Gusto Daily Time Entry Update Adds Unnecessary Steps
A Gusto user says the new daily time entry flow added a few unnecessary extra steps.
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Similar Problems
surfaced semanticallyGusto Timesheet Entry Requires a Separate Tedious Tab
An employee finds entering time and time off in Gusto tedious because it requires a separate tab, unlike the earlier direct entry. They want a smoother flow.
Gusto Timesheet Entry Is Slow and the New UI Adds Unnecessary Friction
Employees using Gusto to submit timesheets report that the process has become significantly slower after recent UI changes. The clunky interface requires more steps and time than necessary to complete a routine task. This friction compounds across payroll cycles, frustrating hourly workers who clock in and out regularly.
Gusto timesheet entry requires excessive clicks and lacks keyboard navigation
Users filling out daily timesheets in Gusto find the process requires too many clicks, want keyboard arrow-key navigation between days, and want the option to leave unworked days blank rather than entering zero hours individually. These small friction points add up to a tedious recurring task.
Mandatory time entry notes in HR tools create unnecessary friction
Payroll and HR platforms like Gusto require users to add notes on every time entry, even for routine hourly work that needs no explanation. This mandatory field adds repetitive friction to a high-frequency workflow. The requirement may exist for compliance reasons but lacks flexibility for teams that do not need granular time annotation.
Payroll Time-Entry UI Requires Clicking Into Each Day Instead of a Grid View
A Gusto user notes that entering work hours requires clicking into each individual day rather than seeing clock in/out slots laid out across the week. This is a minor but repeated friction point in an otherwise well-liked payroll interface.
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