TIME TRACKING FOR REMOTE TEAMS

Time Tracking for Remote Workers

Track work hours in real-time to reduce downtime and ensure accurate logging of your remote employees' working hours.

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EMPLOYEE HOUR TRACKING

How Can I Track Employee Hours for Remote Teams?

Unlike basic time trackers, TrackingTime helps distributed teams log hours, manage attendance, and collaborate from anywhere.

Basic Time Tracking Tools

  • Built for solo users or small teams
  • Manual timers only
  • No attendance or PTO tracking
  • No team dashboards or online timesheets
  • Limited or no integrations
  • Features locked behind paywalls

TrackingTime for Remote Teams

  • Unlimited users, no seat limits
  • Manual timers + AutoTrack + desktop, mobile, browser apps
  • Built-in attendance, PTO, and holiday tracking
  • Online timesheets + approvals
  • 50+ integrations (Asana, Trello, Microsoft Teams, Slack, QuickBooks)
  • Free plan includes full team features

TrackingTime gives remote and hybrid teams the tools they need to track hours, manage attendance, and stay connected — without limits or hidden fees.

Manage Attendance and Time Off with Confidence

Stay informed and in sync, no matter where your team works. Empower remote teams with tools to track attendance, request time off, and align work schedules—without emails, spreadsheets, or micromanagement.

Track Attendance

Accurately monitor team availability and workdays. Ensure transparency and accountability while supporting flexible work. Clock-ins, absences, and breaks are recorded in real time so everyone knows who’s working and when.

  • Real-time view of team attendance.
  • Set clear expectations for remote availability.
  • Track presence across time zones.

Approve Time Off

Streamline the leave request process. Say goodbye to [time-off](/content/pto-absence-management-software "time-off"/index.html) request emails and approval chaos. Employees can easily submit leave requests, and managers get instant notifications to review and approve them with just a click.

  • Centralize [PTO](/content/attendance-tracker/global-pto/pto-policies "PTO policies"/index.html) and leave management.
  • Notify managers instantly for faster decisions.
  • Stay on top of planned absences and vacations.

Export Reports

Simplify [HR tasks](/content/academy/payroll "payroll"/index.html) and [team coordination](/content/academy/project-tracking "project tracking"/index.html). Attendance and [time-off](/content/academy-content-hub/time-off-management-keep-requests-organized-and-hassle-free "time-off"/index.html) data are always ready to export—perfect for monthly planning, invoicing, or syncing with HR processes.

  • Export detailed attendance and absence reports.
  • Combine with [time tracking](/content/time-tracking-software "time tracking software"/index.html) for complete visibility.
  • Support remote workforce [policies](/content/academy-content-hub/leverage-tracking-policies-to-get-accurate-time-reports "tracking policies"/index.html) with data.

Invite your team

Send email invitations to your team to start using TrackingTime for every work process you require and keep projects moving forward.

Assign tasks and projects

Easy project management: assign costs, time, priority and deadlines. Stay on top of every detail of the process and focus on what really matters.

Monitor progress

Keep up with your projects and minimize the loss of money and work, be aware of your costs and team performance with tailored reports.

Gather team work hours

Everyone on your team can track their time while they work, wherever they work from, in the way that suits them best, allowing you to get real-time accurate data on project and tasks progress, without annoying interruptions.

Get your reports

Stand out with visually appealing and accurate time reports to share with your clients. Analyze data to set goals and move your business forward.

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  • Achieve productivity goals
  • Report and bill clients
  • Simplify payroll

Free for unlimited users

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Start tracking today. Invite your entire team — no seat limits, no credit card, no time limit on the free plan.

Why is time tracking important for remote workers?

Time tracking helps remote workers stay accountable, structure their day, and provide clear proof of work. It also helps employers and clients monitor progress without micromanagement.

Is TrackingTime suitable for freelancers working remotely?

Yes. Freelancers can easily log hours, track time by project or client, and export timesheets to use for billing or personal productivity analysis.

Does remote time tracking affect work-life balance?

No. In fact, it improves work-life balance by making work hours visible and easier to manage. Workers can set boundaries and avoid burnout by tracking time more mindfully.

Can TrackingTime be used across different time zones?

Yes. TrackingTime supports global teams and individuals working across time zones. Time entries are standardized and adaptable to each user’s local time settings.

Is it necessary to manually start the timer every time?

Not at all. TrackingTime offers automatic tracking that detects activity on your computer, making it easy to stay on top of your work without constant manual input.

How can I track employee hours for remote teams?

TrackingTime offers flexible time tracking, attendance logging, and digital timesheet approvals that help hybrid and distributed teams stay organized — wherever they work.

Can I track time spent on remote work tools like Slack or Google Docs?

Yes. TrackingTime detects usage of apps like Slack, Google Docs, Zoom, and Trello, helping you understand how your workday is distributed across collaboration tools.

Does TrackingTime help improve focus when working remotely?

Absolutely. By visualizing how you spend your time, TrackingTime helps remote workers identify distractions and optimize their daily workflow for deep focus and productivity.

Can I organize tasks and categorize tracked time?

Yes. You can group time entries by tasks, projects, clients, and tags—making it easy to analyze how much time is spent on specific types of work or priorities.

Is there a mobile app to track time from anywhere?

Yes. With the TrackingTime mobile app for iOS and Android, you can track time on the go, whether you’re in a coworking space, at home, or traveling while working remotely.

How does automatic idle detection work?

When you’re inactive for a certain period, TrackingTime detects idle time and prompts you to discard or assign it—so your timesheet reflects real productivity, not breaks.

Can remote team managers monitor workloads in real time?

Yes. Managers can view real-time dashboards to track what team members are working on, ensuring transparency and balanced workloads without micromanagement.

Does TrackingTime support billable hours for remote consultants?

Yes. Remote consultants can assign hourly rates, log billable time, and export reports to simplify invoicing and ensure accurate billing for clients.

How does time tracking help distributed teams stay aligned?

Time tracking creates visibility into who’s working on what, making it easier to coordinate tasks, manage expectations, and keep remote teams aligned around shared goals.

Can I export reports for client updates or internal reviews?

Yes. You can generate detailed timesheet reports filtered by project, date, or user, making it simple to share updates with clients or team leaders for transparency.

Is it possible to manage different roles and permissions in remote teams?

Yes. TrackingTime offers flexible permission controls so admins can manage access to time entries, reports, and projects based on team roles or responsibilities.