Man-hours
Workforce Management Glossary
Man-hours
What are man-hours?
One of the most important metrics of any business, man-hours are the total hours worked by all employees during any given period of time.
Why are man-hours important for organisations to understand and monitor?
Accurately tracking man-hours should be a critical concern for any organisation. Man-hours are an incredible tool for workforce optimisation, labour forecasting, measuring productivity, resource allocation, and business analysis. They can also help organisations to estimate the financial impact of employees leaving the company on labour costs and the time needed to complete work-related tasks.
How are man-hours calculated? Is there a way to simplify and streamline this process – and use this data in a more meaningful way?
Traditionally, the basic calculation for man-hours is to multiply the number of employees responsible for a particular task by how long it takes them to complete it. This becomes complex when large, remote, or hybrid workforces are involved. Organisations need automated man-hour calculations – updated in real-time – and the ability to identify trends, areas for improvement, and absorb actionable insights.
Calculating man-hours doesn’t need to be stressful with Roubler’s agile, scalable, all-in-one workforce management platform. Organisations can easily monitor employee time and attendance with our online time clock software and timesheet app.