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Time Tracker for Remote Teams

Remote teams can enhance productivity by 20% with Harvest, a time tracking tool that ensures privacy and integrates seamlessly with project management software.

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How much revenue is your team leaving on the table?

Most agencies run at 55-60% utilization. Even a small improvement means significant revenue. See what closing the gap looks like for your team.

Number of people who track billable time
$
Blended rate across roles (junior, senior, lead)
55%
Percentage of total hours that are billable. Industry average is 55-60%.
75%
A realistic target for service businesses is 70-80%.
Monthly revenue gap $0
Revenue at current utilization $0/mo
Revenue at target utilization $0/mo
Extra billable hours needed per person/day 0h
Annual revenue opportunity $0

Start tracking team utilization

Walk through the entire flow below. Start a timer, check your reports, and create a real invoice — all in three clicks.

Go ahead — start tracking!

One click and you're timing. Try it right here: start a timer, add an entry, edit the details. This is exactly how it feels in Harvest.

  • One-click timer from browser, desktop & mobile
  • Works inside Jira, Asana, Trello, GitHub & 50+ tools
  • Duration or start/end — your call
  • Day, week & calendar views to stay on top of it all
  • Friendly reminders so no hour gets left behind
Acme Corp
Website Redesign
Homepage layout revisions
1:24:09
Content Strategy
Blog calendar planning
1:30:00
SEO Audit
Technical audit report
0:45:00
Brand Guidelines
Color system documentation
2:15:00
Logo Concepts
Initial sketches round 1
1:00:00
Today's total 6:54:09

Enhancing Remote Team Productivity with Time Tracking

Remote work has become increasingly prevalent, with approximately 58% of employees working from home at least once a week. However, managing productivity in such settings presents unique challenges. Studies show that implementing time tracking tools can enhance productivity by up to 20% for remote teams. This is where Harvest stands out, offering a solution tailored to these needs.

Harvest provides one-click start/stop timers and manual time entry, allowing remote teams to accurately track both billable and non-billable hours. By doing so, it effectively reduces idle time, which averages 30-35% across industries. Additionally, with detailed reports on time, expenses, and team utilization, Harvest ensures that teams can optimize their workflow and maintain high productivity levels, aligning with the 73% of US-based employers who utilize monitoring tools.

Privacy and Compliance in Remote Time Tracking

Privacy and legal compliance are critical considerations when tracking remote work. Laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) require explicit employee consent before data collection. Harvest addresses these concerns by prioritizing privacy, ensuring that its time tracking features do not involve intrusive measures like screenshots or chat monitoring.

Transparency is key to legal compliance and employee trust. Harvest enables employers to draft clear policies and obtain informed consent, aligning with international regulations. This approach not only helps avoid potential legal issues but also promotes trust among team members. By facilitating non-intrusive monitoring, Harvest helps remote teams maintain their productivity without compromising privacy.

Seamless Integration with Project Management Tools

Integrating time tracking with existing project management systems is essential for remote teams aiming for seamless workflow management. Harvest excels in this area by offering integrations with popular tools like Jira, Asana, and Trello. These integrations allow teams to synchronize their time tracking with project tasks effortlessly, ensuring that all work hours are accounted for and project timelines are met.

With flexible per-project and per-person rates, Harvest allows for precise budget tracking and invoicing. This ensures that remote teams can manage their finances accurately and avoid the common pitfall of uninvoiced amounts. The ability to capture expenses and generate professional invoices directly from tracked time further enhances the efficiency of remote operations, making Harvest an indispensable tool for remote teams.

Customizable and Cost-Effective Solutions for Remote Teams

Cost-effectiveness and customization are vital when choosing a time tracking tool for remote teams. Harvest offers flexible pricing models, starting as low as $4.99 per user per month, making it accessible for teams of all sizes. The pricing structure grows with the team, ensuring that you only pay for what you need.

Harvest's customizable settings allow for distinct roles and permissions within remote teams, enhancing accountability and workflow management. With a 30-day free trial available, teams can explore Harvest's capabilities without any financial commitment, ensuring it meets their specific needs before making a decision. This adaptability and affordability make Harvest a standout choice for remote teams looking to track time efficiently.

Time Tracker for Remote Teams with Harvest

See how Harvest integrates with Asana and Jira to boost remote team productivity. Try Harvest free for 30 days.

Harvest time tracker interface for remote teams

Time Tracker for Remote Teams FAQs

  • Essential features include seamless integration with project management tools, privacy-focused tracking, and customizable settings for different roles. Harvest excels by offering integrations with platforms like Jira and Asana, ensuring non-intrusive monitoring, and allowing role-based permissions.

  • Time tracking improves productivity by providing insights into work patterns, reducing idle time, and ensuring accountability. Harvest users have reported up to a 20% increase in productivity, thanks to its detailed reporting and easy-to-use tracking features.

  • Harvest prioritizes user privacy by not capturing screenshots or monitoring chats. It complies with regulations like GDPR and CCPA by requiring explicit consent, ensuring all tracking is transparent and respectful of employee privacy.

  • Yes, Harvest integrates seamlessly with popular project management tools such as Jira, Asana, and Trello. This integration allows for efficient synchronization of time tracking with project tasks, streamlining workflow management for remote teams.

  • Harvest offers flexible pricing, starting at $4.99 per user per month. The cost can vary based on the number of users and features required, making it a scalable solution for teams of any size. A 30-day free trial is available to explore its features.

  • While Harvest does not track idle time intrusively, it provides tools to monitor productivity trends. Users can manually adjust time entries, and the reporting features help teams understand and optimize their workflows effectively.

  • Harvest streamlines the invoicing process by allowing users to create, send, and manage invoices directly from tracked time. This feature ensures that all billable hours are accounted for, preventing revenue loss from uninvoiced work.