While explaining my position on using fixed work in MS project the other day (to a co-worker) I realize that an added benefit and clarification tool (and something of an obvious step) is to record % complete on both Work complete and Duration Complete.
Why? Precisely because the two are not the same. A work package could be 50% Work complete (meaning you have completed 5 of the 10 estimated Work hours) but only 10% overall Duration complete because a resource working on it on a very part time basis.
Why is this important? Because it will help illustrate to your stakeholders and team a) the difference between Work and Duration and b) it will make sure the correct expectations are set regarding the schedule.
If your audience does not have the patience or interest to be briefed on these and the differences, record both, but report only on duration.
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