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Is it Configuration or Customization of a Time and Attendance System?

June 27th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time Tracking Software | Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System | Time Management Solutions | Workforce Management Software - (0 Comments)

In the time and attendance industry, the words, configuration and customization are often used interchangeably.  

It is not uncommon to hear one vendor say, “We will customize our time and attendance solution to match your company’s need.” While another might say, “We will configure our time and attendance software to your specific requirements.” In short, both vendors may very well be saying the same thing.

That being said, customers should seek clarification since “Configuration” of the time and attendance software could mean configuring the system by using the existing business pay policy rules. On the other hand, “Customization” could mean adapting the time and attendance system to your business requirements. The words are used interchangeably and while some companies will charge for customization, others may not. The word “customization” can mean different things to different vendors.

Our time and attendance software provides the functionality and flexibility to support the time management requirements of your organization and delivers “On the Spot” information that helps managers and supervisors control overtime. Our employee time management system tracks labour activities through management leave requests, employee historical information, and employee scheduling.

You can download a copy of our newly created “Configuration or Customization of a Time and Attendance System” by clicking here or to learn more about Apex Time Solutions go to our website

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A Flexible Time and Attendance Software Revealed!

June 21st, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time Tracking Software | Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System | Time Management Solutions | Workforce Management Software | Workforce Management Solutions - (0 Comments)

 Saint Jean Baptiste Day is a highly celebrated statutory holiday in the Province of Quebec. It is important for companies in Quebec that a time and attendance software can capture this holiday in its time and attendance software. The same holds true for companies with multiple locations. They also want a time and attendance software that is multijurisdictional with rules flexible enough to capture statutory holidays, complex labour laws and collective bargaining agreements, to name a few. Our time and attendance software uses a transaction-based engine that allows you to automatically handle complex HR, various labour laws and payroll policies.

ATS time and attendance systems provide time tracking and leave management capabilities including setting the break times, lunches, time off and overtime. Our workforce management software also tracks late punches and show and provides a graphical pattern of absenteeism.  If your organization has multiple locations and needs the flexibility of a time and attendance software to track statutory holidays and various pay policies, go to our website. 

Apex Time Solutions business knowledge and technology expertise allows us to help our customers adapt as their industries change, and in the process, allows us to evolve with the industries in which we operate.

 To download a white paper on our “multijurisdictional time and attendance software” application click here.

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Is Biometrics Right for your Organization?

June 8th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time and Attendance | Employee Time Tracking | Employee Time Tracking Software | Time and Attendance | Time and Attendance Blog, Workforce Management Software | Time and Attendance On-Demand | Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System | Time Management Solutions | Web-Based Time and Attendance | Workforce Management Software - (0 Comments)

Biometric Time and Attendance System

The word biometrics heads the topic of conversation with 9 out of every 10 customers who contact us about our time and attendance system. Despite its popularity,  some still think of biometrics as a futuristic type of device that belongs in the movies.

Biometrics, or the use of biological properties (e.g., fingerprints, retina scans, voice recognition) to identify individuals, are increasingly popular methods of identification. They are no longer confined to criminal law enforcement and the imagination of science fiction writers dreaming of hand-recognition as an automatic door opener and remote eye-scanning while entering a shopping mall. Businesses now use biometrics to regulate access to buildings and information. Governments are contemplating the inclusion of biometric identifiers in passports, driver’s licenses, and possibly a future national ID card. Digital video surveillance is spreading in private and public places.

However, biometric technologies incite fears of constant supervision, profiling and control, leading to a loss of individuality, privacy and freedom. Many people feel uneasy being scanned and are alarmed about having their bodily data digitally stored in large databases along with sensitive personal information. Many questions arise: Can we trust the accuracy of biometric technology? Who controls the collection of biometric data? And who has access to the databases and for what purpose?

The hallmark of an ATS Biometric Time and Attendance System   will help your organization streamline payroll costs , eliminate “buddy punching” and ensure compliance with labour tracking laws. In addition, it offers many benefits including a strong return on your investment.

 To find out if biometrics is right for your organization, download a copy of our “Guide to Deploying Biometrics”  or click on our website to learn more.

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Can a Time and Attendance System Make a Difference?

April 11th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System | Workforce Management Software - (0 Comments)

Surveys by leading organizations have consistently revealed that a large majority of organizations do not use any form of time and attendance to track employee hours. When you consider that labour is the largest expense for most organizations, this statistic leaves one to wonder why?

A company using a manual time sheet has to contend with the following:

  • Employees punching in/out for each other-Buddy Punching
  • Employees taking an extra 5 minutes for lunch
  • Arriving 5-10 minutes late once or twice a week
  • Manual calculation and keying of employees hours into a payroll software

Now it’s important to note that these studies revealed those using antiquated punch clocks, manual time sheets or “the honour system” included companies of various sizes. Theses companies ranged in size between 40-2000 employees. This is a staggering number when you consider the following benefits:

A time and attendance software will reduce the cost associated with creating and distributing paper timesheets. Cost savings result from:

  • Direct savings from reduced paper, printing, and distribution costs
  • Indirect savings from time spent handling paper timesheets
  • Elimination of duplicate data entry
  • History of dates when time off was taken
  • Fewer paycheque corrections
  • Fewer inquires to HR or payroll departments
  • Reduce the different levels of paper base tracking

How many employees complain if they get overpaid? If even a small number of employees keep their overpayments, it is costing plenty. And when employees get underpaid and complain, issuing a new pay cheque or adjustment is costly.

Without accurate information, you lose the ability to perform useful decision support. Pay is the biggest controllable expense in most organizations. You should have accurate information about hours worked, departments worked in, etc. for your decision support.

ATS customized time and attendance solutions help companies improve efficiency and reduce costs. To learn more about deploying a time and attendance system at your organization go to our website.

Can a Time and Attendance System Make a Difference?

Can a Time and Attendance System Make a Difference?

 

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