Timely submission of timesheets is crucial for any organization, but employees often need reminders to stay on track. In this carousel, we explore eight effective methods for reminding employees to submit timesheets on time without causing stress or frustration. From automated emails and shared calendar reminders to personalized messages and mobile notifications, discover the best practices for keeping your workforce organized and on schedule. We also delve into how you can incentivize timely submissions and simplify the time-keeping process with user-friendly software solutions. Learn how to maintain productivity and ensure accurate timesheet submissions while fostering a positive work environment. If you are interested in this topic, see link to blogpost: https://managry.com/8-effective-ways-to-remind-employees-to-submit-timesheets-on-time/

1. 8 effective ways
to remind employees
to submit timesheets
on time

2. Setting deadlines is essential
so employees get a sense of routine
and understand the consequences
of not finishing this task on time.
However, many people wait until
the very last moment, resulting
in delays and inaccurate submissions.

3. Reminding your employees
regularly helps prevent forgetfulness
and excuses.
Let's explore some of the most effective
ways.

4. Send automated company-wide
emails
Sending automated emails is a reliable
way to remind your employees.
Make sure people have the motivation
to open and read the email.
Use an emoji, joke, or anything to make
the email stand out and appear more
friendly so the person wants to read
and remember it.
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5. Create a shared calendar
reminder
A friendly reminder is the best solution
to help employees keep track of their
duties.
Regular reminders can be helpful
but shouldn't be too frequent,
as it may feel overwhelming.
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6. Show reminders in your
time-tracking application
Utilizing a time-tracking application
will help you with the whole timesheet
process significantly, including
reminders.
Most software and applications should
have various customizations and ways
to automatically send out reminders
on the phone, by email, etc.
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7. Send personalized email
reminder
Making the message personal will
make the recipient feel more involved,
and they may react better.
People mustn’t forget the message,
and making it more suitable for them
will help.
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8. Send automated chat message
Get to know your employees' favorite
communication method and use this
to your benefit.
For example, if you have a company
chat, it should be possible to send
an automated message or inform
them more personally.
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9. Use mobile notifications
Everyone relies heavily on their mobile
phone these days.
When you send a message to your
employees’ phones, you can be almost
sure they will receive it.
Just make sure you choose
a reasonable time to send your
message.
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10. Remind employees verbally
Of course, communication is the key,
and just because we have technologies
to help us communicate better doesn’t
mean you should dismiss
communication in person.
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11. Offer an incentive
When your employees submit
timesheets precisely and on time,
don’t forget to acknowledge this.
Express your appreciation so they stay
motivated and feel good about
a finished task.
Positive affirmations can go a long way
regarding your employees’ behavior
and motivation.
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12. Simplify the time-keeping
process
Get a timesheet software that will fill
out everything automatically for your
employees or at least make the process
much easier.
As a result, your employees will always
have their timesheets filled out in time,
and they will be much more precise.

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