Morningstar Productions Implements an Accessible Time Tracking Solution
“It’s the people that make or break an event,” says Alan.Retention of top talents inspired him to find a system that would provide accessibility for time tracking for his field workers while they worked and traveled to events.
Problem:
Time Tracking Accessibility
Location:
Arizona, California, Nevada

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Tell us about you
Morningstar Productions began in 1989, providing lighting, sound, staging, video, power, and backline for concerts and special events. “The passion for pro audio and event production is what drove me to grow the business,” said Alan Morgenstern. Alan’s goal for the business is to have continued growth. They currently provide service in California, Arizona, and Nevada and look to continue to add talent to support this growth.
The challenges you faced
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Accessibility for tracking time
Retention of top talents inspired him to find a system that would provide accessibility for time tracking for his field workers while they worked and traveled to events. “It’s the people that make or break an event,” says Alan. “We are a specialized tech company; it is hard to find good people in the field.” Employees need the assurance that their time is accurate for the events they worked.
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Managing time off
Being a part of specialized events makes planning and scheduling staff critical. Full-time employees receive time off, and he needed a system to track these requests and approvals all in one place.
“We are a specialized tech company; it is hard to find good people in the field.”
Alan | Verified Customer
Morningstar Productions searched for an online time tracking solution that would allow Alan to track two types of employees, his full-time staff and his specialized field techs. OnTheClock was able to fill the need for his field technicians to have quick and straightforward access to time tracking functionality. They installed the mobile app and found the process easy for clocking in and out. Alan said, “The phone is mostly used by employees who punch in and out from the field, but the desktop is used for our shop staff.” Before implementing a time tracking solution, paid time off could be a nightmare to manage, “The PTO functions have solved issues for our full-time staff.” say’s Alan. Better management of requests and available time off has eliminated questions surrounding how much time employees have remaining.