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      How to Enable the Timer for Employees While Filling Timesheets in Keka

      Learn how to enable the timer for employees, ensuring precise time recording and project management

      Tracking the time employees spend on tasks is essential for efficient project management and accurate billing. Keka provides an option to enable a timer, making it easy for employees to record their start and end times while filling timesheets. This ensures better time tracking and accountability for tasks completed.

       

      Benefits of Enabling the Timer in Timesheets:

      • Accurate Time Tracking: Ensures precise tracking of the time employees spend on each task.
      • Improved Productivity: Helps project admins monitor task durations and improve project efficiency.
      • Transparency: Increases accountability by documenting start and end times for tasks.

       

      Steps to Enable the Timer for Timesheets:

      Follow these simple steps to enable the timer for employees while they fill their timesheets in Keka:

      1. Navigate to the Projects Section:

        • Go to the Project tab on the Keka Portal and click on Projects. Then, head over to the Project List tab.



      2. Select an Active Project:

        • You will land on the Active Projects page. Select any project from the list by clicking on it.



      3. Access Timesheet Settings:

        • Once inside the selected project, click on Settings. Then, go to the Timesheets section and click on Edit Settings.



      4. Enable the Timer Option:

        • In the Edit Timesheet Settings window, find the checkbox labeled Employees should mention the start and end times for a task while filling a timesheet. Under this option, select the checkbox Use timer for tracking time of tasks.



      5. Save Changes:

        • After selecting the required options, click on Update to save the changes.

       

      Conclusion:

      By enabling the timer in Keka, you can streamline the process of time tracking and ensure better project management. This feature simplifies timesheet management and helps both employees and admins stay on top of task durations.

      Enable the timer today and enhance your project’s efficiency and transparency!

      To explore more about managing timesheet policy settings in Keka PSA, please click here for additional information: Managing Timesheet Policy Settings in Keka PSA