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52 17 rule

Does the 52-17 rule really hold up?

Should you still follow the 52-17 work-to-break ratio? Find out the latest findings in this article.

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Julia Gifford 3.10.2024
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Why and how to track overtime hours for your employees

In this article, we examine the importance of accurate overtime monitoring, how to track overtime hours, and the tools that can deliver it. Check it out!

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Julia Gifford 14.06.2024
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Calm and focused: how office lighting and color affect productivity [UPDATED]

There are countless studies proving that office lighting and color choice have a great effect on employees’ productivity. In the movie Joe…

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Julia Gifford 14.04.2023
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11 of the scariest things a boss can say that are guaranteed to leave you shaking

Here are some of the most terrifying things a boss can say that’s actually going to leave you quaking in your boots. The good news is you don’t have to be helpless – here’s what you can do.

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Julia Gifford 31.10.2022
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52/17 updated – people are now working and breaking longer than before

In 2014 we at DeskTime performed a study that analyzed the top 10% most productive people to see what they had in…

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Julia Gifford 10.08.2021
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Time tracking by industry: who benefits most?

Let’s take a look at time tracking by industry. It comes as no surprise that some industries are keener than others to…

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Julia Gifford 12.02.2021
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How to schedule your week like a boss [free templates included]

Boss as in the Urban Dictionary bawse, or boss as in manager of You Ltd., it doesn’t matter – mastering personal weekly…

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Julia Gifford 30.11.2020
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Magic invoices: how to create invoice templates that automatically fill themselves out

Whether you’re an established business with a bookkeeping team, an agency working with a ton of different clients, or a freelancer who just wants to focus on what you do best, the DeskTime invoicing template can save hours of work for everyone involved.

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Julia Gifford 3.11.2020
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Office workers don’t want to return to “normal”

Only one-fifth of surveyed individuals want to return to office-based working once social distancing restrictions end. Most employees would prefer a hybrid model combining both remote and office-based work.

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Julia Gifford 13.08.2020
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