Productivity audit software to monitor staff's time at work

Sapience Analytics developed a patent-pending software that ensures employees and teams can achieve productivity improvement, coupled with greater work-life harmony

Companies are now resorting to audit tools that help in monitoring staff's time spent at work as the emphasis is now shifting focus from 'time in office' to 'time on work'.

In a bid to achieve higher productivity, organisations are implementing policies like blocking Internet access, using swipe cards to verify time in/out of the office, and rewarding those who spend long hours at work.

However, the secret for higher productivity is not working longer but working smarter, according to productivity improvement solutions provider Sapience Analytics.

Moreover, most large IT companies have increased office work hours to 9.5 hours, with commuting times of 1-2 hours each way creating significant stress for employees.

"These conflicting requirements can only be resolved if productivity can be increased during regular office hours. This requires an understanding that the best way to improve productivity during regular office hours is through mindful work," Sapience Analytics CEO Shirish Deodhar said.

Sapience Analytics, founded in 2009, has developed a patent-pending software product that ensures employees and teams can achieve significant productivity improvement, coupled with greater work-life harmony.

The productivity audit tool is best suited for key verticals such as IT services, KPOs and engineering services, and back offices of BFSI and retail firms, among others.

Deodhar further said that the 'Mindful Enterprise' movement is gaining currency among enterprises like Google.

A mindful employee learns how to stay focused by minimising distractions, thereby achieving more with less stress. It is where the emphasis shifts from 'time in the office' to 'productive time on work'.

A mindful enterprise encourages progressive HR policies such as flexi hours, work from home in an emergency, and full access to Internet, Deodhar added.