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Latest news about time tracking, project management, etc.

Discover the latest trends and best practices for time tracking, project management, and digitization. Stay informed about innovations, tips and expert opinions that optimize your work processes.

Software
8
min. reading time

HOAI calculator: Digital for transparent cost calculation

Discover how digital HOAI computers help engineers and architects calculate project costs precisely.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Management methods
9
min. reading time

Project planning: 6 steps to project success + tips

The start phase of a project may be inspiring and motivating, but is detailed project planning really necessary? Get insights into the importance of project planning and ensure your project success with 6 decisive steps.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Team plant Schichtmodelle gemeinsam am Besprechungstisch im Büro.
Employment Law
15
min. reading time

Shift Models: Fair and Efficient Shift Planning

Which shift models are optimal for your company? From 2-shift to 3-shift to fully continuous systems — with practical tips for legally compliant and employee-friendly shift planning.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Management methods
9
min. reading time

Conducting an interview: 7 dos and don'ts

The right approach makes the difference. Discover our 7 dos and don'ts so that you can have productive and insightful employee interviews through precise questions and targeted interviews.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Team Building Event bei ZEP: Unternehmens-Team beim gemeinsamen Outdoor-Teambuilding mit selbstgebauter Seifenkiste.
Management methods
9
min. reading time

Team building and team development: Strengthen collaboration & trust

Strong teams go through five development phases: from initial orientation to high performance. Which methods work in each phase and how you can make team development sustainable.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Management methods
7
min. reading time

Absence Management: The Best Tools + 5 Measures!

Learn why effective absenteeism management is essential in your company and how it can improve productivity and employee satisfaction.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

Planung der Arbeitstage pro Jahr mit Kalender und farbigen Markierungen für Urlaubstage und Feiertage am Schreibtisch.
Employment Law
7
min. reading time

How many working days does a year have?

220 working days per year, but regional holidays and working models change this figure significantly. The precise calculation is the basis for resource planning and budgeting.

Tanja Hartmann

Content Marketing Manager

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“Comprehensive solution for recording project and working times. In particular, compliance with legal regulations (minimum rest time, break times, maximum working hours, etc.) can be tracked very well. “

julia
HR manager

“Ideal employee management support thanks to a 360 degree view of employee availability, daily reports and automated vacation and absence management.”

Thorsten
CIO

“We use ZEP for precise time recording, vacation management and absenteeism. With ZEP, our employees can also record their working hours while working from home, which enabled us to replace several previously used tools.”

stefan
district manager

“Quick project bookings and evaluations. Yet a high degree of flexibility. Good modular design. You can easily adapt the system to your own needs.”

benjamin
Senior Business Consultant

“ZEP impresses with its intuitive time and project management and offers excellent customer support!”

philip
IT consultant

“We have been using ZEP for over 10 years to record working hours (billable, non-billable). This is a great basis for invoicing our customers.”

johannes
Head of Success

“Comprehensive solution for recording project and working times. In particular, compliance with legal regulations (minimum rest time, break times, maximum working hours, etc.) can be tracked very well. “

julia
HR manager

“Ideal employee management support thanks to a 360 degree view of employee availability, daily reports and automated vacation and absence management.”

Thorsten
CIO

“We use ZEP for precise time recording, vacation management and absenteeism. With ZEP, our employees can also record their working hours while working from home, which enabled us to replace several previously used tools.”

stefan
district manager

“Quick project bookings and evaluations. Yet a high degree of flexibility. Good modular design. You can easily adapt the system to your own needs.”

benjamin
Senior Business Consultant

“ZEP impresses with its intuitive time and project management and offers excellent customer support!”

philip
IT consultant

“We have been using ZEP for over 10 years to record working hours (billable, non-billable). This is a great basis for invoicing our customers.”

johannes
Head of Success

“Ideal employee management support thanks to a 360 degree view of employee availability, daily reports and automated vacation and absence management.”

Thorsten
CIO

“Comprehensive solution for recording project and working times. In particular, compliance with legal regulations (minimum rest time, break times, maximum working hours, etc.) can be tracked very well. “

Julia
HR Manager

“We have been using ZEP for over 10 years to record working hours (billable, non-billable). This is a great basis for invoicing our customers.”

Johannes
Head of Success

“ZEP impresses with its intuitive time and project management and offers excellent customer support!”

Philipp
IT Consultant

“Quick project bookings and evaluations. Yet a high degree of flexibility. Good modular design. You can easily adapt the system to your own needs.”

Benjamin
Senior Business Consultant

“We use ZEP for precise time recording, vacation management and absenteeism. With ZEP, our employees can also record their working hours while working from home, which enabled us to replace several previously used tools.”

Stefan
District Manager

“Ideal employee management support thanks to a 360 degree view of employee availability, daily reports and automated vacation and absence management.”

Thorsten
CIO

“Comprehensive solution for recording project and working times. In particular, compliance with legal regulations (minimum rest time, break times, maximum working hours, etc.) can be tracked very well. “

Julia
HR Manager

“We have been using ZEP for over 10 years to record working hours (billable, non-billable). This is a great basis for invoicing our customers.”

Johannes
Head of Success

“ZEP impresses with its intuitive time and project management and offers excellent customer support!”

Philipp
IT Consultant

“Quick project bookings and evaluations. Yet a high degree of flexibility. Good modular design. You can easily adapt the system to your own needs.”

Benjamin
Senior Business Consultant

“We use ZEP for precise time recording, vacation management and absenteeism. With ZEP, our employees can also record their working hours while working from home, which enabled us to replace several previously used tools.”

Stefan
District Manager
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