The most important things first
The digital time tracking with TimeShepherd and Datafox terminals has replaced manual Excel recording at City-Garage AG. Since early 2023, the solution has brought more transparency, efficiency and satisfaction, while the HR department has been measurably relieved. At the same time, different working-time models are better visible and easier to control.
City-Garage AG shows that good processes don’t have to be loud to have impact. Especially in a company with many employees and different working-time models, it becomes clear how much a clean solution simplifies daily life.
Why was the old time tracking a problem?
For a long time, working hours were recorded in Excel and then manually transferred into the system. That was error-prone and took a lot of time. Gregor Bucher describes it clearly: He wanted HR to have more time for recruitment and development, instead of dealing with administrative tasks.
From our practice it becomes clear: In time tracking, not only the recording itself is decisive, but also how much rework it triggers. When data is maintained twice, it wastes resources every day.
What convinced the switch?
The switch occurred after a compelling presentation by Lothal Datentechnik & Partner AG, the provider of TimeShepherd. Especially the look and feel of the solution stood out, because according to Gregor Bucher it was immediately clear that the system is in a different league compared to the previous tool.
At Lothal Datentechnik & Partner AG we develop solutions for time and access management, personnel scheduling, task and project time tracking, absence management and mobile data collection. This breadth helps where time tracking must not be considered in isolation but as part of a larger process.
| Earlier | Today |
|---|---|
| Excel lists and manual transfer | Digital time tracking with TimeShepherd and Datafox terminals |
| High administrative effort | Relieved HR department |
| Little transparency in working-time models | More visibility and better controllability |
| Error-prone process | More efficient and user-friendly workflow |
What results does the new solution bring?
Since early 2023 the solution has been running in the daily operations of City-Garage AG. Employees experience more transparency and ease of use, while HR gains headroom for tasks with direct added value. For Gregor Bucher it is particularly important that he has not had to deal with the time tracking topic even once since the introduction.
Since the introduction of TimeShepherd I have not had to worry about time tracking even once. It just works. I would never go back to the old system.
What does this mean for companies with many working-time models?
The more diverse a company is organized, the more important time tracking becomes that makes structures visible. This is where City-Garage AG demonstrates that transparency is not only about control, but also enables better decisions and more satisfaction in daily life.
- Less administrative duplication
- More time for recruitment and development
- Better overview of different working-time models
- A system accepted by employees
Frequently asked questions
For whom is a digital time tracking like this particularly suitable?
Why was Excel not a good long-term solution here?
What role did Lothal Datentechnik & Partner AG play in the implementation?
What convinced employees about the new system?
The City-Garage AG example shows how strongly good time tracking can simplify daily work when implemented cleanly. If you want to make processes more efficient and yet elegant, you should not treat time as a side issue but as a central resource.
Especially in time tracking, it is not only about the nicest interface, but whether the solution truly relieves everyday life. That is exactly what has been achieved here: less effort, more transparency and a system that simply runs.
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