Intro — Why Productivity Software Needs To Be Humane And Intelligent
In today’s hybrid and remote workplaces, teams are more distributed than ever while expectations for output, alignment, and accountability remain high. Too many tools promise oversight but deliver distrust: constant monitoring, opaque reporting, and management headaches.
Avento.ai was built to solve a different problem — not to spy, but to support and enable teams. We combine accurate time & attendance, clear task workflows, and AI-driven insights to help teams spend more time doing valuable work — and less time managing work. The result: better alignment, fairer payroll, and measurable productivity gains — while protecting employee dignity and privacy.
How Avento.ai Helps Your Team (High Level)
- Enhance team efficiency. Reduce idle time and misaligned work through clear task assignments, start/pause/submit workflows, and intelligent shift management.
 - Ensure better alignment. Connect tasks to projects, assign by team or role, and surface what matters with concise, real-time summaries.
 - Track performance effectively — without surveillance. Get hourly and daily activity summaries, aggregated productivity insights, and AI recommendations that coach rather than punish.
 - Make payroll & HR simpler. One backend where HR verifies timesheets, processes leave requests, and integrates payroll — cutting disputes and manual reconciliation.
 
What Makes Avento.ai Different
Most “monitoring” tools measure everything and explain little. Avento.ai flips that model: we gather signals that matter — time on task, task lifecycle events, app & URL context, and employee-provided summaries — then transform them into actionable insights using privacy-first AI. Our goal is to increase outcomes (projects finished, deadlines met, payroll accuracy) while maintaining trust.
Core Features (Clear, Benefit-Oriented)
Accurate Time Tracking & Check-in / Check-out
Avento.ai provides one-tap clock in/out and automated timesheets. Shifts are logged accurately so payroll is fair and predictable. Managers see verified shift logs that are easy to audit.
Why it matters: fewer payroll disputes and less manual timesheet clean-up.
Task Assignment & Lifecycle (Start / Pause / Submit)
Tasks are the core unit of work. Employees can start, pause, and submit tasks — giving managers real-time signals of progress and time-on-task. Tasks link to projects and deliverables, so effort maps back to business outcomes.
Why it matters: better planning, clearer accountability, and more accurate project cost tracking.
Project Creation & Team Management
Create projects, assign teams, and track progress at the project and team level. Role-based assignment and team hierarchies let you scale organization structure without losing visibility.
Why it matters: aligned work, consistent reporting, and easier capacity planning.
Hourly & Daily Activity Summaries (Employee-Provided)
Employees enter short hourly or end-of-shift summaries. These narrative micro-reports add human context — what was done, blockers, and next steps — so managers don’t have to infer intent from numbers alone.
Why it matters: context-rich reporting reduces miscommunication and improves feedback quality.
Periodic Screenshots (Privacy-First, Optional)
For clients who need evidence for billing or compliance, Avento.ai offers optional periodic screenshots at admin-configured intervals. Screenshots are encrypted, access-controlled, and aggregated into privacy-respecting reports.
Why it matters: supports client billing and compliance without continuous surveillance.
App & URL Insights (Productivity Context, Not Spying)
Instead of logging everything, Avento.ai surfaces meaningful app usage and URL insights: what apps were used for a task and whether time spent was in project-relevant tools. These are presented as productivity signals, not a timeline of every activity.
Why it matters: helps managers understand tool usage patterns and remove friction (e.g., suggest training on key tools).
Permanent vs Flexible Shifts & BRB Flow
Support for fixed schedules and flexible work patterns, plus a BRB/Back state that allows short breaks with reminders. If a BRB lasts too long, the app nudges employees to return and confirm active work.
Why it matters: respects human rhythms while maintaining accurate time records.
HR Dashboard: Leaves, Payroll & Dispute Reduction
Avento’s backend includes HR functions: leave management, approvals, payroll reconciliation, and dispute logs. Employees can request leave and communicate with HR from the app, reducing email chains and errors.
Why it matters: centralized HR workflows save time and reduce payroll disputes.
Advanced AI Analytics & Suggestions
Our AI analyzes task cadence, idle patterns, tool use, and employee summaries to surface coaching suggestions: focus windows, task reprioritization, or training recommendations. These suggestions appear as non-punitive coaching prompts.
Why it matters: continuous improvement without micromanagement.
Feature Comparison — Avento.ai vs. Traditional Monitoring Tools
| Capability | Traditional Monitoring Tools | Avento.ai | 
|---|---|---|
| Time Tracking | Manual or intrusive | Accurate, one-tap, verifiable | 
| Screenshots | Continuous, invasive | Optional, periodic, access-controlled | 
| Reporting | Data-dump with no context | AI-driven insights + employee summaries | 
| HR Workflow | Siloed | Integrated HR + payroll functions | 
| Employee Experience | Distrust & friction | Empowering, coaching-first | 
| Pricing | Complex | Transparent: $5/seat core; $10/seat with HR & Chat add-ons | 
Real-World Outcomes (What Teams Actually Get)
Managers: less time resolving disputes, accurate reporting, and AI nudges that help reassign work before deadlines slip.
Employees: clarity on priorities, fair payroll, and growth-focused feedback.
Organizations: improved throughput, fewer payroll errors, better resource planning, and a path to scale with data-driven decisions.
Use Cases — Where Avento.ai Shines
- Remote/Hybrid Teams: asynchronous summaries plus task lifecycle tracking keep everyone aligned.
 - Agencies & Client Billing: verifiable time records and optional screenshots make client invoicing transparent.
 - HR & People Ops: automated leave tracking, timesheet approvals, and payroll reconciliation reduce disputes.
 - Operations & Capacity Planning: project-level time data helps with staffing and forecasting.
 
Pricing — Simple & Transparent
- Core Plan — $5 / seat / month
Time tracking, tasks, projects, hourly/daily summaries, timesheets, basic reports. - Core + HR & Chat Add-on — $10 / seat / month
Everything in Core, plus HR dashboard, payroll integration, leave management, chat, and advanced AI analytics. - Enterprise — Custom pricing for SSO, advanced security, dedicated support, and bespoke integrations.
 
No hidden fees. Volume discounts and annual billing options available.
Privacy & Trust — How We Protect Employees
Avento.ai is privacy-first by design:
- Screenshots, App/URL insights, and other sensitive features are admin-enabled and off by default.
 - Role-based access means only authorized managers can view sensitive data.
 - All logs are auditable and data is retained according to clear policies.
 - We recommend transparent company policies and employee onboarding that explain what data is collected and why.
 
Short note to include on site: Privacy-first defaults — optional activity proof features are controlled by admins and visible to employees.
Testimonial & Early Results
“Avento.ai helped our distributed team cut meeting time by 30% and gave managers visibility without damaging trust. Payroll reconciliation is down 70%.” — Operations Lead, Mid-Size SaaS
Quick Start — Onboarding & Implementation
- Sign up and invite users.
 - Configure shifts & policies (permanent vs flexible).
 - Enable optional features (if needed: screenshots, app insights).
 - Integrate payroll & tools you already use.
 - Run a pilot with one team, measure outcomes, and scale.
 
Typical pilot: 2–4 weeks to collect enough signals to start acting on AI suggestions.
FAQs
Q: Is Avento.ai a surveillance tool?
A: No. It’s an AI-powered productivity platform. Sensitive features are optional and admin-controlled; default settings protect employee privacy.
Q: Can employees see their own data?
A: Yes — employees can view their timesheets, summaries, and coaching suggestions; transparency is core to our approach.
Q: How does pricing work?
A: Per-seat, per-month. Core features start at $5/seat; add HR & Chat for $10/seat.
Try Avento.ai
Avento.ai helps teams move from uncertainty to clarity — from time spent tracking to time spent doing. Start a free trial and see how AI-driven insights can help your teams be more focused, aligned, and productive — without the distrust.
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