Time Tracking

The Time Tracking module provides comprehensive tools for monitoring, recording, and analyzing employee work hours. This system enables accurate attendance tracking, project time allocation, and workload management.

Key Capabilities

Work Hours Tracking

Record employee work hours with flexible clock-in/clock-out methods

Project Time Allocation

Track time spent on specific projects, tasks, and activities

Attendance Management

Monitor employee attendance, tardiness, and overtime

Schedule Management

Create and manage employee work schedules and shifts

Break Tracking

Record and manage employee breaks, lunches, and other non-work periods

Time Analytics

Generate reports and insights on work patterns and time utilization

Time Entry Methods

Datar supports multiple methods for recording work time:

[Time Entry Interface]

Web-Based Clock In/Out

Simple web interface for starting and ending work sessions with optional notes and activity selection

Mobile Time Tracking

Mobile app with geolocation support for tracking time from any location

Kiosk Mode

Dedicated time clock interface for shared workstations with facial recognition or PIN validation

Manual Time Entry

Interface for manually entering hours worked with approval workflow

Calendar Integration

Sync with calendar events to automatically track meeting and project time

Desktop Activity Tracking

Optional application monitoring for detailed activity tracking and productivity analysis

Project Time Allocation

Track time spent on specific projects and tasks:

[Project Time Allocation Interface]

Project Selection

Easily select projects and tasks during time entry:

  • Quick-select from recent or favorite projects
  • Project browsing with search and filtering
  • Project templates for common time allocations
  • Required project selection for accurate tracking

Multi-Project Tracking

Track time spent across multiple projects:

  • Split time entries across multiple projects
  • Quick switching between active projects
  • Project timers for concurrent work
  • Detailed breakdowns of multi-project work

Activity Categories

Categorize time entries with activity types:

  • Development, Design, Meeting, Research, etc.
  • Customizable activity categories
  • Activity-based reporting and analysis
  • Granular activity tracking for detailed insights

Attendance Management

Track and manage employee attendance and work patterns:

[Attendance Dashboard]

Attendance Tracking

  • Daily attendance status (present, absent, late, etc.)
  • First in/last out timestamps
  • Regular hours vs. overtime tracking
  • Break time monitoring
  • Attendance policies and rules
  • Absence and tardiness tracking

Attendance Analytics

  • Attendance rates and trends
  • Tardiness and early departure analysis
  • Overtime patterns and distribution
  • Department and team comparisons
  • Policy compliance reporting
  • Attendance anomaly detection

Schedule Management

Create and manage employee work schedules:

Shift Creation

Define standard and custom shifts with start/end times, break periods, and rotation patterns

Schedule Templates

Create reusable schedule templates for departments, teams, or specific job roles

Schedule Publishing

Publish schedules with automated notifications to employees about upcoming shifts

Schedule Changes

Manage schedule changes with appropriate notifications and approvals

Shift Swapping

Allow employees to request and approve shift swaps with appropriate managerial oversight

Coverage Analysis

Analyze schedule coverage for each shift to ensure adequate staffing levels

Time Analytics

Gain insights from time tracking data:

[Time Analytics Dashboard]

Productivity Analysis

Analyze productive time vs. non-productive time:

  • Productive hours by project, task, or activity
  • Productivity trends over time
  • Peak productivity periods
  • Productivity comparisons across teams

Resource Allocation

Analyze how time is allocated across projects and activities:

  • Project time distribution
  • Time allocation by department or team
  • Planned vs. actual time comparison
  • Resource utilization analysis

Cost Analysis

Calculate labor costs based on time data:

  • Project cost calculations
  • Billable vs. non-billable time
  • Overtime cost analysis
  • Budget tracking and forecasting

Integration with Other Modules

The Time Tracking module integrates with other components of the People Management System:

Timesheets

Time tracking data feeds directly into timesheet creation for payroll processing

Time Off Management

Time off requests automatically reflected in attendance records and schedules

Projects

Project time allocation data used for project management and resource planning

Employee Management

Time tracking data linked to employee records for comprehensive performance analysis

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