Tidslogg

Tidslogg is a Swedish term meaning a time log or time diary. It refers to a record in which an individual or organization documents the time spent on various tasks, activities or projects. The practice is used in many fields such as project management, government accounting, research, and personal productivity tracking. A standard tidslogg typically includes columns for date, start time, end time, activity description, and sometimes notes on interruptions or challenges encountered.

In a corporate context, tidsloggar help companies monitor labor hours, verify overtime claims, and ensure compliance with labor regulations. Project managers use them to assess resource allocation, estimate completion dates, and report progress to stakeholders. In academic research, researchers log time spent on experiments, literature reviews, or data analysis to facilitate accurate budgeting and replication.

The tradition of time logging dates back to early industrial societies where manual labor hours needed tracking for wages. Modern digital tools—such as time‑tracking apps and spreadsheets—have largely supplanted paper logs, but the underlying principle remains unchanged: providing a transparent, verifiable account of how time is invested.

Tidsloggs can be shared within teams or with external auditors, and they often form the basis for invoicing or cost‑allocation reports. Though simple in concept, accurate tidslogging is essential for organizational transparency, cost control, and effective decision‑making.