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Welcome to the new-look Hourly in 2026
With our new-look interface, Hourly delivers refreshed visuals, features and mechanics across the entire a…
3/23/2026
3rd Shift Work Hours
When most of the world clocks out, 3rd shift workers clock in! Learn more about one of the most underrated and misunderstood wo…
3/27/2026
How Many Hours Do Real Estate Agents Work?
Selling houses rarely fits into a 9-5. Let's find out how agents actually g…
3/12/2026
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3rd Shift Work Hours
When most of the world clocks out, 3rd shift workers clock in! Learn more about one of the most underrated and misunderstood wo…
3/27/2026
Welcome to the new-look Hourly in 2026
With our new-look interface, Hourly delivers refreshed visuals, features and mechanics across the entire a…
3/23/2026
How Many Hours Do Real Estate Agents Work?
Selling houses rarely fits into a 9-5. Let's find out how agents actually g…
3/12/2026
What Does Prorated Salary Mean?
Starting a job or taking unpaid leave? It pays to know how prorated salaries work. Click here to find out…
3/6/2026
Defining Turnaround Time In 2026
The art of getting things done faster is about more than just speeding up! Click here to find out more.
2/27/2026
What Is Idle Time?
When machines and employees stand still, what does it really cost you?
2/20/2026
Employee Appreciation Day Ideas 2026
Done right, employee appreciation creates long-term impact, not just…
2/13/2026
What Is Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)?
In a world of overcomplication, FTE simplifies resource allocation, workload and staffing into one usef…
2/6/2026
What Is A Floating Holiday?
Implemented correctly, floating holidays can significantly boost a team's sense of autonomy without…
1/30/2026
Time Allocation Techniques That Actually Work
Focus alone does not render results. Only when we strategically allocate…
1/23/2026
Quiet Quitting Examples in 2026
Nine times out of ten, quiet quitting happens for a reason. Learn how to identify the signs and root cause b…
1/16/2026
How Many Working Days In 2026?
We've calculated all relevant numbers and dates for the working year so you don't have to.
1/9/2026
What Is The Two-Minute Rule?
Discover a simple productivity rule that helps you stip procrastinating, clear small tasks and build momen…
1/2/2026
7 Silent Productivity Killers
Learn to spot the habits which quietly drain your focus and efficiency at work.
12/26/2025
List of Recommended Office Plants
Awesome for morale and easier to keep alive then you think, plant life can transform the mood and prod…
12/19/2025
Debunking the Myths Around 'Monk Mode'
Despite the playful name, 'Monk Mode' can make a serious impact on your life. We explore how to find…
12/12/2025
Australian Working Hours In 2026
Get to grips with Australian employment law and how changing work habits will affect future practi…
12/5/2025
What Is Moonlighting & How To Deal With It?
Cases of moonlighting can make a business cagey. The best solution…
11/28/2025
How To Track Volunteer Hours
As the business landscape relies more on digital tools, there's no reason why volunteer organisation…
11/21/2025
Do Hourly Employees Get Paid Holidays?
A complete guide to holiday pay for hourly employees - from paid holidays & floating holidays to labo…
11/14/2025
How Do Lawyers Track Time In 2025?
Ask any attorney: time is money. If you work in law, learn how to capture minutes more effectively &…
11/7/2025
How Do You Write An Hourly Timesheet?
Simple in concept, tricky to execute: Timesheets are a vital but overlooked step in business operati…
10/31/2025
Flat Rate Vs Hourly Pay: Which One Works Best?
Flat rate vs hourly isn't about which one is universally better - it's about…
10/24/2025
What Is An Hourly Wage In 2025?
A complete guide to how hourly wages work, their history, and what they mean for workers & employer…
10/17/2025
Travel Time Pay For Hourly Employees
What every worker & employer needs to know about compensation for travel in the modern workplace i…
10/10/2025
11 Fun Facts About Clocks
There are many facts about clocks. We've chosen only the fun ones. Enjoy.
10/3/2025
What Is An Asynchronous Interview?
Discover why one-way, pre-recorded video formats are reshapi…
9/26/2025
Small Team Building Activities
Focussing your team building exercises on the people who actually work together will do more…
9/19/2025
The Case Against The Clopening Shift
Clopening: the shift no one wants. Bad for staff, costly for companies, lousy for customers. Find out more…
9/12/2025
How To Motivate Employees
Learn the art of building long-term enthusiasm, trust & commitment without resorting to gimmicks.
9/5/2025
How To Navigate Office Politics
Power dynamics in the workplace can have a real impact on your career. Learn how to turn office poli…
8/29/2025
Is Time Tracking Micromanagement?
Why do some tools create a culture of surveillance while others empower teams to work smarter, w…
8/22/2025
Understanding The Mocha Method
Learn how a role-clarity framework like MOCHA can sharpen execution & boost results for your projects!
8/15/2025
20+ Peer Interview Questions
Discover the smartest questions to ask potential coworkers - and how they reveal fit, collaboration, and c…
8/8/2025
27 Job Interview Red Flags
From poor eye contact to vague answers - these job interview red flags could signal trouble on either…
8/1/2025
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Time Tracking
From myths about lunch-break rules to catching hidden project leaks, h…
7/25/2025
Napping At Work
Napping at work is technically easy, but culturally hard. Luckily, we've made the case so you don't have to.
7/18/2025
Get To Grips With High-Leverage Activities
Too often we feel busy with no real output. High-leverage activity priori…
7/11/2025
Getting To Grips With Ad Hoc Work
Too many ad-hoc requests can bring a business to its knees. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve whil…
7/4/2025
What Is Buffer Time In The Workplace?
Planning your work day down to the minute is great. But without allocated buffer time, you risk getti…
6/27/2025
What Are Business Days?
It sounds obvious, but understanding how business days work around the world can save yo…
6/20/2025
Why Sales Teams Should Track Their Time
The clock that quietly dictates your quota is worth paying attention to…
6/13/2025
What Is Time Boxing?
There is no productivity silver bullet. But perhaps time boxing is the next best thing. Find out more here!
6/6/2025
How To Track & Improve Employee Performance
From setting SMART goals to using the right software tools - here's ho…
5/30/2025
What Is Flextime?
Tired of pretending 9am is your peak form? Welcome to flextime - where your schedule finally respects your sleep cycle (and sanity).
5/23/2025
Group Decision Making Techniques
Sometimes, letting the group decide is the only way to find a path forward. Hourly explores the most e…
5/16/2025
How To Overcome Analysis Paralysis
We want to choose the best outcome right now. But sometimes slowing down is the only way to fin…
5/9/2025
How To Implement The 1-3-5 Rule
Getting nothing done all day is the worst. The 1-3-5 rule can put you on the path to staying on track.
5/2/2025
Developing An Effective Call-Out Policy
How to cut out the grey areas of your absentee policy and ensure e…
4/25/2025
High Demand Remote Jobs In 2025
As the world trends further towards remote work, we break down the fastest growing roles in 2025 and b…
4/18/2025
How To Reduce Social Loafing
Team members slacking off? Your office may have a case of social loafing - a phenomenon where indi…
4/11/2025
Use The Rapid Planning Method To Your Advantage
Give a deeper purpose to your work day, week, & month with the rapid…
4/4/2025
Mastering Time Efficiency
Obsessed with optimization? Wrangle your schedule & streamline your work day with our advice on ti…
3/28/2025
How To Implement Performance Standards
Discover how to establish performance standards that boost…
3/21/2025
7 Benefits Of Outsourcing Work
An often overlooked business strategy, outsourcing different areas of your operation can free up your…
3/14/2025
Time Confetti: Cut Distractions & Stay Focused
Does it feel like your attention is constantly being pulled in every dir…
3/7/2025
How To Cope With Working Long Hours
Try our tips to stay healthy and grounded during stressful periods at work.
2/28/2025
7 Effective Time Management Hacks
We all love a good hack. Get more done in your work day with 7 easy & achievable time management tec…
2/21/2025
Computerized Vs Manual Time Tracking
Before making the switch to a new method of time tracking, consider…
2/14/2025
What Is Per Diem Work?
Thinking of taking up a per diem position? Before starting, it's vital to consider the pros and cons of this t…
2/7/2025
Identify & Fix Your Poor Time Management Skills
We break down the most effective (& sustainable) strategies to help y…
1/31/2025
Employee Awards & Recognition
Want to start a positive feedback loop at your workplace? It all starts with the feel-good factor of an effe…
1/24/2025
Why Am I More Productive At Night?
Discover the science, habits and mental factors behind night owls. Learn how circadian rhythms and…
1/17/2025
What Is Second Shift Work?
Ever wondered how '2nd shifts' work? Get to grips with alternate work schedules and learn how they can…
1/10/2025
Signs An Employee Is About To Quit
Addressing employee dissatisfaction can be the difference between losing or retaining valuabl…
1/3/2025
Signs Of Micromanagement
Explore the signs of micromanagement, understand its impact on employees & examine h…
12/27/2024
Productive Things To Do When Bored
Why be bored when you can exercise, learn new hobbies or even tackle that ever-growing to-do l…
12/20/2024
The Secret To Employee Happiness
Employee happiness is no longer just a feel-good concept—it’s a critical component of business suc…
12/13/2024
Remote Team Building Activities
Delve into the world of remote team building, exploring the various activities that keep remote employ…
12/6/2024
What Is Time Blocking?
Take charge of your calendar & concentrate on what truly matters with Hourly’s time blocking strategy!
11/29/2024
What Does 'Eat The Frog' Mean?
Enjoy a more productive & stress-free day with the 'Eat The Frog' method. Learn how to best incorpo…
11/22/2024
Sunk-Cost Fallacy
The sunk cost fallacy is a dangerous business mindset. Explore how what it means, where it comes from & how to avoid it with Hourly!
11/15/2024
How To Fire A Client Professionally
Discover the best way to exit from a bad client relationship. Keep calm, cool & professional with tailored ad…
11/8/2024
Working On Vacation: Minimising The Disruption
Let's be real: we often end up working on vacation. So, how do we…
11/1/2024
What Is Digital Health & Wellness?
Digital communication has created a culture of instant availability. With distractions aplenty, here are simpl…
10/25/2024
Signs That You're Overworked
Hourly explores the signs of overworking, it's impact on your physical and mental health and ho…
10/18/2024
What Is Deep Work?
Amidst the chaos, deep work has emerged as a powerful way to reclaim our focus, boost productivity & create meaningful results.
10/11/2024
Understanding The Attention Economy
We take a deep dive into the attention economy & explore how digital technology has reinvented o…
10/4/2024
Hourly Now Has A Free Plan
We’re making some changes to our pricing and we wanted to share them with you!
8/8/2021
New Features: Scheduled Reports
This week we’ve released scheduled reports, which let you send information from Hourly to email…
8/12/2019
Resuming Tasks & Improved Reporting
This week we’re releasing some newsworthy improvements to Hourly.
5/9/2019
Reports For Everyone & Recent Time Entries
This week we’ve released two new features that we’ve received lots of requests for.
3/22/2019
In Case You Missed It: Invoice Improvements
Today we’re excited to announce that we’re releasing 2 major improv…
3/5/2019
