Episode Synopsis:

In this episode of Time Well Spent, we explore how eliminating silent productivity killers helps small teams run smoother and control labor costs. You’ll hear about:

• Why paper timesheets and manual tracking create guesswork, errors, and admin drag

• The hidden cost of managers re-entering data and chasing approvals

• How schedule confusion triggers no-shows, overtime, and customer service issues

• Why “manual process traps” get worse as you grow, even if they felt fine at first

• How small overtime overages compound into real money across a full year

• The visibility gap that forces reactive management and constant firefighting

• What a simple process audit looks like and what to measure first

• How digital tracking, scheduling, and reporting reduce miscommunication

• Why small workflow fixes compound into big operational improvements 

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