Time and Attendance Blog, Workforce Management Software

Is Your Current Software Solution Adaptable?

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:17:25 +0000

Today’s companies face significant challenges in implementing a software solution that meets their current needs and is able to adapt to future requirements. In trying to find the right solution, business executives typically ask those vendors to produce a measureable ROI that is aligned with expectations.

We suggest companies look for a time and attendance solution that adds value to your business processes and is able to integrate to: Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Payroll Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and other third party applications. A truly integrated time management application enables companies to extrapolate up-to-minute business analytics that helps in the day to day decision-making.

Here are three things companies need to look for:

Web-capability- If you are not able to access the time and attendance system through any web-browser, look elsewhere. If you need to use complex applications in order to extract important business data-that’s likely not the system for you. In our digital age, business need to remain competitive and if you are using old applications chances are your competition is miles ahead of you.

Scalability-Your time and attendance solution should respond to your business needs and not the other way around. You should deploy a time and attendance system that is highly configurable, easy to use and is scalable.

Easy-To-Configure- We often hear from prospective customers that they are looking for a system that is easy to use. If you have to go through several screens get an overtime report, you are probably using the wrong time and attendance application. Instead, companies should look for a feature rich time tracking solution with advanced capabilities. Today’s companies need a time and attendance software that moves beyond processing employee hours to instant data metrics, to business intelligence to actionable data and workflow.

ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance is highly configurable, easy-to-use and provides a quick return on investment. To learn more or to view a demo, contact us. You can also join us via Pinterest, LinkedIn or GooglePlus.

Business Intelligence Can Help Busy Executives

Apex Time Solutions — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:05:06 +0000

When used effectively business intelligence reporting tools can increase transparency and cut payroll costs for many organizations. For example, the ability to use the ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance foreasting and budgeting application leaves less room for error, and helps businesses predict an outcome based on solid metrics.

ATS business intelligence can be particularly beneficial for financial managers because it enables a company to view their labour cost on a minute by minute or hourly basis. Most organizations use manual processes and spreadsheets to input data into HR, payroll, ERP and other third-party applications. ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance lays out data in a way that helps business managers gain insights and make on-the-spot decisions. Today’s business executives understand that massive amounts of data are of no use if it not understood by the departments that it is intended for.

ATS business intelligence is an added value solution for CFO’s because of its ability to highlight overtime, benefit accruals, job costing, time-off requests and hours worked by employees. In addition, the advanced features of ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance software can detect fraudulent activity or irregularities more readily than the human eye.

Despite the many benefits, organizations have delayed implementing an employee time management solution because they believe it is expensive and requires a high level of skill to operate. Many of today’s companies know that in order to remain competitive, automating their business practices is paramount to their success. These same companies, remain focused on improving productivity and streamlining payroll costs, and understand the true value of a workforce management software business intelligence tool and its inherent benefits.

By using the business intelligence tool of ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance, business executives will be able to observe and interpret trends, such as overtime costs and sales that represents drivers of profits and costs. Understanding how and why certain things are happening can help companies increase profits.

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How Do You Plan On Choosing Your Time and Attendance Solution?

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:03:19 +0000

Several months ago one of our account representatives received a request for quotation (RFQ) from a prospective customer. With the help of one of our pre-sales engineers, we pored over the requirements and discovered some inconsistencies with the list. Upon discussing those findings with the prospect, we discovered that the list of requirements was generated from the quotation of another vendor. Of course, it’s not unusual to find requirements submitted by a prospective customer that were in fact, created by a vendor to sway the customer’s buying decision in their favour. However, what was unusual in this case, is that this particular prospect, had not taken the time to figure out their actual requirements. Without this important piece of information, they could not state what kind of time and attendance system would best fit their needs.

By carefully taking time to write down a list of requirements, customers stand a better chance of avoiding software problems. Choosing the right time and attendance requires a plan. It’s important to note, that despite what you might be told, not all time and attendance applications are created equal.

Some companies are so caught up on the price that they end up selecting a time and attendance system that lacks the capability to address what they want out of the application. A thorough analysis, including probing questions about how an organization is currently working, can uncover areas for improvement. This is a good starting point that can help in selection of the right employee time and attendance system.

The right time and attendance software can facilitate things like: data integration, labour, employee data collection and business intelligence reports all of which can be extremely beneficial to companies that are looking to streamline business processes. One of the best ways for companies to go about choosing a time and attendance software is to define an implementation strategy.

If companies follow some of this advice in choosing an employee time tracking software, they will quickly realize a return on investment and reap the benefits of the system.

To learn more or to view a demonstration, go to our website. You can also follow us on Twitter or join our workforce management software group discussion on LinkedIn.

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Labour analytics can improve business productivity

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:15 +0000

As companies become overburden with finding the correct data to analyze their workforce they are shifting their focus to deploying tools that can help them achieve these objectives in a timely manner. Business executives therefore, need to ensure they get the best possible return on their investment when selecting a time and attendance solution that aligns with their goals.

ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance provides companies with an intuitive dashboard that allows them to view employee data that’s in keeping with their business requirements. ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance labour analytics enables companies to capture complete and accurate snapshots of their employee labour activities through various workflow alerts.

TimeWork provides companies with a comprehensive view of their employee workforce activities with the strength to handle sophisticated pay rules and scheduling practices. When combined with the forecasting and budgeting tool, ATS TimeWork time and attendance labour analytics applies overtime based on configured workrules.

ATS TimeWork best-in-class Time and Attendance solution helps companies replace their manual and excel spreadsheet data into a real-time workforce management system. Having the right information at the right time helps organizations be proactive and improve productivity. ATS workforce labour analytics helps achieve your goals of outlining financial objectives, decreasing labour costs, improving workforce efficiency and effectively managing talent. This is easily obtained by simply automating the processes allowing the system to do it for you.

To learn more go to our website. To view a demonstration contact an ATS representative at 866.294.2467

A Time and Attendance Solution can help companies improve energy efficiency

Apex Time Solutions — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:01:30 +0000

Most discussions on the environment tend to be a heated debate. As such, many businesses have embraced the idea of environmental stewardship and their products all of which, reflects their commitment to this cause. A recent study by the IDC highlights how businesses are taking notice of the environment in their own way.

As cloud solutions continue to transform the landscape of IT, companies are becoming more comfortable with this method of deployment. Today, many companies have moved their suite of time and attendance applications to some kind of hosted service and others are likely to follow suit.

ATS cloud time and attendance software has helped organizations derive benefits from a scalable, agile computing environment that also ensures interoperability, portability and mobility.

ATS hosted time and attendance is more flexible than a traditional model, offers cost advantages and frees up server space.

One of the greatest advantages of ATS cloud time and attendance is that it comes with a lower initial investment, predictable monthly charges, and easy deployment are the few factors which have encouraged small and medium organizations to adopt integrated business structure.

Time and attendance implementation has always been an expensive venture, which has put off many organizations from deploying it. A cloud time and attendance solution on the other hand, has removed that barrier. Unlike on-premises software there is no upfront investment and the monthly expenses are often predictable and above all, affordable.

By adopting a cloud time and attendance system, companies gain the expertise of ATS technical personnel in multiple areas related to software deployment. Paper waste is one of the biggest contributors to poor environmental practices at businesses, so this benefit should not be overlooked.

To learn more about ATS Cloud Time and Attendance solutions, go to our website. You can also follow us on Twitter or join the conversation on our LinkedIn group.

Are Austerity Measures Working?

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:05:11 +0000

Today the words “austerity measures” have become ubiquitious with most economists and it appears the words are becoming part of their vernacular when trying to explain how theUSand other world economies have gotten themselves in financial trouble. Automatic spending cuts and tax increases (which is essentially the basis of the “austerity measures”) have become the norm for governments around the world. Some have blamed this approach on the “recession of 2008”. Whether you are for or against government spending cuts and taxes increases, one thing is clear, since 2008, the world has changed and so, has the way in which businesses compete for customers.

For many of today’s companies, reducing costs is paramount and they see value in adopting a time management solution that can help them to achieve that goal. On the other hand, a small minority of businesses continue to hang on to the old way of tracking employee time manually. Competitive businesses know that to compete in today’s global economy they must adopt a time and attendance solution that improves productivity and increase profits, while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Most companies strive to find a balance between risk reduction and accessibility of information. Implementing an ATS time and attendance solution can manage risk and replace outdated manual systems, making employee data transfer and access to information easier.

Many of ATS’s customers use our employee payroll time tracking software to solve the day to day challenges of departmental managers, HR and payroll personnel. For example, employees can access their schedules through the online portal to add vacation blocks, check their overtime hour status and update benefit accruals. With the use of our time and labour solution, business executives can take comfort in the knowledge that ATS time and attendance system can help their company find a rapid return on investment and increase profits.

To learn more or to download one of our time and attendance brochures, go to our website.

Can Healthcare Providers Benefit from a Time and Attendance System?

Apex Time Solutions — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:01:02 +0000

The healthcare industry is very large and with its size comes complexity. For example, keeping track of wage changes and collective agreements is in a difficult task for healthcare administrators and managers alike. A time and attendance software will increase efficiencies and reduce the time it takes to process payroll. ATS TimeWork time and attendance gives healthcare operations, an efficient, centralized system with the power, flexibility, and scalability needed to improve productivity, control labour costs and enhance customer service.

Many healthcare professionals are aware of the benefits that come from implementing a time and attendance system. Even so, others remain reluctant to make the switch and in some cases cite concerns about confidentiality and security. ATS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Time and Attendance improves accuracy, increases productivity, and ensures regulatory compliance by streamlining the time entry, time approval, and accrual management processes. The application is hosted in a secure data environment and provides true integration between departmental managers and payroll personnel. The healthcare scheduling module of our SaaS time and attendance includes an actual budget versus dollars spent by cost center, service line, facility and enterprise.

Benefits of ATS Time and Attendance Healthcare Solution:

Improves accuracy through employee time collection, validation and payroll processing
Uses real-time labour analytics to maintain pay code policies, employee scheduling, overtime, premiums and collective bargaining agreements
Applies user-defined pay rules to automate time, data integration and payroll calculations
Provides employees with multiple self-service options
Ensures compliance with federal, provincial, state and municipal labour laws

ATS SaaS Time and Attendance Software can help healthcare professionals meet their employee scheduling, time tracking and payroll challenges while ensuring their patients receive the best care possible.

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Streamlining Payroll Costs Can Help Your Business Grow

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:07:40 +0000

It is a well established fact that conducting your business processes on paper will lead to lost in revenue. In fact, blue chip organizations like Aberdeen Group and the Canadian Payroll Association have cited the overwhelming benefits over the years that can be achieved when a company implements a time management solution. ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance enables you to map your various business processes within the system, thereby increasing the productivity of your organization.

The new economy of today demands that rapidly growing businesses adhere to efficient processes – with no room for information gaps. ATS automated time and reduces labour costs by enforcing appropriate paycodes in accordance to a company’s work rule policy. ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance provides a complete integration into your company’s management processes and enable department managers, HR and payroll personnel to access this information within a standardized system.

ATS employee time and attendance can streamline your company’s payroll. By choosing ATS Time and Attendance software, you ensure that your company’s future and existing business processes will never have to rely on antiquated punch clocks and paper time sheets.

ATS Time and Attendance management allows payroll and HR staff to know who is present or absent for their shifts with the use of employee time clocks. Automating your business process helps reduces the administrative time associated with attendance exceptions and employee inquiries — all while minimizing overpayments and compliance risk.

Interested in learning more? Download the white paper on streamlining payroll costs on our website.

Will Your Company Save Money with a Cloud-Based Solution?

Apex Time Solutions — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:11:24 +0000

Companies that implement an on-demand time and labour solution will yield tangible cost reductions in both IT staff and hardware infrastructure. In addition to those benefits, a cloud based time and attendance allows access to view reports from anywhere from virtually any computer, playbook or smart phone that has access to the Internet. Because of such impressive benefits, interest in on-demand time and attendance is growing and installations are multiplying.

ATS Time and Attendance On-Demand is the most comprehensive workforce management solution for mid-sized and large organizations businesses looking to connect and access intelligent insight that drives global growth and profitability. ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance delivers the best of both worlds—providing you the freedom to choose between our On-Premises and On-Demand Solution. These solutions help companies retrieve employee data from various areas of their business in real- time, bringing production and front office operations into alignment.

ATS Time and Attendance On-Demand help companies:

Business Analytics
Transform disparate data into meaningful and powerful data analysis and reporting of ATS Time & Attendance. The integrated business intelligence tool allows you to access critical data to identify issues early in order to make an accurate analysis and take timely action to improve performance.

Human Resources, CRM, Talent Management and Payroll:
ATS industry-leading, comprehensive time management solution helps companies simplify payroll administration, automate tasks, and ensure your HR and other related data is accurate and complete.

Data Collection and Job Costing:
ATS Time and Attendance solution provides an alternative to manual time and attendance systems. The Solution streamlines attendance processes, cuts down on payroll time and costs and eliminates costly errors. The job costing module allows companies to track projects by quantity, by the hour, or cost, and compare planned jobs and budgets with actual jobs and budgets.

Numerous organizations struggle with streamlining costs and are unsure of how to track the productivity of employees. ATS Time and Attendance solution automates the calculation and reporting of hours worked and paid time off based on your company’s pay policies. This makes it easier for you to manage labour costs, control overtime, and empowers your workforce with self-service access to hours, schedules and vacation balances.

To learn more go to our website to view a demonstration of ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance.

Visualize Your Business Adapting To the Changes of This New Economy

Apex Time Solutions — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:05:09 +0000

ATS TimeWork Time and Attendance is an award-winning workforce management solution that allows organizations to reduce payroll costs, work more productively and compete in today’s global economy. ATS time and attendance provides midsized and large businesses across Canada and North America with the tools to streamline your current business processes, and comply with collective bargaining agreements and labour law regulations. ATS Software as-a-Service (SaaS) gives you the power and functionality of an integrated application that includes the following imbedded modules: benefit accruals, overtime equalization, business intelligence, labour analytics, forecasting, employee scheduling and employee time clocks.

The Power of Web Deployment
ATS SaaS time and attendance deployment takes place in weeks not months or years. ATS intuitive software solution comes with inherent flexibility, power and security all managed and hosted by our state of the art data centre. The ATS SaaS time and attendance is ideally suited for organizations looking to have their system up and running quickly with affordable monthly payments in contrast to huge capital outlay. ATS SaaS time and attendance reduces the need for an internal IT infrastructure and provides a secure, cost-effective alternative for companies currently running critical business applications.

Data Integration
Customers looking to integrate their HRIS, Payroll, Talent Management, CRM and other third-party applications will realize this initiative with the ATS open database structure. For example, payroll can connect important business analytic information directly to operational managers and executives, HR connects key functional departments for better results and sales manager can track and control sales pipelines, resulting in shorter sales cycles, more closed deals, and higher revenues.

Add as You Grow
Our flexible deployment allows you to grow your company without growing IT resources. Add more users without worrying about installation, configuration, and support of additional hardware and software. With ATS SaaS time and attendance, you can extend your mission-critical business applications across Canadian and US regional offices without the need for local IT support or infrastructure.

Training and Support
Your solution is managed by a team of industry veterans with deep expertise in the world of time and attendance management and application hosting. Our ongoing maintenance and upgrades include a fully automated backup and a disaster recovery plan that protects your investment. Our North American network of implementation analyst and support representatives can provide you with on-site training, consulting and implementation assistance to help you realize a rapid return on your investment.

To learn about ATS Time and Attendance Solutions go to our website. You can also join the conversation on our Twitter or LinkedIn page.