For all the challenges we face in the workplace, time management may be the biggest. From the moment our day begins, we’re pushed and pulled in a hundred different directions, staring down a to-do list that seems longer than the hours in a day.
Everyone wants to be more productive. By adapting a few of the latest tricks, you can make friends with the clock and get more done!
Here’s how some of the time-crunched professionals at TrackSmart do it:
“I always plan ahead by making lists of everything I need to do the next day before I leave work. I add tasks to my list as soon I learn of them so I don’t forget.
Having a set leave time is helpful, too. If I know I’m leaving at 5 pm on the dot, it motivates me to get everything done before then and not procrastinate. I also take mini breaks, which allows me to clear my head and work more efficiently when I return — much better than staring at a computer unable to think.”
– Leanne V., Search Engine Marketing Coordinator
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“From the standpoint of TrackSmart, I think that an HR app that allows you to set up key reminders for the big tasks (so they don’t fall thru the cracks of juggling the daily routine) is a lifesaver.
Especially with ACA reporting, which requires specific employee information to be shared with the right people, being able to set up routine reminders to generate data, format it and communicate it is incredibly efficient. Doing all this allows you to build a rhythm with this major responsibility.”
– Sheldon R., SEO Specialist
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“Nothing bothers me more than being stuck in traffic — it’s such a complete waste of time. One of the best ways I’ve found to take back my time and avoid any delays on the road is an app called Waze. Waze warns users of traffic jams and police speed traps and provides alternative routes. This app helps me start my day off in a good mood and with plenty of time to hit the ground running.”
– Anthony H., TrackSmart Marketing Assistant
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“At work, we are heavily focused on the convenience of storing data online. So I have come to really appreciate Evernote. This app lets me store documents automatically online. Previously I had to email files to myself so I could work from different computers.”
– Erica K., TrackSmart Marketing Specialist
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“The main thing I do to make sure I don’t miss an appointment or event is use Google Calendar and put in reminders an hour or two before the event.”
– John S., Customer Success Coach
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“Like many small businesses, as a Manager at Tracksmart, I have to wear a lot of different hats. Utilizing cloud based time and attendance software allows me to spend less time dealing with paper PTO requests. My employees are able to make requests at their convenience and I can process those requests with a click of the mouse. It is quick, easy and I don’t have to worry about losing requests or updating their time off bank.”
– Patrick N., TrackSmart Manager
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“As an employee using TrackSmart, it’s really helpful to have the employee mobile app to submit time-off requests from any computer or my phone. Usually when I’m planning my vacation or personal time, I’m at home. Having the a mobile app makes it really easy to put in my request as soon as I remember it. It gives me peace of mind that my time-off banks are up-to-date, and that I can check them anytime.”
– Octavious M., Customer Success Coach
Time management tips we can all use
Our TrackSmart team deals with the same time drainers you do. But rather than long for extra hours on the clock, they look for fresh ways to squeeze the most productivity out of their day. Perhaps some of these tips or tricks would work for you, too.
