Traditional time-based employment has been the norm for years—turn up, work your hours, get paid. 

But does it really make sense? 

Too often, businesses unknowingly reward inefficiency while overloading their top performers. The hard workers who give their all end up with more responsibility, while those who put in the bare minimum still walk away with the same paycheck. 

It’s an outdated model, and for many businesses, it’s holding back growth and profitability. 

Is Time-Based Employment Right for Every Business? 

For roles where output is easily controlled—such as manufacturing or set-rate services—a time-based structure might make sense. But for businesses that rely on productivity, innovation, and efficiency, it could be a flawed approach. 

✅ Outcome-based pay models offer an alternative, where employees are rewarded based on results, not just hours worked.
✅ It encourages accountability, ensures effort is rewarded fairly, and eliminates productivity bottlenecks caused by inefficient workers.
✅ It also gives employees the flexibility to scale their workload up or down based on their individual circumstances—without penalizing high performers. 

Could This Work for Your Business? 

If you haven’t explored controlling outputs rather than tracking hours, you could be missing an opportunity to increase efficiency, reduce wasted payroll costs, and drive higher profits. 

This is exactly the kind of big-picture conversation you should be having with your accountant—not just about taxes and compliance, but about optimizing your business for growth and profitability. 

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