Why Consultants Hate Timesheets (and How to Fix It with Coretime Time Tracking Software)

Why Consultants Really Hate Timesheets

Consultants aren’t lazy they see timesheets as friction between themselves and the work they love. The main pain points include:

1. Tedious and workflow-interrupting – Manually recording hours, especially at the end of the day or week, feels like a burden. Delayed entries often rely on memory, leading to inaccuracies and frustration.
2. Feels like micromanagement – Logging every hour can make consultants feel mistrusted. Studies show candidates avoid firms where timesheet culture feels punitive.
3. Inaccuracy breeds resentment – When entries are inaccurate, budgets and utilization numbers don’t align, creating mistrust around data and the timesheet process.
4. Legacy tools exacerbate the problem – Excel, emails, or siloed systems lead to confusion, duplication, and errors. Consultants spend unnecessary time chasing approvals or re-entering data.

The Hidden Cost of Poor Time Tracking

Inefficient timesheets hurt both consultants and the business:

• Lost revenue from underbilling or missed billable hours
• Poor visibility into project status, resource capacity, and budget burn
• Administrative overload chasing timesheets and approvals
• Compliance and audit risks from weak historical time data

Consultants don’t hate time tracking they hate inefficient, disconnected tools that disrupt their workflow.

How to Fix Timesheets the Right Way

The solution isn’t removing timesheets; it’s upgrading to a system that works with consultants, not against them. That’s where Coretime consultant timesheet software comes in:

1. Real-Time Intuitive Time Entry – Log hours as they happen on desktop or mobile, reducing recall errors and ensuring accurate data.
2. Centralized, Integrated Platform – Coretime combines time tracking, expenses, billing, project status, and reporting in one place. No double-entry, no siloed systems.
3. Automated Approvals and Reminders – Streamline workflows with automated notifications, freeing managers from chasing approvals and consultants from emailing reminders.
4. Mobile Access – Capture time and expenses on the go, ensuring no lost billable hours while travelling or onsite.
5. Better Visibility = Better Decisions – Dashboards provide real-time insights into utilisation, project profitability, and resource allocation, supporting smarter planning and fewer month-end surprises.

Why Consultants Can Enjoy Time Tracking with Coretime

With the right system, timesheets stop feeling like chores and become tools for empowerment:

• Consultants spend less time on admin and more on client work
• Managers make better decisions with accurate project and WIP data
• Projects stay on budget and on schedule
• The business becomes more productive and profitable

Removing friction increases adoption, improves morale, and drives business results.

Ready to End Timesheet Frustration?

Timesheets don’t have to cause stress, lost revenue, or frustration. With Coretime time tracking software, you can:

• Reduce administrative time and manual processes
• Improve timesheet adoption and accuracy
• Gain real-time visibility into utilisation and project profitability
• Replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a single integrated platform

Book a free discovery call today to see how Coretime can help your business. No obligation. Just a practical conversation about your challenges and whether Coretime is the right fit.