Timesheets: Greater Control Over Time Entry Submission

The June 2026 release introduces new flexibility to Timesheets, giving organizations more control over how time is entered and submitted.

With this update, users can now turn off or disable submission for specific timesheet lines where tracking or approval is not required—helping simplify the experience and reduce unnecessary steps.

What’s New: Control Over Timesheet Lines

Timesheets now allow for more granular control at the line level, including:

Key Improvement

• Disable or Exclude Timesheet Lines
  Specific lines can be configured so they:
  • Do not require submission, or
  • Are effectively “turned off” when time tracking is not needed

Why This Matters

Previously, all timesheet lines often followed the same process:

• Required entry and submission
• Included in approval workflows, even when not necessary

This could lead to:

• Extra effort for users
• Confusion about what actually needed to be tracked
• Cluttered timesheets with irrelevant lines

With this update, organizations can better align timesheets with actual tracking requirements.

How This Helps You

1. Simplified User Experience

Users no longer need to interact with timesheet lines that aren’t relevant to their role or responsibilities.

Result:
Cleaner, more focused timesheets that are easier to complete.

2. Reduced Administrative Overhead

By removing unnecessary submission requirements:

• Fewer lines need to be reviewed or approved
• Managers spend less time processing irrelevant entries

Result:
More efficient approval processes.

3. Better Alignment with Real Work Tracking

Not all work requires formal time tracking. This update allows you to:

• Track critical work accurately
• Exclude supporting or non-billable activities where appropriate

Result:
Timesheets that reflect real business needs without overcomplication.

4. Improved Data Quality

When users only interact with relevant lines:

• There’s less chance of entering placeholder or incorrect data
• Reports are based on meaningful time entries

Result:
More reliable time tracking and reporting.

5. Flexibility for Different Use Cases (BD Context)

For organizations like BD, where time tracking requirements may vary across teams:

• Some roles may require strict submission and approval
• Others may only need visibility, not formal tracking

Result:
A more adaptable timesheet experience that supports different workflows without forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

When You’ll Notice the Biggest Impact

This update is especially useful if you:

• Have timesheet lines that don’t require submission or approval
• Want to reduce noise in the timesheet experience
• Manage teams with different time tracking requirements
• Are looking to improve adoption by simplifying the process

Final Thoughts

This enhancement to Timesheets provides a simple but impactful way to reduce friction and improve usability.

By allowing organizations to turn off or exclude unnecessary timesheet lines, OnePlan helps ensure that time tracking is focused, efficient, and aligned with real needs—rather than adding unnecessary complexity.