Biggest Insecurity
Insecurity: Would staff actually use the time tracking tool? Would it feel like extra work?
After implementation: "My Hours was so easy to use that staff quickly got used to it, and it even helped them think about time management in a new productive way."
Introduction of the Firm
The Estonian Business School has been around for 35 years. It’s the oldest private university in the Baltics. They focus on education, research, and training programs, especially in sustainability and business innovation.
The Problem
Situation Before Using My Hours
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Tracking time for EU-funded research projects was complicated, causing inconsistencies and inaccuracy.
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Some staff members weren’t used to tracking their time in detail, making the process difficult to implement.
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Workloads weren’t balanced, leading to some employees shouldering more work than others.
How My Hours Solved the Problem
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My Hours real-time and project-specific time tracking made reporting simple and clear. This improved the accuracy of project analysis.
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The public reporting feature allowed staff to compare their work hours with others, leading to better workload distribution.
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Time tracking became a helpful tool for checking project progress instead of just an extra task. Managers gained clarity on team efficiency, and employees felt more accountable without excessive time tracking.
Key Benefits
- Better Organization: Managers and staff now see exactly where time goes.
- More Productivity: Researchers can track and improve how they work.
- Smarter Decisions: Managers know where to step in and help.
- Fresh Perspective: Time tracking isn’t just for reports—it helps improve work.
Recommendation
"We would definitely recommend My Hours to any educational institution looking to understand how their staff uses time effectively. Our experience has been outstanding, and the openness of the My Hours team has been invaluable. The key is to track only what matters—don’t demand 8 hours of tracking per day, but focus on meaningful activities."
