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.
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Herb WoerpelJul 4, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Attendance Is the Gateway to Professional Success
“Showing up is half the battle.”
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Herb WoerpelJun 30, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Overtime Tax Rates and the Realities of Overtime Pay
The cost of living in America is soaring, and the effects are being felt by everyone.
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Herb WoerpelJun 27, 2024 8:15:00 AM
Mandatory Overtime: What It Is, and How to avoid it
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Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employment: Laws, Trends, and Benefits
When differentiating full- and part-time employees, the most obvious discrepancy is the ...
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Herb WoerpelJun 13, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Successfully Swinging Your Team into Second Shift
The Industrial Revolution, spanning from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, ...
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Herb WoerpelJun 6, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Attract Top Talent with a Robust Compensation Package (+Template)
When it comes to attracting and retaining employees, money talks.
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Herb WoerpelMay 30, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Effective Strategies to Curb Excessive Absenteeism in the Workplace
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How Time Tracking Can Help You Maximize Your Greatest Asset
Time is money, and lost time is never found again. Those words, attributed to Ben ...
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Herb WoerpelMay 17, 2024 2:00:00 PM
Swap Absenteeism for Productivity with a Bulletproof Attendance Policy
Start ReadingHerb WoerpelMay 15, 2024 8:00:00 PM
OnTheClock: A Time-Honored Tradition for Ohio Laser & Wellness Center
Approximately 22 years ago, Ohio Laser & Wellness Center opened the doors to its ...
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Herb WoerpelMay 14, 2024 8:00:00 PM
OnTheClock Celebrates 20 Years in Business
In the spring of 2004, Dean Mathews set out to change the world – one punch at a time.
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Herb WoerpelMay 11, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Federal Government Adjusts Overtime Threshold for Salaried Workers
Update: November 2024
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Herb WoerpelMay 2, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Workforce Management: Building and Bolstering Productivity
Have you ever stopped, sat silently, and listened to the sounds of your workplace ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 25, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Mastering Holiday Pay: Essential Insights for Employers and Employees
“Everybody’s working for the weekend.”
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Herb WoerpelApr 19, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Retroactive Pay: What It Is and How to Handle It
Key Takeaways: Retroactive Pay ✔Retroactive pay corrects past payroll mistakes by ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 11, 2024 8:00:00 PM
The Daytime Dominator: Why First Shift Reigns Supreme
As dawn breaks and the world rises, businesses set their gears in motion with the opening ...
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Herb WoerpelApr 4, 2024 8:00:00 PM
Crack the Payroll Code: Your Essential Guide to Gross Pay and Tax Deductions
What Is Gross Pay? What you see isn’t always what you get.
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Herb WoerpelMar 28, 2024 8:00:00 PM
From Buddy Punching to Extended Breaks: How to Combat Workplace Time Theft
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Payment in Arrears: What Does It Mean and How It Affects Your Business?
In the simplest of terms, employers hire employees to perform a job. Once that job has ...
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Herb WoerpelMar 14, 2024 8:00:00 PM
No Call, No Show: How to Handle Them and Create Your Own Policy
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What Is a Rotating Shift?
A rotating shift is a work schedule where employees alternate between different periods ...
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