But precise time recording is essential for service providers, especially as proof of performance for customers and thus for invoicing. Organizational reasons can also speak in favor of a modern timekeeping system: business processes can be optimized, communication and collaboration solutions are available and the essentials can be kept in view quickly and easily. Thus, time recording is the heart of every service company.
Time recording by time sheet, Excel template or rather digitally
The simplest form is the manual recording of working hours on time sheets or by entering them into an Excel spreadsheet. However, this type of time recording has a high potential for errors and is time-consuming. The data has to be painstakingly transferred manually to other systems such as payroll or invoicing. In addition, the recorded data can be changed later or can be easily viewed by unauthorized persons.
Service companies are therefore well advised to provide their employees with a digital time recording solution that they can use to record their working hours independently via smartphone, tablet or PC. This ensures that times are fully documented and legible. In addition, they can be specifically assigned to customers and projects, which greatly simplifies later evaluation. Time tracking software or apps automatically synchronize working times in the system and also remind employees to enter their times. A few work steps are saved just because nothing has to be entered into the system manually. The data usually comes together at a central location and can be evaluated and processed immediately by the administration. Time recordings are available to the day, time-consuming and nerve-wracking end-of-month activities are a thing of the past.
Time tracking software as needed
There are many providers in the mobile time tracking market. It is therefore worthwhile for service companies to consider in advance which functions they need and want to combine. This in turn depends on the specific requirements of the company and the industry or on systems that may already be in place. In gastronomy, a system for the pure recording of working hours is usually sufficient, whereas in the trade or construction industry, activity recording, trips to the customer or to the construction site as well as emergency dispositions are often necessary. More comprehensive software solutions that store the relevant data are then available for this purpose.
Mobile time recording with Arealcontrol: simple, precise, flexible
With Arealcontrol's mobile time recording, working hours and activities are recorded where they occur. With various customization options, the electronic time recording system meets the requirements of a wide variety of service companies - from trades to building management and the real estate industry to courier services. The software answers the question "Who did which job where and for how long" with one click. The mobile time recording software from Arealcontrol not only makes everyday work easier for service providers, but also enables them to comply with the specifications for recording working hours according to the ECJ Judgment of 2019 looking ahead.
