Resource Management

Easily Manage Your Team’s Workload & Keep Projects on Track

Spend less time juggling schedules and more time getting work done. Magnetic gives you a clear view of your team's workload, so you can assign tasks smarter, prevent burnout, and keep projects moving without the chaos.

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The Magnetic Difference

Take the stress out of managing your team

Know who's available instantly
No more wasted time chasing team updates. Quickly check availability and assign tasks in seconds
Keep workloads balanced
Keep workloads balanced so no one is drowning in tasks while others sit idle.
Adapt quickly when plans change
Plan ahead, adjust schedules instantly, and keep projects moving forward.
Cut admin work in hald
Automate scheduling, tracking, and task assignments so you can focus on real work.
Features

Everything you Need to Keep your Team Aligned and Productive

Magnetic gives your team everything you need to manage projects from end to end, in one intuitive platform. Plan timelines, track budgets, assign resources, get approvals, and collaborate in real time without the chaos of switching between apps.

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Advanced Capacity Planning

Stay in sync with real-time updates. See who’s working on what, spot bottlenecks early, and keep projects running smoothly.

Resourcing by role or skill

Filter and assign work based on capability, not just availability. Make sure the right people are assigned to the right work based on fit and experience.

Resource Forecasting

See projected demand based on pipeline and project timelines. Plan headcount, contract needs, or hiring in advance with accurate data.

Time Entry Monitoring

Stay on top of who’s logging time, when, and where gaps are forming. Improve data accuracy to make better resourcing and billing decisions.

Visual Team Scheduling

Visualise and manage bookings across teams with a calendar-style interface. See who’s assigned where, identify unallocated time, and make quick adjustments as priorities shift.

Live Project Updates

Stay in sync without the constant check-ins. Magnetic gives you real-time visibility into who’s working on what and where things are falling behind.

Kanban views
Gantt charts
Project status views
Scenario planning
Leave tracking
Cross-project visibility
Advanced Reporting

Stop Wrestling with Spreadsheets, See Your Profits in Real Time.

Track key metrics like profitability, resource usage, and forecasts. Use real-time data to monitor performance and make smarter decisions.

Monitor Project Profitability at a Glance

See which projects are driving healthy margins and which are underperforming. Get instant visibility into profit trends across active and completed work, so you can make smarter decisions and take action early.

Profitability trends
Budget vs. actuals insights
Project ROI
Project cost and expense tracking

Track Over-Serviced Projects and Profitability Risks

Quickly spot when hours exceed estimates and identify projects at risk of profitability loss. Pinpoint where you're over-delivering and take action early to realign efforts and protect your bottom line.

See billed vs. actuals hours
Monitor scope creep
Access historical trends
Get client specific insights

Get the Full Picture on Your Teams Workflow

Get a real-time view of how your team’s time is divided across projects and who’s available for upcoming work, so you can optimise assignments, plan ahead, and prevent overload before it happens.

Workload distribution views
Capacity vs. demand analysis
Resource utilisation rates
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What Magnetic Replaces

When resource planning, scheduling, and utilisation tracking are spread across spreadsheets and siloed systems, it’s nearly impossible to stay ahead. Magnetic brings everything into one place, so you can deploy the right people at the right time, balance workloads, and make smarter resourcing decisions in real time.

With Magnetic

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Spreadsheets for capacity planning and utilisation
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Manual processes for tracking who’s working on what
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Disconnected time tracking tools with no link to resourcing
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No visibility into availability or project conflicts
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Reactive resourcing based on gut feel, not data
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Lack of forward-looking insights for hiring or reallocations
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Poor collaboration between project, ops, and resource teams

Legacy Setup

Live resourcing dashboard aligned to project phases and deadlines
Integrated time tracking that feeds directly into capacity planning
Smart scheduling tools to balance workloads and avoid burnout
Real-time visibility into utilisation, availability, and gaps
Forecasting tools to plan ahead for hiring or shifting resources
Clear view of overbooking, underutilisation, and project demand
Seamless coordination between ops, PMs, and department leads

Connect the dots across your tech stack

Magnetic integrates with your CRM, accounting, and other core systems, so data flows smoothly and teams work in sync. Need more? Use Zapier to plug into hundreds of other tools, fast.

Email
Campaign Monitor
Google Calendar
Zapier
Xero
Ziflow
Lead capture
Gmail
Google
Microsoft Outlook
Slack
Zoho Mail
Timeboost
Sage One
Free for 14 days | No credit card required

Make team management effortless with magnetic

Balance workloads, align availability, and keep every project resourced, without the chaos of spreadsheets or disconnected tools.

Resource Management FAQs

Everything you need to know about timesheets and timetracking with Magnetic
How does Magnetic ensure teams aren’t overbooked or underutilised?
With over-servicing dashboards and real-time resource tracking, Magnetic allows you to see when a project is using more resources than planned. This helps you adjust workloads, manage scope creep, and protect your margins.
How does Magnetic help with capacity vs. demand analysis?
Magnetic provides clear insights into resource demand vs. availability, helping you make informed hiring decisions, plan workloads accurately, and prevent bottlenecks before they happen.
Does Magnetic help with managing remote or hybrid teams?
Yes! With real-time updates, workload visibility, and remote-friendly tools, Magnetic makes it easy to manage distributed teams effectively—ensuring collaboration and accountability across locations.
Can resource management help improve project profitability?
Yes! Magnetic helps track billable hours, monitor project costs, and prevent over-servicing. With profitability reports and real-time financial insights, you can ensure projects remain profitable while maximising team efficiency.
Can I adjust team allocations mid-project?
Absolutely! Magnetic allows for real-time adjustments, so if priorities shift, you can reallocate resources on the fly—ensuring deadlines stay on track without overburdening your team.
How quickly can we implement Magnetic for our team?
Magnetic is designed for fast and easy onboarding. Most teams can start using it within a 2-3 weeks and our team provides personalised support and training if needed.