{"id":1605,"date":"2025-04-21T06:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T06:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desklog.io\/help\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:52:10","slug":"how-does-the-desklog-time-tracking-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desklog.io\/help\/productivity\/how-does-the-desklog-time-tracking-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does The Desklog Time Tracking Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Desklog tracks time automatically in the background and breaks it down into clearly defined metrics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The time metrics work together to give a complete, accurate picture of user activity, productivity, and work patterns throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Work represents the total duration a user is logged into the system during their workday. It includes everything from the moment they start (clock in) until they finish (clock out), covering both active working time and inactive periods. This metric helps measure overall presence and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Focus indicates how consistently a user stays engaged in work during their logged-in time. It is calculated as a percentage by comparing productive time against total time at work. A higher focus percentage means the user spends more time actively working rather than being idle or distracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Productive time is the actual time spent working. Desklog identifies this based on real-time system activity such as keyboard typing and mouse movement. Only periods with consistent activity are considered productive, making this a reliable measure of actual effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Task Spent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Task Spent shows how much time is used to complete assigned tasks. It reflects the real effort put into task execution and helps compare estimated time with actual time taken. This is useful for tracking efficiency and improving task planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clock In<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clock In records the exact time a user begins their workday. This can happen when the user logs into the system or starts tracking. It marks the starting point for all time calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clock Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clock Out records when the user ends their workday or stops tracking. It marks the end of the work session and finalizes the total time recorded for that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Task Assigned<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Task Assigned refers to the planned or allocated time given for completing tasks. It sets expectations for how long a task should take and helps in comparing planned effort versus actual time spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Minimum Hours defines the required number of working hours a user is expected to complete in a day. This value is set by the organization and is used as a baseline to measure attendance and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neutral<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Neutral time includes apps or websites that are neither clearly productive nor distracting. These are typically tools that don\u2019t directly contribute to measurable output but are still part of regular work usage. Neutral time is tracked but does not heavily impact productivity scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Productive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Non-Productive time is the duration spent on apps or websites that are not related to work activities. Desklog identifies and categorizes this time to highlight potential distractions and help users improve focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over Time is the additional time worked beyond the defined minimum hours. It reflects extended work effort and helps track extra hours spent on tasks or projects beyond regular schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining all these metrics, Desklog provides a detailed and structured view of how time is spent, from when a user starts working, how actively they work, what they work on, and how their time aligns with expected work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All tracked metrics are consolidated within the Desklog dashboard and related sections, enabling users to view, analyze, and interpret work data in a unified interface. These sections include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Desklog Dashboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you log into Desklog, the first screen you see is your Desklog dashboard<\/strong>, designed to give you a complete overview of your team\u2019s productivity while supporting a healthy work-life balance. The dashboard provides all relevant data about users, and you can filter this information based on your preferences, whether by the entire team, specific teams, or individual members. This flexibility helps both managers and employees gain meaningful insights into work patterns and performance trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Work Analytics: Insights That Empower<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Work Analytics<\/strong> section provides detailed insights into your team\u2019s performance. Here, you can view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n