Figures, Data, Facts

Up to 20% of working time is lost to unproductive administrative tasks. Companies that rely on digital time recording increase their productivity by 10–15%. A lack of transparency in projects causes an average of 5–8% in hidden costs per project. These figures clearly show: companies that accurately record working hours save time, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary stress while gaining the ability to manage projects strategically instead of relying on gut feeling.

A recent survey conducted by Handelsblatt among 1,000 hybrid office employees revealed another critical issue: two-thirds of employees in Germany pretend to be more productive than they actually are. Many intentionally take measures to appear more engaged and efficient, such as artificially keeping their online status active while working from home (27.7%), staying longer in the office because their manager is still there (25.4%), sending emails at unusual times, or participating in meetings without adding real value.

The reasons include workplace cultures shaped by presence monitoring and concerns about job security. At the same time, two-thirds of respondents stated that they would prefer performance-based evaluations where compensation is measured purely by results even if this meant voluntarily accepting a salary reduction of five percent or more.

These figures highlight a key insight: companies that accurately record working hours create real transparency and measurable performance instead of merely producing the appearance of activity. Businesses gain better time management, cost control, and the ability to steer projects strategically rather than relying on assumptions or superficial presence.

Precise cost and performance tracking

With ZEUS®, working hours are recorded with pinpoint accuracy whether in the office, in the field, or while working remotely. Every booking is automatically assigned to the correct project, order, or cost center. This creates reliable data for costing and budget planning, controlling and forecasting, as well as billing and customer communication.

Making efficiency visible

ZEUS® provides managers with clear insights into who is working on which project and when without employees feeling monitored. The system highlights project progress, resource utilization, as well as cost drivers and savings potential. This enables decisions to be made quickly, precisely, and based on reliable data.

Workflows that stay in flow

Intuitive workflows ensure that time recording happens almost effortlessly whether in the field, on-site with customers, or at the workplace without interrupting the daily routine. Automatic or suggested time allocations at the end of the day increase user acceptance and data quality, reduce manual effort, and give teams more energy for truly important tasks.

More value for your company

ISGUS digital Job Costing transforms time expenditure into measurable success. Projects are managed more efficiently, billing processes become faster, and calculations become more reliable. Real-time data improves resource planning, reduces sources of error, and relieves administrative workload. ZEUS® increases confidence in budgets and project success while turning time recording into a strategic tool that makes teams more efficient and projects more profitable.