Practical guide
Reviewing remote timesheet exceptions without micromanaging
Focus on missing records, pattern changes, and approval gaps rather than watching every hour.
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Define what counts as an exception
An exception is a missing entry, an unapproved overtime hour, a schedule mismatch that changes pay, or a repeated pattern that the manager has not reviewed. It is not a single short lunch.
Write the list before the review so the criteria do not drift toward whoever is being discussed.
Review with the record open
For each exception, check the timesheet, the schedule, the approval, and any leave or holiday record. Ask the worker for the missing fact rather than inferring it.
Where the record is wrong, correct it with the date and the approver. Where the process is wrong, note the change and move on.
Report the pattern, not the person
Report the exception count by type and by week. Share the pattern with the team and coach individuals privately.
A stable, low exception count is a better sign than a perfect-looking timesheet that nobody checked.
Sources
References supplied with this guide.
| Source | Publisher | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ILO labour statistics | ilostat.ilo.org | Primary reference supplied with this article. |
| Philippine Statistics Authority | psa.gov.ph | Primary reference supplied with this article. |