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Want to make life easier for your Mary (or Murray)?

Every week, in payroll offices across New Zealand, payroll administrators like Mary (or Murray) face the daunting task of checking, calculating and keying paper timesheets. This throwback to a bygone era sucks time and admin resources. Using a digital timesheet system like TimeHub and MyTimesheets can significantly streamline the tasks…

The Hidden Costs of Inaction: Why Investing in a Time and Attendance System Pays Off

In the realm of business operations, the decision-making process is often driven by a careful consideration of costs and benefits. Whether it's optimizing workflows, streamlining processes, or adopting new technologies, every choice has financial implications. However, one aspect that is frequently overlooked is the cost of doing nothing. Inaction can…

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Embracing the Digital Revolution in 2024: Transforming Employee Time and Attendance for Small to Medium Sized Businesses in New Zealand

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…

The emotional states managers and payroll people go through when checking paper timesheets.

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…

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Not changing because "We've always done it this way" is not a good business strategy

"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…

Are your managers spending time chasing and checking paper timesheets

Managers spending time chasing and checking paper timesheets can be unproductive for several reasons: Manual Data Entry: Paper timesheets require manual data entry, which is time-consuming and prone to errors. Managers need to collect timesheets, input data into spreadsheets or payroll systems, and reconcile any discrepancies. This manual process can…

Using paper timesheets can be like doing a puzzle with missing pieces

Using paper timesheets can be likened to doing a puzzle with missing pieces due to several reasons: Incomplete Information: Paper timesheets may lack essential information, such as accurate start and end times, breaks, or overtime hours. Employees may forget to record certain details, leading to incomplete data. Illegible Handwriting: Handwritten…

Having a payroll administrator spend time calculating and keying paper timesheets is not a good use of their time

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

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…

Looking for a sign you should ditch paper timesheets?

Here are ten signs that suggest it's time to move away from paper timesheets and adopt a digital time and attendance solution. Even if you only have one or two of these issues, it would be worth your while to investigate alternatives to paper time sheets: Frequent Errors: You often…