Working out Why, What, Who, When and How before you start talking to vendors. The key to maximising the benefits of an automated/cloud Employee Time & Attendance system is, first, to conduct a thorough “needs analysis” of your current time and attendance needs. If you then choose a system which…
We often hear the term “Employee Time Theft” when speaking with employers. It is an industry term bandied about by time and attendance vendors to scare employers into buying their systems. Yet I wonder whether “Time Theft” really is the key issue you should be looking to solve. I don’t think it is.…
Nailing the Implementation of a New Time and Attendance System takes time, effort and planning. Implementing a new time and attendance system is a big step for any organisation. It can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation and approach, it can be a smooth and successful process.…
In the bustling landscape of New Zealand's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), envision a scenario where the tedious world of manually managing employee time and attendance gives way to the seamless efficiency of digital timekeeping. Picture the liberation of precious hours, the elimination of errors, and the streamlining of payroll…
Five common emotional states managers and payroll administrators go through when checking timesheets While not the five stages of grief, there are a number of emotional stages a manager will go through as they check timesheets: Confused: The process begins with confusion when the payroll manager encounters discrepancies or inconsistencies…
"We've always done it this way" is not a good business strategy because it implies resistance to change and a lack of adaptability. In a dynamic and competitive business environment, staying stagnant and sticking to old practices can hinder growth and innovation. Here are some reasons why this mindset is…
Having a payroll administrator spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets is not a good use of their time for several reasons: Manual and Time-Consuming: Calculating and keying in data from paper timesheets is a manual and time-consuming process. It involves repetitive tasks that can be prone to errors, taking…
Having managers or supervisors spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets for tracking time for job costing is not a good use of their time compared to a digital timesheet system for several reasons: Time-Consuming: Manual calculation and data entry of paper timesheets can be extremely time-consuming, especially when dealing…
Trust and reliability are essential when it comes to managing employee time and attendance for several reasons: Accuracy: Trustworthy time and attendance systems ensure accurate recording of employees' working hours. This accuracy is crucial for payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid correctly, and preventing disputes or errors that may arise…