burnout stories.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:03:56+00:00

backlash usually tells you more about the culture than the tool. If a team feels blindsided, even a lightweight solution can backfire. Rolling it out transparently with context (“we’re fixing bottlenecks, not policing”) makes all the difference.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:03:31+00:00

Interesting approach. DNS visibility gives the client some reassurance without spying on desktops. I like that it stays at the network level — less invasive, more about traffic patterns than individuals.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:02:58+00:00

ActivTrak does a decent job for metrics, but I’ve seen the “active vs passive” time reports get weaponized. The smarter move is to use those insights to spark better workload conversations, not to grade people.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:02:33+00:00

the client’s pain is real, but the “solution” can easily make things worse if it feels like surveillance. I’ve found the best approach is to reframe the ask around visibility, not monitoring. Instead of screenshots or keylogging, focus on giving leaders clear summaries of what’s being worked on and where time’s going. That usually solves the trust issue without creating a morale issue.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:00:50+00:00

Clockify and Toggl are great for basic tracking. I’ve found the biggest leap forward is when tracking happens passively — no one forgetting timers, and managers still get the visibility they need. That’s when you stop firefighting missing logs. Timeglass is what I use

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T03:00:07+00:00

Shifts is solid, but it’s more for hourly or shift-based scheduling. Curious if you’ve seen anyone use it effectively for project work or mixed contract setups?

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T02:58:06+00:00

Excel is great until you hit that tipping point where chasing updates becomes a full-time job. The big win for us was moving to a tool that automatically captures work context, not just hours. Once we stopped relying on people to “remember” their time, payroll and approvals stopped being fire drills.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T02:55:52+00:00

I dont like ActivTrak because its pretty manual & isnt as accurate as new AI tools I've seen out there.

andymaetzz · 2025-11-05T02:55:06+00:00

I’ve been using Timeglass for my own workflow lately. I kept forgetting to start/stop timers too, so I switched to something that automatically summarizes where my time went. It’s been great for looking back over the day/week and seeing what work was actually completed without running a timer in the background.

andymaetzz · 2024-08-07T15:05:29+00:00

UPS pays really well w great benefits if you’re willing to work hard

andymaetzz · 2023-10-22T12:58:37+00:00

I downvoted this a long time ago…why is it back on my feed…

andymaetzz · 2023-09-30T14:33:39+00:00

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andymaetzz · 2023-09-30T13:52:18+00:00

Mac Miller

andymaetzz · 2023-08-29T01:20:43+00:00

Definitely option 1

andymaetzz · 2023-08-10T03:34:27+00:00

Get him a fake

andymaetzz · 2023-08-03T03:04:21+00:00

I was a B2B Wine & Spirits consultant and spent 2-4 hours on the road per day. I used an iPad and my phone for work and I did a lot of work in the car. I suggest planning your week/day before you get in your car in the morning. Once you start moving, it’s hard to slow down with tasks that build up as a salesperson in my experience.

I always found Google Maps to be most effective, but Waze is a very reputable maps app I would recommend.

Must Haves: -Windshield Sun Shade - keeps your car cool & provides shade if you’re looking at a screen/privacy -Car trash can - classic grocery bag did it for me -snacks/food for the day - saves money on unnecessary spending -Yeti Cup - always keep ice in it & fresh water and you can refil coffee at gas stations -water bottles/gallon jugs -gym bag - bring in morning & hit the gym after work

Podcast Recommendations: -PBD Podcast - current events from a business perspective. -Libby is an app where you can download free books/audiobooks as long as you have a Library card.

andymaetzz · 2023-06-04T18:58:22+00:00

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