CHARACTERISTICS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TIME MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TOOLS IN ENTERPRISES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2617-5940.2.2025.9Keywords:
time management, software tools, task managers, time tracking, integration, productivity, performance evaluationAbstract
The article examines modern approaches and digital tools for organizing and managing working time at enterprises. The theoretical aspects of time management are considered, in particular, the role of prioritization and timing as methods for identifying time costs and increasing work efficiency. The categories of software solutions used to support corporate time management are analyzed: task managers and project management platforms (Jira, Trello, Todolist, Asana, MS Planner), time tracking and productivity monitoring tools (Toggl Track, Clockify, Worksection, Hubstaff, TimeCamp), as well as calendars and resource planners (Google Calendar, Outlook, Resource Guru, ERP). Business process automation and integration tools (Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate) and their impact on reducing routine operations, increasing task accuracy, and freeing up resources for creative and strategic activities are separately highlighted. The paper proposes criteria for selecting software tools, systematized by functional (compliance with business processes, planning and analytics capabilities, work with task dependencies), non-functional (security, reliability, scalability, integration, ease of implementation) and organizational (localization, user support, customization capabilities, cost and related services). Practical recommendations are given for selecting a set of solutions depending on the scale of the enterprise: for small teams - easy-to-use tools (Trello + Google Calendar); for medium-sized businesses - a combination of development management systems, time tracking and automation (Jira + Clockify + Power Automate); for large organizations - integrated corporate solutions with private cloud storage, ERP integration and individual analytics panels. It is shown that the effective implementation of digital time management tools requires not only technical integration, but also changes in the management paradigm: adaptation of business processes, review of roles and responsibilities, staff training and adjustment of algorithms for interaction between people and systems. It is summarized that a properly selected set of software solutions and a balanced strategy for their implementation can increase the transparency of tasks, optimize load distribution, reduce time for routine operations, and improve the overall productivity of the enterprise.
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