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The OnTheClock Workforce Management Blog

Time Tracking, Scheduling, & Payroll Insights for Small Businesses

Welcome to the OnTheClock Blog, your go to resource for smarter time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll, and workforce management. This blog exists to help small and mid sized businesses simplify operations, stay compliant, and run more efficiently without adding unnecessary complexity.

Inside, you’ll find practical guides, expert insights, and real world tips on managing employees, tracking hours accurately, improving productivity, reducing payroll errors, and choosing the right tools for your business. Whether you’re an owner, manager, or HR leader, our posts are designed to help you make confident decisions, save time, and focus on growing your business.

Edgardo OcampoNov 17, 2022 7:00:00 PM

The Ultimate Guide to Flextime: What it is, types, benefits, and best practices

The last few years served as a watershed moment for companies all over the globe. The ...
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Edgardo OcampoAug 29, 2022 8:00:00 PM

Everything You Need to Know About Travel Expenses

Did you know the average three-day domestic trip costs between $990-$1,293? That's a lot ...
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Tim GlendenningMay 30, 2022 8:00:00 PM

How to Calculate Breaks for Working Hours

How to Calculate Breaks for Working Hours ✔Track breaks precisely to improve ...
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Tim GlendenningMar 17, 2022 8:00:00 PM

What is Military Time, and Why Is it Used?

Unlike the 12-hour system that starts at midnight and resets at noon, military time ...
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Nicole HullihenFeb 6, 2022 7:00:00 PM

5 Things Learned in Studying How Long It Takes To Manually Calculate A Timecard

Whether you use a manual time clock, spreadsheets, online software, or digital time ...
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Tim GlendenningJan 24, 2022 7:00:00 PM

5 Ways Time is Lost in The Workplace and How to Fix It

Time loss might seem like a severe problem for many business owners and managers. Yet, ...
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Tim GlendenningNov 17, 2021 7:00:00 PM

What is Timecard Approval

Timecard approval is the process that allows employers and employees to sign off on time ...
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Tim GlendenningSep 16, 2021 8:00:00 PM

How to Politely Deal With a Lazy Employee at Work

Most organizations have a working staff that sets out and efficiently conquers the day. ...
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Tim GlendenningJun 14, 2021 8:00:00 PM

Why Time Tracking and Offering PTO is Important For Small Businesses

Many small businesses offer PTO to their employees and use time clock software to assist. ...
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OnTheClock TeamMay 18, 2021 8:00:00 PM

How to Calculate Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals and Bank Balances

Key Takeaways: How to Calculate Paid Time Off ✔Create a clear PTO policy to determine how ...
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Tim GlendenningFeb 21, 2021 7:00:00 PM

Time Tracking and Scheduling for Medical and Health Care Employees

The medical and health care industries have experienced an influx of patients seeking ...
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Tim GlendenningFeb 10, 2021 7:00:00 PM

How to Prevent Overscheduling Your Employees

When it comes to running a business, a lack of proper scheduling can lead to negative ...
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Brynn HaddenDec 21, 2020 7:00:00 PM

How Does a Leap Year Affect Payroll

As we get ready to close out the books for 2020, you may have noticed an additional ...
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Tim GlendenningNov 1, 2020 7:00:00 PM

How to Reduce Procrastination by Using Time Clock Software When Working Remotely

The majority of us have been affected by procrastination in one way or another. Why does ...
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Tim GlendenningOct 18, 2020 8:00:00 PM

A Modern Solution to Calculating Employee Hours Worked in Today's Workplace

The old-fashioned time clock is dead. Or is it? Like everything in life, the humble time ...
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Tim GlendenningSep 30, 2020 8:00:00 PM

How to Know if Employees Are Clocking In

Ever wondered if your employees are actually on the clock or not? Without a system in ...
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Tim GlendenningSep 8, 2020 8:00:00 PM

5 Essential Technologies for Remote Team Management

Remote work has ramped up in many industries as companies encourage their teams to work ...
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Tim GlendenningAug 2, 2020 8:00:00 PM

6 Effective Time Management Recommendations to Improve the Workplace

As a manager, one of your tasks is to bring the best out of your team. You are ...
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Nicole HullihenMay 5, 2020 8:00:00 PM

Pivot Tables for Quick Paid Time Off (PTO) Summaries and Reports

So it’s that time again to look at your spreadsheet export you may have pulled from a ...
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Tim GlendenningApr 13, 2020 8:00:00 PM

How to Boost Employee Engagement Using Time Tracking Tools

Today more than ever, organizations rely on engaged employees to thrive. It can take ...
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OnTheClock TeamApr 7, 2020 8:00:00 PM

How to Make an Irregular Schedule Appealing to Employees

Workers who have irregular schedules may work varying day and night shifts. They may have ...
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