Case Study: How Dana Turned Time Tracking into a Strategic Asset

Industry: Technology, Operations & HR
Interviewee: Dana, Director of People & Operations
Challenge: Creating a smarter, unified time-tracking process with real-time visibility
Solution: Origami’s Time & Attendance Module
Result: Streamlined time reporting, actionable insights for workforce planning, and a culture of transparency and trust

“Time tracking used to be something we dealt with after the fact. It became a real problem.”

Before implementing Origami, time reporting was chaotic. Some employees used spreadsheets, others emailed their hours, and many simply forgot to report altogether. Managers had no clear view of who was working when, and the operations team spent countless hours chasing down timesheets.

“We had no way to track things in real time – whether a department was understaffed, someone was consistently logging overtime, or whether teams were overloaded. We were flying blind.”

 Simple, Accessible Reporting – From Any Device

With Origami, employees now log their hours through a single, centralized system — available on both desktop and mobile:

  • Support for regular hours, breaks, leave, and shift schedules
  • Fully configurable rules per department or employment type
  • Transparent records available to employees, managers, and operations

“Now everything is visible. No more wondering, ‘Did this get submitted?’ The data is already there.”

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Real-Time Alerts & Operational Insights

Origami automatically flags anomalies and sends alerts to managers and HR:

  • Late logins or missing entries
  • Repeated overtime or extended workdays
  • Persistent overloads or underutilization within certain teams

Instead of sorting through outdated spreadsheets, managers receive real-time dashboards and notifications.

“The system doesn’t just report data – it shows us what needs attention, before issues become problems.”

 From Timekeeping to Smarter Workforce Planning

Origami’s time tracking isn’t just about logging hours — it helps the organization run smarter:

  • Clear understanding of team dynamics and workloads
  • Better staffing plans based on historical data
  • Identification of burnout risks, inefficiencies, or high-turnover areas

“We don’t just react anymore. We plan. And that changes everything.”

 A Cultural Shift: From Tracking to Trust

For Dana, one of the biggest wins wasn’t just technical – it was cultural. When the system is fair, transparent, and easy to use, it no longer feels like control. It becomes a tool that empowers people to manage their time and take ownership.

“Employees actually engage with the system. Managers feel in control. And our operations team finally has space to focus on real strategy – not paperwork.”