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Task Management

Tasks and time tracking in the same place, finally.

Assign, track, and time tasks without switching between your project tool and your timesheet tool — or sync two-way with the project tool you already use.

The Challenge

Why timesheets and task lists usually drift apart

Most teams run task management in one tool and time tracking in another, and the two rarely stay in sync. An employee finishes a task in the project tool but forgets to stop the timer in the separate tracking app, or logs time against a task that’s already been marked complete somewhere else. The result is a timesheet that technically exists but doesn’t reliably reflect what actually got done.

StaffTiming keeps task assignment and time tracking in the same system by default, and syncs two-way with Asana and Trello for teams that already have a project management workflow they don’t want to abandon. Either way, the time logged against a task and the task’s actual status stay connected instead of living in two disconnected tools.

What’s Included

Everything this covers

Task assignment & deadlines

Assign tasks to team members with due dates, directly inside the same platform as time tracking.

Time tracking per task

Timers link directly to specific tasks, not just a generic project bucket.

Two-way Asana & Trello sync

Tasks and status stay in sync with the project tools your team already uses.

Task status & progress views

See what’s in progress, blocked, or complete without leaving the timesheet view.

Voice-note task assignment

Assign tasks via quick voice notes for teams that move faster talking than typing (see Audio Task Assignment).

Bulk task import

Import existing task lists rather than re-creating them manually.

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Why StaffTiming

Why teams choose this over the alternative

Time and tasks, one system

No separate tools to keep manually in sync — time tracking lives inside task management.

Integrates with tools you already use

Two-way Asana and Trello sync means you don’t have to abandon an existing workflow.

Built for how work actually gets tracked

Time logs directly against tasks, so reporting reflects real project progress.

Flexible for teams with or without a PM tool

Works standalone or synced — whichever fits your team.

Workflow

How tasks and time connect

  1. Create and assign the taskWith a deadline and owner — typed, or recorded as a voice note.
  2. Track time against itThe person starts the timer on that task, so hours land in the right place automatically.
  3. Update status as work movesProgress views show what is in progress, blocked or done.
  4. Review estimate vs actualReports compare planned and real time per task and project, improving the next estimate.
Setup

Keep your project tool or use StaffTiming’s tasks

Your teamRecommended setup
Already runs projects in AsanaKeep Asana; connect the Asana integration
Plans work on Trello boardsKeep Trello; connect the Trello integration
Has no project tool, or a spreadsheetUse StaffTiming’s native tasks
Mix of teams with different toolsEach team syncs its own tool; reports combine everything

Task management tips for time-tracked teams

  • Break work into tasks of a few hours to a few days — big enough to matter, small enough to track.
  • Use consistent task names across projects for comparable reports.
  • Add a standing task for internal meetings and admin so nothing is logged against the wrong work.
  • Import existing task lists in bulk instead of re-typing them.

Remote teams can pair task management with remote team management; see also how to assign and track tasks for a remote team.

FAQs

Common questions

Do I need to use StaffTiming’s task management, or can I keep using Asana/Trello?

You can keep your existing tool — two-way sync means tasks and status update in both places.

Can I assign tasks to people outside my organization, like contractors?

Yes — tasks can be assigned to any tracked team member, including freelancers and contractors on the platform.

Does time tracked against a task show up in reporting automatically?

Yes — task-level time rolls up into project and team reports without manual reconciliation.

What happens if a task is deleted in Asana after time has been logged?

Logged time is preserved in StaffTiming’s records even if the linked task is later removed from the connected tool.

Can I see how long each task took?

Yes. Time tracked against a task appears in task and project reports, alongside the estimate.

Can I assign tasks by voice?

Yes. Audio task assignment lets you record instructions as a voice note, transcribed automatically and attached to the task.

Can tasks be imported from a spreadsheet?

Yes. Bulk task import lets you bring in existing lists instead of re-creating them.

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