why more firms are trashing timesheets

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by ed mendlowitz

question: i’ve read that many firms are no longer using timesheets. how do you feel about that?

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answer: there is a growing group of firms that no longer use timesheets. the leader of this movement is ron baker, who explains his reasons and provides a model in his many books, many of which i have read and recommend.