There are many options for “going Green” in the workplace. For companies that want to go the extra mile and reduce the total amount of paper used, implementing a
timesheet software solution is an easy choice.
Companies can save time and money while conserving paper by changing procedures that commonly use a large amount of paper. For example, time tracking using paper timesheets can use more than one 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper per employee each week.
Organizations can maintain their time tracking systems without using a single sheet of paper by implementing an electronic time and expense tracking solution, like Replicon’s Web TimeSheet. With this world-leading time tracking solution, employees can easily track their time, managers can approve entries and run reports, and clients can view and approve time for projects-all accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection.
The Internet accessibility of online time and expense tracking solutions also eliminates the need to provide handouts for meetings. With real-time data, dynamic reports provide accurate, at-a-glance visuals to accompany presentations. Even if Internet access isn’t available, the reports can be saved as a PDF on a laptop or memory stick and displayed on the screen.
By choosing to use timesheet software to decrease the amount of paper used in day-to-day business activities, organizations can have a positive impact on the environment. As Replicon's products are solely available via online download, organizations can also avoid waste from packaging such as cardboard, foam, and plastic that comes with buying boxed software from a store.
Replicon believes in leading by example. In addition to providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to paper timesheets, Replicon has taken steps to ensure minimal impact from their own head office operations on the environment. Replicon has been certified carbon-neutral in 2008 by purchasing 301 tonnes of carbon offsets. Replicon employees have also been encouraged to become more environmentally active and have created the Replicon Green Team to coordinate initiatives within the office.
Following the lead of companies like Replicon by applying eco-friendly practices isn’t being trendy, it’s being responsible. While the concept as a whole may seem challenging, taking small steps to reduce the waste produced by the organization can have a big impact. There is no rule that says being environmentally-conscious has to be a sacrifice. Employing environmental-friendly procedures, like eliminating paper and using online timesheets, can lead to financial savings.
