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A Time and Attendance Solution can help companies improve energy efficiency

May 23rd, 2013 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Cloud Based Time Management Solution | Cloud Time and Attendance | Hosted Time and Attendance | Software-as-a-Service (saas) Workforce Management Software | Time and Attendance | Time and Attendance Blog, Workforce Management Software | Time and Attendance Canada | Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance Solution | Web-Based Time and Attendance | Workforce Scheduling Software - (0 Comments)

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.

 

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Is the Once Mighty PC on a Downward Spiral?

March 26th, 2012 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Absence Management | Employee Self Service | Hosted Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance Blog, Workforce Management Software | Web-Based Time and Attendance | Web-Based Time and Attendance Software - (0 Comments)

A recent article by Gartner on how cloud computing is becoming the preferred option for many businesses and consumers caught our eye. Detractors to this report and others like it lament that people, by nature, are slow to change. While this argument holds credence, it’s clear the tide is changing, albeit slowly, towards cloud computing technologies like; hosting music on the cloud and Software-a-Service (SaaS) time and attendance solutions.

The report by Gartner is titled “Personal Cloud Will Replace the Personal Computer as the Center of Users’ Digital Lives by 2014”. In this report, Gartner espouses the virtues of today’s trend in cloud computing. One of the strongest points in this article states the following:

“Today, mobile devices combined with the cloud can fulfill most computing tasks, and any tradeoffs are outweighed in the minds of the user by the convenience and flexibility provided by the mobile devices. The emergence of more-natural user interface experiences is making mobility practical. Touch- and gesture-based user experiences, coupled with speech and contextual awareness, are enabling rich interaction with devices and a much greater level of freedom. At any point in time, and depending on the scenario, any given device will take on the role of the user’s primary device — the one at the center of the user’s constellation of devices.”

ATS’s ability to embrace innovation while simultaneously adapting to changing trends means, customers can deploy a solution without the additional costs associated that’s inherent in client-server installations. ATS SaaS time and attendance is hosted and maintained securely via cloud computing technology at one of our data centres.

To learn about the advantages of deploying a web-based time and attendance solution, contact one of our representatives or go online to view a demo.

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Clearing up the Confusion about SaaS and On-Demand Time & Attendance

January 18th, 2012 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Cloud Based Time Management Solution | Payroll | Time and Attendance On-Demand | Web-Based Time and Attendance | Workforce Management Software - (0 Comments)

These days the words “in the cloud” and “on-demand” have become ubiquitous with many companies. You can now download music or movies from “the cloud” or get them “On-demand” They both refer to the same method of obtaining information. ATS SaaS software offers a reliable and robust alternative to traditional time and attendance solution.

SaaS stands for Software-as-a-Service and is sometimes referred to as On-Demand. Essentially it means the software is hosted at a data centre and is licensed for use, by the company. ATS SaaS time and attendance provides the benefits of workforce management software without the IT infrastructure requirements (server hardware, security management, database, system management, service packs, data backups, and patches, etc.). The ATS solution is deployed without any software on your employee workstations or network.  

Benefits of our SaaS time and attendance:

Deployment
There is no software installation or special setup necessary. Simply open your browser and click on URL assigned to you by our implementation analyst.

Special Requirements
You can access the software from any computer that has an Internet connection through any of these browsers: Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera or Internet Explorer.

Ease of use
One of the biggest advantages to the ATS SaaS time and attendance is its simplicity. Our system is used by: the retail and hospitality industry, manufacturing, distribution and logistics to fortune 500 and 1000 companies as well as oil and gas and service base organizations.

Software Back-Up
Protecting your software has never been easier. Your information is backed up daily by our servers and a copy is readily available any time you need it. You also have the ability to download your own back-up.

Support
Our support is available via phone, online or onsite. Our customers have access to the software 24/7, 365 days a year.

Instant Updates
Updates to the software are free and will never disrupt your operation.

Payroll Interfaces
The ATS SaaS time and attendance contains an import utility for any number of payroll, ERP or HR applications.

To read more or to download a brochure about our SaaS time and attendance go to our website.

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It’s the holiday season: What are you using to track overtime hours and statutory holidays?

December 19th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Business Software Automation | Cloud Based Time Management Solution | Hosted Time and Attendance Software | Labour cost | Workforce Management Solutions - (0 Comments)

It’s that time of the year when some businesses have “shut-downs”, while employees at other companies are working multiple overtime hours. Whether your company is in an industry that reduces its hours during this period, or increases them employee hours need to be tracked accurately.

Are your managers creating schedules by hand, and/or asking employees to verify what time they arrive or left for work? If so, it’s a sign that your business needs to automate. In addition to the tracking of attendance, you also have to manage how much time each person is allocated by jobs, projects or department. A time and management system can save companies a great deal of time and reduce errors that are made from manual calculation of attendance.

The ATS workforce management software provides comprehensive and accurate data collection of your organization’s working hours. It tracks premiums, statutory holidays and streamlines payroll costs.

Here are some of the benefits to automating employee attendance:

  • Hosted software solution that can be accessed 24/7 via any web browser
  • Elimination of manual calculation and the risk of making errors while tracking attendance on paper
  • Reduction in time spent managing employee attendance
  • Instant real-time labour analytic reports
  • Available via the internet 365 days a year and from any computer with Internet access
  • Employee self-service for vacation request and other personal time-off
  • Interface to any payroll, HR or ERP application

The ATS workforce management software demonstrates our expertise in the following areas of: implementation, maintaining, hosting and evolving leading solutions.

To learn more go to our website or join our user group on LinkedIn.

 

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The Psychology of Change

September 13th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time and Attendance | Employee Time Tracking | Hosted Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance On-Demand - (0 Comments)

We all know that time is not static and so, metaphorically speaking, sticking your head in the sand will not stop change. In today’s rapidly changing world almost every process is automated. In fact, most businesses would be hard pressed if they had to resort to paper and pen for all of their daily operations. It is still surprising to find a significant number of companies using paper based time sheets to track employee hours. Today’s technological advancements allow business executives, HR managers and financial controllers to be more productive and efficient. In a recent conversation with a business executive, he confessed that to change from the punch clock system, to an automated time and attendance solution would be a cultural shock to his entire organization. Change, in this instance, was just too painful to bear, despite the fact, the cost of tracking employees hours manually were insurmountable to their bottom line.

Managing your workforce’s labour should be the least of your worries. ATS Time and Attendance Canada offers industry-leading software solutions that provide the knowledge, tools and support needed to optimize the deployment of your workforce.

If your business is still using paper-based time sheets, chances are you have not been introduced to the advantages of an automated time management system.

Cost savings and benefits of an ATS time and attendance solution include:

Track and Manage Labour Costs
ATS web hosted time and attendance, measures labour ratios and reduces unnecessary costs.

Vacation/Personal Time Off
Personal Time Off with our TimeWork software synchronizes requests and approvals and ensures adequate coverage.

ERP, Payroll and HRIS Data Integration
ATS hosted time and attendance seamlessly integrates to any ERP, Payroll and HR system.

Data Synchronization
Employee time clock synchronizes in real time, with the ATS workforce management software. No more adding up of employee hours using a calculator.

Stop Employee Time Theft
Using paper-based time sheets or an antiquated punch clock can cost a company thousands of dollars a year in productivity and human error.

Notifications
Alert notifications trigger in real time to alert managers of issues requiring immediate attention.

Human Resources Information
TimeWork can be used to track employee information such as: certifications, uniforms, asset tracking, training and next of kin contact information.

ATS integrated workforce management software saves time, cuts costs and aligns employee performance with your operational business goals.

The ATS time management solution automates and integrates ERP, payroll, HR, scheduling, forecasting and labour analytics. Even the most cost-conscience organization can find ways to use their workforce more efficiently. Our time and attendance system helps you plan, deploy and track your employees and their performance on one single platform. The result is enhanced productivity, and better, more informed decision-making.

Here is what one of our many customers had to say:
“Once again I must commend the work and dedication of your support department. Jackie was waiting at 8:00 am today to help fix the problem in the system. She worked for a good 2 hours to get everything back on track and had me test it to make sure from my end. I do not know what I would do without her. I assume you must have other clients that feel the same. Please add my name to that list for anyone who is interested in discussing ATS commitment to servicing its clients”.
Sheila P, Director of Payroll Operations- L Building Supplies

To read more about our time and attendance and workforce management software go to our website. To join our weekly user group session register online.

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Do You Back Up Your Time and Attendance Data?

September 8th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time and Attendance | Employee Time Tracking | Hosted Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance On-Demand | Web-Based Time and Attendance | Web-Based Time and Attendance Software - (0 Comments)

That’s an important question that most businesses cannot answer. Study after study has shown that most businesses cannot remember the last time they backed up their files. As companies are becoming comfortable with cloud computing software it has become paramount that businesses have a way to back up their important data. One of the most useful ways an organization can use cloud computing is for online data back up and storage. ATS cloud-based time and attendance storage offers companies many benefits, not the least of which is instantaneous data back up—a service that provides companies with both convenience and peace of mind.

Vendors like Apple® icloud, IBM® cloud and many others who offer Software-as-a-Service with a secure way to back up your data, support the prevailing theory of its importance.

ATS Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model allows companies to reap the benefits of enterprise class software without the burden and extra cost of servers and an IT department to manage software. The end result, customers appreciate several key advantages from the SaaS delivery model and at the click of a button, can back up their own data.

An online demo of our cloud computing software is also available on our website. For additional information, register online to attend our weekly webinar.

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Using Online Time Sheets will make your Remote Workforce Happy

July 13th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System | Workforce Management Software - (0 Comments)

In surveys conducted by Aberdeen Group, Canadian Payroll Association, American Payroll Association (APA) employee time entry and the maintenance of accurate time and attendance and payroll records remain top priorities for companies of all sizes. The introduction of workforce management software streamlines the payroll process with other key functions such as payroll, business rules and customer satisfaction initiatives. These studies consistently reveal that companies using an automated time and attendance system report significant savings on their labour costs.

Some companies have a remote workforce and need to track the hours and projects that employees work on. ATS Online Time-Sheets is completely web-enabled time and attendance system and utilizes state of the art technology. This web-based solution, allows employees to punch in/out from any computer on the local network or remotely via the internet. The Web-Time system will eliminate the need for a physical time clock, allowing employees the flexibility of punching from their desktop or a remote location, rather than from a fixed time clock location. 

Our Online Time-Sheets allows for supervisors and employees to access the same system with different access privileges.  A supervisor can login to view detailed system information and configuration rules while an employee logs in only with the ability to punch in or out.  These access levels are all user defined, giving the system customizable flexibility depending on your needs. A messaging system also exists within Web-Time to allow supervisors to send messages to employees. 

To learn more about our employee time tracking online time sheets, go to our website or to speak to one of our account executives call: 1.866.294.2467

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Will your Time and Attendance System work with our Payroll Software?

July 6th, 2011 | Posted by Apex Time Solutions in Employee Time Tracking Software | Time and Attendance Software | Time and Attendance System - (0 Comments)

One of the most common questions we get asked is “Can your system integrate with our payroll or ERP application”. Our answer is always the same. “Yes, it can.” Which is usually followed by, “What is the name of payroll software that you are using.” Most payroll software applications contain an import file that allows it to accept outside information from other databases. Propriety payroll applications are a thing of the past. However, if you are using propriety payroll software, it’s time to look for open source software that will not limit your chances of integrating to other software products

We have an integrated process through which our time and attendance system sends hours electronically (weekly, bi-weekly etc.) to the payroll software without having to key in those hours manually.

Our time and attendance software contains a flexible report integrator that can be used to modify standard reports.  Other data exports may include: General Ledgers, ERP, RFID, MS Applications, Access Control Software Packages, Bi-Directional Interfaces, HRIS, Recruitment, Warehouse and Leave Management Software Programs. Data may also be exported to many spreadsheets and database programs. Here are a few of the packages we currently support.

To find out if we have created an interface to your software application, click here or if you would like to speak to one of our account executives call; 1.866.294.2467.

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