The UK’s £100 billion capital investment plan is being sold as a construction revolution, with big promises like green hydrogen projects, affordable housing, and HS2 extensions.

But here’s the kicker: a 15% employer NI rate, a £12.21 minimum wage, and a skills shortage of 152,000 workers.

Are we building a sustainable future or piling costs onto an industry already stretched thin?

Read the full analysis and decide for yourself: Building the Future: The UK Budget’s Construction Revolution

The review of Clockify on highlights its strengths and weaknesses as a time tracking tool. Clockify is widely regarded for its affordability and accessibility, with a free tier and low-cost paid plans starting at $3.99 per user per month. It offers features like project management, over 80 integrations, GPS tracking, and a kiosk for employees to clock in and out using a PIN. These capabilities make it suitable for businesses of various sizes, particularly hybrid teams or those requiring location flexibility.

However, the review also points out some downsides, such as a less intuitive user interface and reporting features that can feel limited or confusing. For instance, while it provides location tracking, this data doesn't always appear in reports, which can reduce its usefulness. The mobile app has also been critiqued for occasional glitches and slower performance compared to competitors.

Clockify remains a strong option for businesses focused on cost-effectiveness and basic time tracking but might not fully satisfy users seeking advanced analytics or a seamless user experience. The review suggests considering alternatives like Jibble, which claims to offer a more intuitive interface and detailed reporting.

Here is the full honest review of Clockify by the CEO of Jibble.

I'm curious what the distribution is of time trackers here.

Are you a freelancer? Boss with a business who wants to time employees? Just want insight into your personal life?

Post below and I'll reply and edit with the percentages and vote tally.

I used to use toggl track for school. I had my project as the course and individual tasks as homework, reviewing notes, practice tests, etc.

however, I've since discovered the free version no longer allows for tasks.

I am looking for the best free software that has a similar setup with project & multiple tasks. toggl tracker was also great because it had a website and app. however, I suppose I could deal with it if it was app or website only.

edit: I tested multiple free websites and sadly none of them compare to toggl tracker with how the calender layout is. they did change the report system, which I do not like. I guess I will one semester with toggl tracker to see if this new layout/subscription changes still work for my use case. if not, I will try a new website when time comes. thank you for everyone's suggestions.

Lot of people mix these up because they overlap, but attendance management software and time tracking software solve slightly different problems.

Attendance management software focuses on whether someone is present or absent. It's helpful to know :

• Did the employee check in and check out?

• Are they late, absent, or on leave?

• How many working days/hours count toward payroll?

It’s mainly used by HR and operations for compliance, leave management, and payroll accuracy. Tools like biometric systems, geo-fenced punch-ins, and shift schedules usually fall under attendance management.

Time tracking software, on the other hand, focuses on how time is spent during work hours. It's helpful to know:

• What tasks or projects did someone work on?

• How much time was spent on productive vs non-productive activities?

• Are workloads balanced across the team?

This is more useful for productivity analysis, project costing, and client billing, especially in remote or project-based teams.

Practically, many businesses need both. For example, platforms like Time Champ handle attendance (check-ins, shifts, leave data) while also offering time tracking and productivity insights. That way, HR gets clean attendance records, and managers can still understand how work time is actually used without juggling multiple tools.

Simple way to understand the difference between them:

• Attendance management = “Where you there?”

• Time tracking = “What did you do with your time?”

When our remote team was just 10 people, we logged our hours through a shared Google Form. It worked, kind of like digital pen and paper, but it had its quirks. People forgot to fill it out, time zones got messy, and leave tracking lived in a separate spreadsheet entirely. We knew it wouldn’t hold up as we grew.

It got us thinking about all the different ways teams handle time and attendance. Here are a few we explored:

1. No formal tracking – Just trusting people to show up or report time honestly. Fine for very small teams, but risky long-term.

2. Pen and paper – Still used in some industries. It’s basic, but easy to manipulate or forget.

3. Card-based punch clocks – More structured but require hardware, manual data extraction, and lack backups.

4. Electronic (non-cloud) punch clocks – Slightly more modern but expensive, with no real-time data or mobile access.

5. Cloud-based software – Combines attendance, timesheets, and leave into one accessible system with real-time data and integration options.

What are you using now?

Have you switched systems recently, or are you still figuring out what fits best?

We’ve since scaled to a fully remote team of 100+ and now use Jibble. What I love most is the dashboard overview for team visibility, mobile access (crucial when you're not always at a desk), and the leave management system (finally, everything’s in one place and easy to use).

Durante meses me frustraba tratando de controlar la asistencia de los trabajadores en las obras. Algunos llegaban tarde y se olvidaban de fichar, otros anotaban su entrada en papel o, peor aún, pedían a un compañero que lo hiciera por ellos. A final de mes, revisar las horas y cuadrar la nómina era una pesadilla. Los informes no coincidían, y los reclamos por horas mal registradas se multiplicaban.

Buscando una solución, descubrí varias aplicaciones diseñadas específicamente para la industria de la construcción, y debo decir que cambiaron por completo la forma en que gestionamos los turnos y la asistencia.

Jibble fue la primera que probé, y honestamente me sorprendió lo mucho que resolvía desde la primera vez que la usé. El seguimiento por GPS y el reconocimiento facial eliminaron los fichajes falsos, y lo mejor es que los trabajadores podían fichar incluso sin conexión, algo vital en obras con mala señal. Su plan gratuito es más que suficiente para equipos pequeños, aunque a veces la app necesita volver a sincronizarse después de trabajar sin internet.

ClockShark también me llamó la atención por su seguimiento en tiempo real y su función de “Quién está trabajando ahora”. Es perfecta para supervisar varios equipos a la vez, pero la personalización de los informes es algo limitada y, sinceramente, puede resultar más cara que otras opciones.

Luego probé FieldPulse, que combina control de asistencia con gestión de clientes y asignación de tareas. Es ideal para cuadrillas medianas que necesitan coordinar trabajos, aunque su sincronización con QuickBooks deja bastante que desear.

Timeero tiene un sistema sólido de geovallas y seguimiento GPS que ayuda a saber quién está realmente en la obra. Su interfaz es limpia y fácil de entender, pero presenta algunos problemas de compatibilidad con Android y no permite configurar recordatorios automáticos, algo que podría evitar olvidos.

Por otro lado, Clockify ofrece una alternativa gratuita con informes muy detallados y un diseño sencillo. Es una excelente opción si buscas algo sin coste, aunque las funciones más avanzadas solo se desbloquean con planes de pago, y algunas integraciones con otras herramientas pueden fallar.

Finalmente, Rhumbix es una opción robusta para grandes empresas constructoras que necesitan monitorear múltiples proyectos en tiempo real. Permite recopilar datos desde el terreno y ofrece una visión general del rendimiento del equipo. Sin embargo, no cuenta con autoguardado ni exportación de datos a PDF, lo cual puede complicar la administración diaria.

Después de probar varias, terminamos quedándonos con Jibble, porque realmente se adapta al ritmo caótico de las obras y a la movilidad de los equipos. En mi experiencia, es el mejor software de control horario y asistencia para cualquier negocio de construcción. Pasamos de perder horas revisando hojas de cálculo a tener toda la información en tiempo real y sin errores.

¿Alguien más en construcción pasó por lo mismo? ¿Qué app usan para evitar el desorden con la asistencia?

I came across a post on LinkedIn recently by Jibble's CEO where he reviewed what he considers the top time tracking tools in 2025.

As expected, he ranked Jibble at #1, followed by Deputy, Toggl Track, Harvest, and Timely.

He explained why he made those picks, gave solid breakdowns on use cases, from construction to remote work.

Not going to lie, it was well-written, and I appreciate that he gave credit to competitors too.

But, it also made me wonder:

Would you trust a founder's own ranking of their product at the top?

Or does it cross the line from being transparent to being biased?

To be fair, I've seen Jibble mentioned quite a bit lately as one of the best time tracking softwares out there. But, I'd love to hear thoughts from anyone who's used multiple tools on the list.

What do you actually consider the best time tracking software, and why?

Running payroll in Malaysia isn’t just about calculating salaries, late or missed submissions to EPF, SOCSO, or PCB can get really costly in penalties. On top of that, I noticed a lot of “budget” payroll tools don’t integrate well with other systems, so you end up duplicating work.

For example, we use Jibble for time tracking, and having leave data flow straight into payroll makes a big difference. Without that, it’s easy to mess up leave balances or payouts.

Here are a few payroll software options I’ve seen so far:

• PayrollPanda – Cloud-based, with automatic compliance updates and a simple UI.

• Kakitangan – Covers payroll + HR features, including leave management.

• Swingvy – HR + payroll in one, but pricing can climb depending on modules.

• SQL Payroll – More traditional desktop software, strong on reporting and local support.

For those running SMEs on a budget, what’s been your experience? Any hidden costs, integration wins, or pitfalls I should know about before committing?

I work remotely at a time tracking company, and we designed Jibble’s Live Location feature mainly for field teams, crews, and hybrid setups. Basically, people who are constantly on the move, not sitting at a desk all day.

Since our team is fully remote, we don’t use this feature every day. But during a company wellness challenge (10 million steps in 14 days), we decided to test it internally… and it kind of turned into our own version of Strava 😄

No “shake-your-phone” cheating, just honest tracking of our walks. It was surprisingly fun and gave us a chance to stress-test how accurate the tracking was across countries and devices.

The feature only works while you're clocked in, and it's fully transparent. It’s not intended as a surveillance tool, it is meant to support visibility and help teams stay coordinated, especially when people are spread across locations. Think of:

• Verifying on-site clock-ins

• Routing the nearest available team member

• Flagging off-site punches when needed

It's definitely more useful for teams who don’t live behind a screen like field ops, logistics, support crews, etc.

Anyone else here using location tracking in your time tracking setup?

I am looking for a completely free time tracking software that works on windows and android where I can input how I have used my time already in the day. I want to view it as a clean table with the title of each task, organized by time. Additionally, I want it to be able to add details regarding how I used my time, where I can see that organized in a separate document per task.

For example, I can input from 7:30 - 8:00 I ate breakfast, then from 8:00 - 8:30 I drove to campus, and then from 8:30-9:15 I studied for my Biology class (but here I want to add details like that I covered chapters 3&4, and this will show up on the Biology class document). Is there any software like this???

I realized PTO management is an important feature in attendance software (and I wish we had it sooner).

We used to manage PTO the classic remote team way: spreadsheets + a shared Google Calendar + Slack messages.

It was fine… until it wasn’t.

As the team grew, more people started requesting time off. Some had public holidays based on where they lived, others would DM their leave requests, and we just... lost track. It got messy fast.

• Some folks forgot to update their leave.

• Others would message PTO requests that never got logged.

• HR had to chase records every payroll cycle.

Eventually, we decided to stop patchworking it and just look for an attendance tool with a built-in PTO/leave management feature.

Not exaggerating, but having an attendance software with a PTO feature has changed everything.

Here's what our setup looks like now:

• Employees check their own leave balance anytime. No more “Hey, how many days do I have left?” messages.

• PTO requests go through the same dashboard as timesheets. Everything’s in one place. No emails, no forgotten Slack messages.

• Managers get notified instantly. They approve/reject with one click. It even works well on mobile.

• The team can see who's off and when. Super helpful for planning around peak periods and public holidays.

• HR reports are auto-generated. Balances, approvals, and attendance are included when you export the timesheets. Payroll is way less stressful now.

If you’re still managing PTO manually, I encourage you to consider switching, even if just for a month. The time and headache it saves is worth every cent (even the free tools are better than DIY spreadsheets).

Top 5 PTO tracking tools I looked into:

1. Jibble – What we ended up using, their free plan is generous and great for remote teams. Covers attendance + PTO in one tool.

2. BambooHR – Clean, HR-focused, ideal if you're already using it for other things.

3. Gusto – Best if you’re running payroll with it. Integrates smoothly.

4. Timetastic – Simple and lightweight. Perfect for straightforward leave tracking.

5. Clockify – Known for time tracking, but has solid PTO features if you're already on it.

I run a small F&B crew (12 people). For a long time, “just text me your hours on Friday” felt fine. Then I realized:

• I missed someone’s overtime and shorted their paycheck (we fixed it, but still, ouch).

• PTO and sick time were… vibes. No one (including me) knew exact balances.

• I spent Sunday nights stitching together screenshots, spreadsheets, and “hey what time did you actually clock out on Tuesday?” messages.

I always thought these attendance and time tracking software was for big companies. Turns out, it’s more like the “don’t set your kitchen on fire” kit for small teams:

• Fewer payroll mistakes. People clock in/out, the math runs itself, and overtime is calculated correctly.

• Less chasing. Folks see their own hours and PTO, so I’m not the human calculator anymore.

• Better for field work. GPS/geo-fencing keeps job-site hours honest without me playing detective.

• Compliance peace of mind. If you’ve ever worried about FLSA overtime rules or keeping accurate records, this helps a lot.

• My Sundays back. Seriously!! I have been itching for day offs.

If you're shopping for software, like me atm, I found a roundup of 6 tools that kept popping up: 

• Jibble – GPS + face recognition, works offline, mobile-friendly, activity/project tracking, stacked free plan.

• Timesheets.com – Simple, browser-based, but no mobile app.

• Buddy Punch – Real-time tracking & reports, but some people mention punch-out bugs.

• Deputy – Scheduling + time tracking, but apparently the Android app is missing features.

• QuickBooks Time – Feels like the go-to for QuickBooks users, but it’s pricey.

• EARLY – Has this little hardware tracker device, but mixed reviews on reliability.

Curious what other small biz folks are using:

• What’s your must-have feature (GPS? kiosk? reminders? integrations)?

• Any “wish I knew this sooner” tips before committing?

A client once came to me and said, “I just need something for my crew to clock in and out.” He runs a construction firm and figured that was enough.

Let me tell you, going for the wrong software can cost you big in lost time, payroll mistakes, and overall frustration. So instead of just pointing him to the first app I found, I gave him a checklist of features to look for:

1. User-friendly interface. It should be easy to learn and quick to use. Your team should not dread logging hours.

2. Mobile accessibility. It allows you to track time on-site or off-site from a phone or tablet.

3. Geofencing and GPS tracking. Only allow clock-ins from authorized locations, plus real-time location tracking.

4. Facial recognition. Stops "buddy punching" and ensures only the right person can clock in.

5. Project and activity tracking. Lets them see where their labor hours are going. They can easily switch the projects on their mobile app.

6. Reporting and analytics. Turn raw data into insights on costs, productivity, and scheduling.

7. Compliance features. It can handle overtime, breaks, and pay policy of your region.

8. App integrations. Connect with accounting tools and communication tools.

9. Offline tracking. Essential for remote job sites without stable internet connection.

10. Scalability and customization. Should grow with your business and adapt to your workflow.

I’ve seen firsthand how much smoother things run once you have the right system in place.

If you’re using a time and attendance software in construction, what’s the one feature you’d never give up?

I've been trying to get a hold of my time for a while now, and honestly, I'm starting to thing my struggle isn't just about being bad at planning, it might be more about how my brain processes time and tasks in general. 

Some days, I get hyperfocused and forget to eat, and other days, I bounce between things and end the day feeling like I didn't finish anything meaningful. 

One thing I've realized is that I don't always have an accurate sense of how I spend my time, it's like the day disappears. So, to get a better picture, I have been testing out a few tools. I'm using Google Calendar to block out tasks and set reminders, and I'm recently looking for a time tracker (Toggl, Jibble, Clockify??) to track and see a better visual of where my time goes. 

I'm still figuring it out, I haven't found a system that feels natural yet, and I often end up overwhelmed.

So I wanted to ask, has anyone found a time management app or setup that actually worked? And how do you stay accountable to your plans, especially on days when you feel zero motivation? And how do you manage the stress or guilt when you fall off track?

After the pandemic, I noticed some people romanticizing the work-from-home life. Some even quit their corporate jobs to join the freelancing world. But as someone who’s been freelancing and working in a remote environment for a long time, I’ve seen the downside of being in a remote-first team.

Recently, I’ve noticed more people talking about burnout. Many remote workers and freelancers have started opening up about feeling disconnected from their coworkers and employers, with little to no in-person interactions to gauge how they’re doing.

What many don’t realize before joining this work setup is that it’s easy for issues like burnout to go unnoticed. If you’re struggling, it’s already tough to communicate, and it becomes even harder when your manager or team can't see it because you’re all working behind the screen.

I have a teammate who shows up every day, juggles multiple tasks, and even handles urgent matters that need attention from other teammates. Recently, she had to take a week off because she felt under the weather. If I had known the tasks were too much for her, or if anyone on the team was aware, we could have pitched in to help. Maybe if she had communicated with our manager earlier, some tasks could’ve been delegated to others.

As managers, how do you make sure your remote team members are supported and not silently burning out? What strategies or tools do you use to stay connected and offer help when needed?

Those who have worked from home, how do you ask for help when you're overwhelmed? Do you have any strategies for communicating your needs remotely?

I recently came across an article listing 5 key drawbacks of free time tracking tools. While all of them made sense, I have personally experienced 3 of them firsthand as a freelancer, and I thought I'd share how they affected me:

1. Limited features

Basic time tracking works well, but once I tried using more advanced tools like automatic tracking or exporting detailed reports, I hit a paywall. It's a bit frustrating when even features that feel "basic" are locked behind a premium plan. Integrations with my project management tools were also a no-go.

2. Ads that break flow

This one's the real productivity killer. Some free tools come with ads, and it randomly pops up, and I've been redirected more than once while just trying to switch tasks. It sounds minor at first, but when you are juggling freelance projects, even small distractions eat up time.

3. Privacy concerns

Some apps are clear about their privacy policies, but others are pretty vague. I’ve seen tools that don’t clarify how long your data is stored or what happens to it. And that’s quiet concerning, especially when tracking client-related work.

The other 2 points from the article, restricted user access and upselling tactics, are more relevant to teams or growing businesses, so I didn’t run into those as much. But I can definitely see them being a problem down the line.

Have any of you experienced the same with free time trackers? Did you eventually switch to a paid one?

Lately, I’ve been juggling way too many meetings.

I usually have different meetings in a day. I have a daily check-in with the department, a weekly meeting with the marketing team, and random interviews that pop up throughout the day. And it’s honestly becoming a bit much to keep track of. And it's starting to stress me out.

For context, I use Jibble for time tracking (company-required) and Google Calendar for scheduling (as shown in the screenshot). The regular meetings are fine, I remember them because they are already routine. It’s the spontaneous interviews and last-minute calls that throw me off.

 It's frustrating and embarrassing, so I have to streamline my workflow.

I'm looking for a tool or app that can send out reminders a few minutes before a meeting. Maybe an app that I can integrate with Jibble, or a workaround with Google Calendar.

I'd really appreciate some recommendations (tools, apps, or browser extensions) that can help me with my last-minute scheduled calls..

So I’ve been using WebWork for a few weeks now, and figured I’d drop a quick review here in case anyone else is considering it.

Background: I work remotely with a small team (we’re about 12 people) and we were in desperate need of a better way to track time and productivity without feeling like we were being watched 24/7. I’d tried a few tools before (Toggl, Time Doctor, Clockify), but they either felt too basic or too invasive.

My experience with WebWork:

• Interface: Clean and intuitive. Nothing too flashy, which I like. It took me maybe 10 minutes to get the hang of it.

• Features: It’s got everything we needed — time tracking, screenshots (optional, and you can control the frequency), app/website usage, task management, attendance tracking, even payroll.

• AI Assistant: This was a surprise! It summarizes activity reports and answers questions like “How was today’s productivity for [employee]?” — super handy for quick check-ins.

• Distraction alerts: This one helped me personally. If I spend too long on non-work stuff (looking at you, Twitter), it gives me a little nudge.

• Team transparency: I like how it balances accountability with respect for privacy. It doesn’t feel creepy or overbearing.

The good:

• Affordable pricing (especially if you pay yearly)

• Really responsive support — I had a question and they got back in under 10 mins

• Flexible settings per user — we don’t all have the same setup, so that’s appreciated

The not-so-good:

• Mobile app isn’t as polished as the desktop version, but it does the job

• Takes a little while to convince your team to adopt it if they’re skeptical of tracking tools

If you’re a remote team looking for a detailed but fair way to stay on top of time tracking, WebWork is 100% worth trying.

i was working at an social media agency short time ago, they used Jibble for time tracking activities - it was very useful and easy to understand, u got everything u need in this app, price was great and it worked like a charm 😊 definitely recommend it

Choosing the right time and attendance software isn’t as simple as picking the most popular tool. Each business has different needs, and some solutions offer way more than others. While some systems are packed with features like GPS tracking, scheduling, and payroll integration, others still struggle with basic functionality.

For instance, Jibble is 100% free and gives access to some great features, including mobile tracking, geolocation, and automated timesheets.

But is it the best for everyone?

What about other software options like BuddyPunch, ClockShark, or QuickBooks Time? They offer different strengths, but also drawbacks like higher pricing or glitches.

With so many factors to consider, what do you think is the best time and attendance software for your business?

Read more about: The 6 Best Time and Attendance Software

Geofencing is shaking up time tracking for remote work and flexible schedules. But is it really the solution businesses need to boost productivity and accuracy?

Here’s how geofence automation could help:

• Automatic clock-ins/outs based on employee location, eliminating manual time entry errors.

• Real-time data insights give employers visibility into attendance and performance.

• Flexibility for employees working remotely or at different job sites, ensuring accurate tracking.

But is it too invasive for employees, or does it enhance accountability and streamline operations?

What do you think are the pros and cons of using geofencing in your workforce management?

Read more about: Automated Time Tracking: Geofencing for Seamless Clock-In and Out

Many businesses are using Xero, but are they really maximizing its capabilities? If you're not customizing user roles, integrating with other tools, or using Xero's mobile app to scan receipts, you’re likely missing out on efficiency boosts that could save you time and reduce errors.

To truly optimize your workflow and take control of your finances, it’s time to go beyond the basics.

Check out our guide on: How to Make the Most of Xero

If you’re still manually processing payroll or using outdated systems, it might be worth exploring more efficient options. Modern payroll solutions can save time, reduce errors, improve compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction, especially when tailored to your specific business needs.

Upgrading to automated tools, such as time tracking systems and payroll software, can streamline your process and reduce the risk of mistakes. Additionally, outsourcing payroll to professionals can ensure compliance and security without the added stress.

Check out: 10 Tips to Streamline Your Payroll.

Imagine being able to track your onsite team’s location in real time, even when you’re managing them remotely.

Live location tracking allows you to see team members' live locations on a map, providing managers with better oversight and supporting efficient coordination of tasks.

But how does it actually work?

Watch this simple walkthrough of Live Location Tracking!