Tracking time in Jira with Timesheets: A relevant start
Tempo Team
This beginner’s guide presents an introduction to time tracking as well as a guide to Timesheets, Tempo's most popular product for Jira. We’ll cover some of the key features of Tempo Timesheets and then go over some compelling reasons why you might want to track time with Tempo.
Read on to learn why you should track time, as well as the benefits, features, and more for this popular add-on.
Last updated on 5 October, 2023
Reasons to track time in Jira
If you’re working in Jira, you may wonder whether you and your team should be tracking time. Do the benefits outweigh the costs? Will tracking time pay off, and if so, how? There’s no doubt that tracking time with software brings a lot of valuable insights into your company’s workings.
For starters, it enables you to see the total hours logged on a project or issue in Jira. By tracking time, you have visibility into the size, scope, and resource commitment for each project.There are other great reasons to track time. These include the ability to:
Make better estimates
Estimate the length of an upcoming project easily by looking to comparable projects with their time tracking data as a reference.
Send accurate, detailed invoices
Give clients an hourly breakdown of billable time, which they will appreciate.
Use time tracking reports to apply for tax credits
Many companies miss out on tax credits every year. Time tracking can be used to support your claim.
Track productivity and efficiency
We can always be more efficient in our work. With data-driven decision-making, it’s possible to track and potentially increase productivity. There are lots more reasons to invest in time tracking software if you’re working in Jira.
Armed with detailed data, it’s easy to reallocate resources, proactively manage commitments, and focus on commercially viable projects. The result is increased project revenue and faster time to profitability. And who doesn’t want that?
What is Timesheets?
Tempo Timesheets is a Jira time tracking and reporting solution that helps teams and managers track time for accounting, CAPEX, payroll, billing, compliance, enhanced efficiency, and forecasting. It can be found on the Atlassian Marketplace and is compatible with Cloud, Server, and Data Center.
