New working models and digital time tracking: how work-life balance and new work can go hand in hand

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In this article, you will learn how digital time tracking can harmonize with new working models.

The importance of New Work and work-life balance

In the ever-changing world of work, concepts such as New Work and work-life balance are becoming increasingly important. These paradigms no longer view work merely as a means of earning a living, but rather as an opportunity to develop oneself, discover one’s own potential and at the same time lead a fulfilling private life.

What are the principles of New Work?

The concept of New Work, originally developed by the Austrian-American philosopher Frithjof Bergmann, addresses the needs of today’s knowledge and service society. New Work stands for flexible working hours, flat hierarchies, individual responsibility and participation. It is about rethinking and redesigning work – more creative, more self-determined and more meaningful.

How do you define work-life balance?

Work-life balance is a concept that promotes a balance between professional demands and private life. It is about creating a balance between working time and leisure time in order to reduce stress and improve general well-being.

Combining New Work and work-life balance through digital time tracking

One of the challenges in the implementation of New Work and work-life balance is the management of working times and processes. Digital time recording systems can play a decisive role here. They make it possible to manage flexible working hours and at the same time record work performance transparently and fairly.

Flexibility and transparency through digital time tracking

One of the central pillars of New Work is flexibility. With digital time tracking, employers and employees can agree individual working times and locations and manage them easily and transparently. This creates mutual trust, which forms the basis for a healthy work-life balance.

Fairness and justice in the recording of work performance

Another advantage of digital time tracking is its ability to record work performance fairly and accurately. This makes overtime and additional work visible and can be compensated. This strengthens the work-life balance and promotes a fair working environment.

Conclusion: How digital time tracking contributes to the future of work

With its options for flexible and transparent time tracking, digital time tracking makes an important contribution to implementing the principles of New Work and work-life balance. It offers companies and employees the flexibility they need to cope with the hectic workday and the transparency they need to build trust and find a balance between work and private life.
Digital time tracking is therefore a decisive factor in making the working world of the future fairer, more flexible and more people-oriented. It is a tool that helps to ensure that work is perceived not just as a necessary evil, but as an opportunity for personal development and satisfaction.

Your company does not yet have digital time tracking?

Digital time tracking offers numerous advantages that can both increase the efficiency of your work processes and contribute to a better work-life balance for your team:

  • Increased efficiency: Save time and resources when managing working hours and overtime.
  • Transparency: Offer your employees insight into their working hours and create a fair working environment.
  • Flexibility: Support flexible working models and enable your team to achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory working time regulations and avoid legal problems.

Discover the possibilities of digital time tracking and find out how it can change your company.

Your company does not yet have time tracking that complies with the BAG ruling?

ZMI offers you flexible solutions for recording working time. We will also find an individual solution for your company:

  • Time tracking at the stationary terminal,
  • at the PC workstation or
  • Mobile with a variety of end devices


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