Other popular options for employees who work at a desk include Timely, Toggl and Toptal’s TopTracker. HoursTracker is a good option if employees can’t easily record time manually. If all you want is a way for employees to clock in and out, tools such as Connecteam allow employees to do so from their devices it also includes a GPS locator for sales teams working from the field, for instance. Leaders can see a snapshot of organizational resiliency, engagement and agility.īy installing tracking tools and combining them with emotional support and solid remote management techniques, you’ll have a company that does as well, if not better, than before you went remote.

It provides managers with insights into the amount of time employees spent working outside of normal working hours, the time spent in Microsoft Teams meetings it even assesses the risk of burnout.

Users of Microsoft 365’s suite of tools can try the Viva Insights module, which launched this year. Some collaboration tools come with built-in time tracking, too. Trello is another good option for teams that are trying to keep traffic flowing and track many moving parts. Asana and Jira are project management tools that track the workflow of tasks from one remote worker to another. For example, Google documents show what changes were made by whom, and when. Collaboration toolsĬollaboration tools help remote teams manage their work and keep track of documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Tracking tools can range from collaboration tools with shared changes, to time management tools, project management systems and advanced trackers that monitor keystrokes, locations, and browsing history. Plus, many of these tracking tools have the added benefit of ensuring that remote workers are being seen and recognized for their hard work. These resources can track hours worked, helping you to stay on budget and optimize resources. Luckily, there are tracking tools that can help business owners easily manage remote employees. Getty Images/shironosovĪs much as we hear about the benefits of remote work, keeping tabs on a remote team can be challenging. Used properly, they can benefit remote employees by fostering collaboration and can support your team. Tracking tools don’t have to feel invasive.

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