Herb Woerpel is a writer and content strategist at OnTheClock with 17+ years of experience in journalism and business communications. He specializes in workforce management, employee time tracking, and payroll compliance — translating complex labor regulations and HR processes into clear, practical guidance for small business owners and managers.
Before joining OnTheClock, Herb served as Senior Editor of ACHR News and Editor in Chief of Engineered Systems Magazine, two of the most respected trade publications in the mechanical contracting and HVAC industry. Leading editorial operations at both outlets gave him a deep understanding of how field-based, hourly, and contractor workforces actually operate, which directly informs how he writes about time tracking and payroll.
At OnTheClock, Herb works alongside HR professionals, payroll administrators, and business owners daily, giving him firsthand insight into the compliance challenges and operational realities that small businesses navigate every week.
Before joining OnTheClock, Herb served as Senior Editor of ACHR News and Editor in Chief of Engineered Systems Magazine, two of the most respected trade publications in the mechanical contracting and HVAC industry. Leading editorial operations at both outlets gave him a deep understanding of how field-based, hourly, and contractor workforces actually operate, which directly informs how he writes about time tracking and payroll.
At OnTheClock, Herb works alongside HR professionals, payroll administrators, and business owners daily, giving him firsthand insight into the compliance challenges and operational realities that small businesses navigate every week.
Blog Post by Herb Woerpel
Herb WoerpelAug 26, 2018 8:00:00 PM
A Time Clock Software for Accountants to Make Their Lives Easier
You are a busy accountant. You are crunching numbers all day, making phone calls to ...
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Herb WoerpelJun 4, 2018 8:00:00 PM
Employee Time Clock Kiosk for Small Businesses
Let’s face it, you’re a small business owner and you need to start tracking your ...
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Herb WoerpelFeb 21, 2018 7:00:00 PM
Time Management for Remoters
Remoters, also known as remote employees, are individuals who work away from an office or ...
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Herb WoerpelFeb 1, 2018 7:00:00 PM
Why You Should Pay More Attention to Timecards
Completing accurate timecards in an efficient manner is a proven way to save your company ...
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Herb WoerpelJan 7, 2018 7:00:00 PM
Using a Mobile App When Tracking Employee Hours Worked for Accurate Timesheets
Eliminate time theft and know where your employees are when on the clock. It is reported ...
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Herb WoerpelDec 14, 2017 7:00:00 PM
What Is Overtime Pay
What is overtime? Who is eligible to receive it, and how is it calculated? How do I know ...
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Herb WoerpelOct 30, 2017 8:00:00 PM
How to Manage Remote Employees
Remote employees are those who generally work from home. At times, remote work may be ...
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Herb WoerpelOct 10, 2017 8:00:00 PM
How Much Does A Time Clock Cost
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What is Paid Time Off (PTO)
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How to Convert Decimal Hours to Minutes and Hours
Have you ever looked at your timecard or pay stub and noticed there were decimals listed ...
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Herb WoerpelAug 8, 2017 8:00:00 PM
How to Improve Workforce Management
What is workforce management? According to searchfinancialapplications.techtarget.com, ...
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Herb WoerpelJun 25, 2017 8:00:00 PM
5 Reasons Why You Should Move From Paper Time Sheets to a Online Time Clock
Many firms track the billable hours employees work to derive a payroll for every pay ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 17, 2017 8:00:00 PM
What is a Workweek: Legal Definitions and Examinations
Key Takeaways ✔A workweek is a fixed period of 168 consecutive hours (seven 24-hour days) ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 10, 2017 8:00:00 PM
Why Data Accuracy in Time Cards Matters in Business
Key Takeaways ✔Accurate timecard data is crucial for ensuring correct employee wages, ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 4, 2017 8:00:00 PM
California Overtime Law Explained
Sometimes overtime laws can be confusing and hard to understand in some states across the ...
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Herb WoerpelMar 16, 2017 8:00:00 PM
What is Employee Geofencing?
Key Takeaways ✔Geofencing uses GPS technology to create virtual boundaries that track ...
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Herb WoerpelFeb 28, 2017 7:00:00 PM