Trust-based working time was long considered the holy grail of New Work. The idea sounds irresistible: employees do not track hours, they work purely results-oriented. In reality, however, many companies face unexpected challenges, openly discussed in online debates on X (formerly Twitter): missing work-life balance, overtime that silently piles up, and uncertainty about how much work is actually being done.
Trust is the foundation of modern work, but transparency creates the safety net. A recent study shows that 68% of companies are actively looking for clear structures to replace unstructured trust-based working time. This is where a quiet revolution begins. TimeSpin® offers an alternative that combines the best of both worlds.
Trust-Based Working Time vs. TimeSpin®: The Key Difference
| Feature | Trust-Based Working Time (manual) | TimeSpin® (haptic & digital) |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking | Manual, often retrospective and inaccurate | Automated, minute-accurate via a simple flip |
| Work-life balance | Boundaries blur, overtime goes unnoticed | Clear separation between work and free time through the physical cube |
| Transparency | Often vague, performance hard to verify | Visual, traceable reports and dashboards |
| Productivity | High risk of pseudo-work and distractions | Strong task focus, measurable productivity gains |
| Team culture | Can create mistrust when output is unclear | Builds trust through visible, shared achievements |
Setting Boundaries, Increasing Performance: The Promise of the Dodecahedron
The physical TimeSpin® Cube is the missing link. Instead of letting time slip away unnoticed in the background, the simple act of flipping the cube creates a clear and conscious boundary.
One side for Project A, one for Meetings, one for Break.
This haptic ritual marks the start and end of a work phase and helps maintain focus.
The result is tangible:
Better work-life balance
Actively stopping time tracking signals the brain that work is over. Studies show that remote workers using such systems report significantly improved work-life balance, higher satisfaction, and a lower risk of burnout.Stronger personal responsibility
Employees become active participants in managing their time. Accurate tracking turns into a self-management tool instead of a control mechanism, increasing motivation and accountability.Transparency that builds trust
Minute-accurate data shows not just how long people worked, but how time was distributed. This transparency is not surveillance. It is the foundation for honest, fact-based discussions about resources, budgets, and success.
From Blind Trust to Confident Clarity
With TimeSpin®, trust-based working time evolves instead of disappearing. Trust is not replaced. It is reinforced by measurable, transparent performance.
The result is a work culture where productivity, satisfaction, and work-life balance no longer compete with each other, but grow together.
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