1. What is proof of work in time tracking?

Proof of work is a time record that shows context, not just totals. It tells you who did the work. It also tells you what they worked on and what that time produced.

2. Why are timesheets alone not enough?

A timesheet confirms that hours were recorded but not what happened during them. It leaves out task switching and idle time. It also leaves out hours you cannot link to a deliverable.

3. How is work verification different from employee monitoring?

Monitoring watches activity. Work verification connects time to projects and output so you can manage delivery and cost with accurate records.

4. How does unverified time affect project profitability?

You cannot price or plan work correctly without knowing the real effort behind it. Hidden overhead and idle time quietly reduce margin until the budget runs out.

5. What should you check first to improve work visibility?

Start by checking whether you can attribute every logged hour to a specific task or project. If you cannot, your reporting and billing rest on self-reported data.