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Rescue Time
6d ago
Time is our most valuable resource, but it’s also often the most mismanaged. When you’re juggling the efforts of multiple people working on the same project, the struggle of time management becomes amplified. You don’t necessarily want to monitor an employee’s every move, but you do need to know where they are in their work
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Rescue Time
1w ago
When it comes to workplace tech, few tools spark as much debate as time tracking software. For some, they’re the ultimate productivity booster—a way to identify inefficiencies and make smarter business decisions. For others, they’re a fast track to micromanagement and a Big Brother-style work environment. Why such strong reactions? The reason is that time tracking […]
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Rescue Time
2w ago
At a point when businesses are so technology-driven, manual timesheet methods sound like a thing of the past. It brings to mind your first job at a grocery store 20 years ago when you had to punch in and out on one of these bad boys. But believe it or not, 38% of U.S. employees
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Rescue Time
1M ago
It’s time we uncovered how much productivity is lost to constant communication. Have you ever wondered where all your productive hours went, only to realize you spent most of your day jumping between emails, meetings, and chat apps? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, employees spend nearly 4 hours per day on communication—time that could […]
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Rescue Time
1M ago
Let’s be honest—at RescueTime, we can’t say enough good things about time tracking. That’s not because we just think it’s a great habit, but because we’ve seen its benefits play out for more than 2 million users. At this point, you know that time tracking comes with a variety of advantages, but maybe you’ve hit
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Rescue Time
1M ago
tl;dr: RescueTime has been helping people focus and get meaningful work done for 17 years. Now, as remote work faces new challenges, so does RescueTime. We’ve launched Timesheets to help teams work smarter without the burden of surveillance, but we need your help to spread the word. Please share and support us as we push […]
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Rescue Time
1M ago
Have you ever heard someone joke that they added an already-completed task to their to-do list just so they can check it off? Almost all of us can relate, because we’ve been conditioned to maintain a busy mindset. The more we accomplish, the better. Except, it’s not better. Busy does not equal productive, and productive
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Rescue Time
1M ago
The holiday season is a whirlwind of joy, celebration, and—let’s be honest—chaos and stress. Between gift shopping, festive gatherings, family drama, and year-end work deadlines, it’s no wonder many of us feel pulled in a thousand directions. Productivity often takes a backseat as we juggle work and personal obligations and try to soak in the […]
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Rescue Time
2M ago
Last week we talked about how to set goals for December. With 2025 looming ever closer, we’re looking even further ahead. It’s time to start engaging in our year-end reflections and setting goals for the upcoming year. Goal-setting doesn’t just involve thinking ahead, though. It also requires you to look back. Reflecting on the past
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Rescue Time
2M ago
A kind remark from your colleague. Dazzling fall colors everywhere you look outside. Starting your day with a caffeine boost. When you start looking for them, you can find good things in your life almost anywhere. The approach of Thanksgiving is often a catalyst for grateful reflections. And while there’s never a bad time to
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