Time Clocks

Today's article is for small-medium-sized manufacturers whose old school scheduling methods are not doing the job. Paper-based employee scheduling techniques are: Slow and tedious Unable to quickly react to scheduling emergencies Prone to inaccuracies Not equipped to manage overtime Difficult to share with employees   In addition, employees...

27 August, 2019

Understanding Time Clock Categories   Let’s start at a high level and outline the categories of time clocks. Knowing what is available is the first step in understanding what you need. Time clocks for small business come in a wide range of types and styles. Small businesses use...

20 August, 2019

Case Study: Tech Firm With Remote Employees   Telecommuting is a valuable perk our example company offers its tech associates. The software development firm has 18 permanent employees and hires contract personnel on an as-needed basis. The company operates completely from a virtual office and benefits from...

28 May, 2019

In the past couple of years, there has been a lot of changes regarding workplace laws. There are new federal regulations like Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) and new state fair scheduling laws. Plus, many existing provisions have been updated. How can a small business owner ensure...

21 May, 2019

As employers, we like to think we can trust our employees. Without trust, not much can be accomplished, but there are a couple of areas that deliver an easy opportunity for your employees to take advantage if you aren’t watching closely, and it can cost...

14 May, 2019

As a manager, you need to optimize your workforce. Optimization means saving money, and increased profitability. Automated time and attendance tracking offers advantages every manager could use. Here are our top nine: 1. Real Time Reports   It's pretty nice to have all the answers at your fingertips....

07 May, 2019

Learning from your own mistakes is a good thing, but it's even better to learn from someone else's and avoid them altogether. Today's post is a cautionary tale referencing wage hour violations made by multi-million dollar organizations. FLSA violations committed repeatedly by large employers can rack...

02 April, 2019

Today's post is for business owners who are using old school manual timekeeping systems or are not confident in the accuracy of their automated system. Employees Can Easily Track Hours and Wages With Free DOL App   Did you know that the Department of Labor has a time...

26 March, 2019

A customer service rep can't solve customer problems if she is preoccupied with her own HR problem at work. There are many direct and indirect benefits of optimizing your timekeeping, scheduling, and payroll processes. Today's post outlines five ways implementing Workforce Management Suite will increase...

19 March, 2019

Is overtime management (or lack thereof) shrinking your bottom line? Paying time and a half can quickly inflate your cost of labor. And if your staff is already stretched thin, this probably means your supervisors and HR team have plenty on their plate without having...

12 March, 2019