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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.

Herb WoerpelNov 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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Herb WoerpelSep 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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Herb WoerpelJun 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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Herb WoerpelMay 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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Herb WoerpelFeb 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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Herb WoerpelFeb 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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Herb WoerpelNov 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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Herb WoerpelOct 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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Herb WoerpelSep 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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Herb WoerpelSep 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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Herb WoerpelAug 2, 2020 8:00:00 PM

6 Effective Time Management Recommendations to Improve the Workplace

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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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Herb WoerpelApr 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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Herb WoerpelApr 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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Herb WoerpelMar 16, 2020 8:00:00 PM

Time Tracking Solution For Staffing Companies

OnTheClock | Helping Small Businesses Since 2004 Time Tracking for Staffing Agencies Take ...
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Herb WoerpelFeb 26, 2020 7:00:00 PM

How to Introduce Employees to GPS Tracking

Employee GPS tracking is known to provide small businesses with many benefits. As a ...
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Herb WoerpelFeb 18, 2020 7:00:00 PM

How to Introduce Time Tracking to Your Employees

Time tracking is a simple solution for recording employees' hours worked. The main ...
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Herb WoerpelJan 19, 2020 7:00:00 PM

California Overtime Law

Business owners in California must understand which employees are entitled to overtime ...
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Herb WoerpelSep 4, 2019 8:00:00 PM

Management Skills - How to Successfully Lead and Manage a Team

Management skills are special abilities that only a few individuals possess and execute ...
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Herb WoerpelAug 28, 2019 8:00:00 PM

An Alternative Time Clock Similar to TSheets

With pricing playing a major factor for a small businesses to be successful, your ...
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