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Smart Time Tracking, Payroll and Productivity

Time tracking and payroll solution with a desktop app and web portal, managing 115,000 hours and 25,000 objectives across 100+ projects in one year.

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calendar_todayMay 30, 2026schedule2 min readdrawProduct design
DurationStarted May 2023, MVP launch in September 2023, and continued enhancements indefinitely
Headline Results5 FullStack Developers, 1 UI/UX Designer, 1 QA Engineer and 1 Scrum PM
TeamDedicated Teams
ToolsWindows: C++, Mac: Swift, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, NET

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  • THE CHALLENGE
  • THE SOLUTION
  • Desktop App for Windows and Mac
  • Comprehensive Admin Portal
  • THE OUTCOME
  • Value
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  • THE CHALLENGE
  • THE SOLUTION
  • Desktop App for Windows and Mac
  • Comprehensive Admin Portal
  • THE OUTCOME
  • Value

Time tracking and payroll solution with a desktop app and web portal, managing 115,000 hours and 25,000 objectives across 100+ projects in one year.

linkTHE CHALLENGE

NetForemost, a dynamic and fast-paced company, needed a robust, scalable solution that traditional time tracking tools couldn’t offer. Their existing options did not provide the versatility required to experiment with new approaches to optimize how each team member uses their time across various roles. For the MVP, the company needed a proprietary tool that could:

  • Efficiently track time and productivity
  • Accurately calculate employee payments based on hourly rates
  • Capture detailed productivity metrics, including periodic screenshots and inactivity analysis
Smart Time Tracking, Payroll and Productivity

linkTHE SOLUTION

We delivered a two-part, scalable solution that provided NetForemost with the flexibility to drive innovation:

linkDesktop App for Windows and Mac

  • Native Performance: Built using C++ for Windows and Swift for Mac, ensuring optimal performance and efficient screenshot capture.
  • Advanced Activity Analytics: Monitors user activity, tracks idle time, and calculates working hours precisely for accurate payroll processing.
  • Automated Payroll Integration: Calculates payments based on hourly rates, facilitating seamless payroll management.

linkComprehensive Admin Portal

  • Multi-Role Management: Enables tailored access for different roles, allowing managers, project leads, and administrators to view custom reports, project settings, and payroll information.
  • Centralized Dashboard: Offers a unified view of time tracking, productivity analytics, and goal management across projects, supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Versatile & Scalable: Empowers NetForemost to experiment with new features and optimize processes in ways that off-the-shelf solutions cannot.

This proprietary tool gives NetForemost the versatility to try new approaches and continuously improve the way each team member invests their time, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of innovation.

Smart Time Tracking, Payroll and Productivity

linkTHE OUTCOME

  • Rapid Deployment: MVP delivered in February 2024 after starting in August 2023, meeting the immediate needs of a fast-paced organization.
  • Robust Performance: Over 115,000 hours tracked and 25,000+ goals managed in the first year.
  • Scalable & Reliable: Designed to scale with NetForemost’s dynamic growth and adaptable to new experimental approaches for time management.
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linkValue

This case study demonstrates how TimeForemost has revolutionized time tracking and payroll management for NetForemost, enabling the company to harness the full potential of every work hour while fostering a data-oriented culture and continuous innovation.

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