Alright, hear me out. Your Time Tracking Software NEEDS messaging! It’s a hot take… I know. But before you get all worked up about it, let’s talk about why. Over the past decade, data gathered from time-tracking apps has streamlined employee monitoring, job site progress, and payroll. Basically, tech is making things way easier. Companies have seen paper timesheets’ limitations (they kinda suck) and want accurate, real-time data.
Whether it’s team messaging, company messaging, or whatever, the point is that the office needs a way to communicate with the field, and to know that they’ve seen the message. The ability to have a read receipt feature is critical to reduce stress and liability. Adding team messaging greatly improves communication and ensures the right people receive the right information. Stay tuned to learn how to benefit from and choose software that meets your needs.
Trades and industries that benefit from company messaging
Builders and contractors, architects and engineers, project managers, estimators, surveyors, tradespeople -you name it, any company that needs to share information between members is going to see benefits.
When done right, the unlikely pairing of time-tracking and company messaging is a game changer. busybusy, for example, is a robust time-tracking app… but it also has team messaging that was specifically designed for construction trades.
How to choose your software
The ultimate goal is to find software that prioritizes your needs at the right price. You will also want to find something with good reviews and easily accessible customer support. Here are a few tips when looking for new software:
Analyze your company’s needs.
Research what works for similar companies.
Refer to software review sites.
5 key benefits of time tracking software with messaging
Centralizes communication
Centralizing your company messaging eliminates switching between different platforms. After implementing a time-tracking app with this capability, you can save time that was previously spent scrolling through pages, trying to find the one message between three services.
Provides real-time notifications
Generally speaking, contractors (try to) check their email before and after work, occasionally prioritizing it during the day. With team messaging, you will receive real-time notifications, so it’s not a hassle to receive bits of important information throughout the day.
Simplifies project management
Supervisors, managers, foremen, and whoever is in charge of project management can notify crews or individual employees at the touch of a button. Spend less time when relaying important project information.
(You can also request that employees acknowledge your messages to be sure everyone sees important updates)
Streamlines document sharing
Plans, permits, toolbox talks, load tickets, inspection reports – you name it, can all be quickly uploaded for everyone to see.
Customized audiences
Cultivate your audience by sending messages to specific individuals, a particular crew, or the entire team as needed. Easily see who has and hasn’t acknowledged your messages.
In conclusion
Companies are shifting away from paper timesheets towards real-time data and accurate monitoring. I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again: time-tracking apps need team messaging. Finding the piece of software that aligns with your needs, tracks your time, and improves your communication with messaging is going to make a world of difference in your company.
