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The People Equation
Time and Attendance Related Topics
Manners Matter at Work
The People Equation
JUNE 27, 2016
attended Porath’s breakout session, “Civility: Do We Have Time to be Nice at Work?” at the 2016 WorkHuman conference. She presented fascinating information regarding workplace incivility, including these statistics: People who experience incivility in the workplace: Are 5 times less likely to notice details. Believe me, people are watching how their leaders treat others.
3 Typical Problems First-Time Managers Face—and How to Solve Them
The People Equation
MARCH 28, 2016
In a webinar with over 900 first-time managers, The Ken Blanchard Companies asked people to list their biggest challenge when they made the leap from individual contributor. Making the leap from “leading one’s self” to “leading others” is of keen interest to me, so I reached out to the Blanchard Companies for more information on their new program for first time managers. It’s a shock.
6 Truths about Training and Development
The People Equation
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
These patterns were similar whether it was from my time as an internal corporate trainer or as an independently employed training and development consultant. Whenever I met with leaders requesting that a training program be built, I always outlined these issues, to ensure that a) training was actually a good investment of time and b) learners got the most out of the experience.
How to Improve the Quality of Leadership Development
The People Equation
MARCH 3, 2015
Is leadership development a waste of time? Some might say “yes”, that formal leadership training isn’t worth the time and effort. It’s not just about attending conferences or one of those fancy executive development courses. Leadership development is important, but it takes many forms. Developing leaders happens every day, whether intentionally or not.
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Continuous Improvement for Self and Others – Aha Moments for a Pharmaceutical Leader
The People Equation
JUNE 20, 2016
Self-development is encouraged and part of the culture at Otsuka, notes Wurch. “[One of our] organizational goals is that we spend a percentage of our time making sure that we continuously improve and learn.” Wurch has a team of direct reports, so one of his main goals in attending the MYLO program was to learn how to improve as a manager. Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
4 Key Skills Employees Need for the Workplace of the Future
The People Equation
JULY 27, 2015
Moreover, the same percentage—35%—are also concerned with finding the time to keep their skills up-to-date. If employees feel they can’t leave their jobs to attend training to update their skills, they will resist attending the training. At the very least, they’ll be distracted while in attendance at the training session. All opinions are mine. Strategic thinking skills.
5 Reasons You’re Over-Thinking Your Leadership Decisions
The People Equation
JUNE 1, 2015
How much time each week do you spend making decisions? Likely, many of the choices you make are almost automatic, requiring little thought: attend that meeting or not? Here are five reasons you might be investing too much time in “deciding”: Your threshold for accuracy is too high. Leadership Personal Effectiveness Management Time ManagementThere are too many choices.
The Real Meaning of Engaged Leaders
The People Equation
JULY 13, 2015
This connectivity has positive business results as well: the DDI survey indicated that “plugged in” leaders had three times less turnover and 83 percent led their teams to exceed their productivity goals. High wire artist Nik Wallenda has said, “I’ve trained all my life not to be distracted by distractions,” and with good reason: attending to a distraction could kill him.
Leaders as the Curators of Their Messages
The People Equation
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Gatekeepers hoard or pass along information; curators take the time to consider how the audience will receive the message. Curation helps employees cope with the feeling of “too much”– too much information, too many emails, and too many meetings to attend. Leaders who curate their message show that they care. What if, as leaders, we were effective curators of our message?
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The Benefits of a Structured New Leader Transition Process
The People Equation
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Did you attend a jam-packed orientation session, with stacks of paperwork? Time is of the essence; if you wait much longer than two weeks, the opportunity to go in “fresh” and learn about your team is lost. Do you remember what your first day on the job was like as a new leader? Was it a chaotic blur of new names and faces? What is a New Leader Transition Process?
Finding Your Sunshine At Work
The People Equation
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Caroline Adams Miller , a life coach and an expert on developing grit, talked about the heliotropic effect at a conference I attended. That’s my wish for you as well—I hope your search for positive energy is fruitful, even if times seem very cloudy at the moment. Every summer, I plant a small veggie garden in my Michigan backyard. Surprisingly, all of the vegetable plants did well.
6 Things I Learned from (Almost) Strangers That Will Help Make My Life Better
The People Equation
MAY 31, 2016
When I attend a business conference, I expect to learn things from the presenters. Her job requires extensive travel and she hasn’t had time to figure out where she wants to put down roots. Have you attended a conference or a meeting lately at which you gleaned useful information beyond what the speakers at the front of the room offered? That’s a given.
People Equation Quick Hits: Learning Nuggets from #WorkHuman 2016
The People Equation
MAY 11, 2016
” It’s time to find a new way to recognize performance, one that has a more positive meaning. From Shawn Achor, Harvard researcher, Positive Psychology expert, New York Times bestselling author. From Amy Cuddy, Harvard Business School professor, author of New York Times bestselling book “Presence” When we are present, we liberate others to also be present.
Manage Complex Pay Rules With Time & Attendance Software
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
For many manufacturing companies, the complexity of managing their employees’ production levels as well as their time and attendance across multiple locations can be overwhelming. cloud-based time and attendance system can provide you with advanced features to help you manage your labor data. payroll labor analytics time and attendance software
Adeptly Managing Time Off Requests With Time and Attendance Software
nettime solutions
JULY 16, 2015
With a cloud based time and attendance software, time off requests can be more effectively managed.On the Employee Dashboard, employees can check their PTO accruals even before they make a request. On a schedule, they can see who else from their team has requested the same time off. managing accruals Manager Dashboard Time Off Request
Flexibility Matters - Customized Time & Attendance
nettime solutions
MARCH 11, 2016
comprehensive time and attendance system can give your company and it s employees the flexibility it needs in order to handle even the most complex requests with ease. These include: Employee attendance and scheduling. To learn more about how you can customize time and attendance technology to meet your businesses demand, click here. Paycheck accuracy.
Reduce Idle Time: Adjust Scheduled Time and Attendance
nettime solutions
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
cloud-based time and attendance system streams labor data in real time. Managers can create “scheduled versus actual” reports to adjust work schedules and direct workforce activities at all times. If you’re still using paper-based timesheets , you’re probably used to analyzing employee time individually –– because that’s about all you can do.
How Executives Use Time and Attendance
nettime solutions
JANUARY 28, 2016
Many organizations have specific goals in mind when considering a time and attendance system. In order to see what’s happening, executives need to be able to see how departments are spending their time and whether or not those activities are in line with the company goals. Access to time off balances. time and attendance softwareExpedite billing.
Time and Attendance Biometrics and Employee Privacy
nettime solutions
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Earlier this week, city employees who work at the fine arts museums in San Francisco stormed City Hall to protest a biometric time clock that will be used to track their time and attendance. Attempting to translate the mathematical template of a biometric fingerprint reader on a time clock would be just like attempting to return to a place of unknown origin. time theft
3 Examples of Using Alerts In Time and Attendance Software
nettime solutions
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
cloud based time and attendance software has the functionality to customize Alerts , which work as an automated HR assistant in workforce management. In a cloud based time and attendance software, you can customize an alert for breaks and meals, which appears as warning icon on your Manager Dashboard. Managers have a lot to manage.
Time and Attendance for Today's Mobile Workforce
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Without an integrated time and attendance solution, payroll processing can become extremely challenging — especially when employees are working from multiple different locations. Learn how stratustime can simplify the payroll process for payroll managers like Carla. payroll video payroll manager
Your Outdated Time & Attendance System May Be Costing You Money
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Buddy punching, inaccurate time records, and non-work-related activities are three examples of how productivity levels can be affected within the workplace. Often times, business owners look for solutions to build and grow their company from outside resources instead of reviewing internal processes to improve it. labor analytics business intelligence time theftHuman Error.
How Are You Managing Your Time and Attendance Process?
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 10, 2015
Managing and monitoring manual time and attendance processes can be a time consuming task. To optimize your employee time-tracking, it’s essential you have a reliable and efficient process. Streamline your reporting with an automated time and attendance system. payroll manual data entry time and attendance software
Managing Employee Time & Attendance? There's an App for that.
Softworks
OCTOBER 4, 2016
If you find managing employee time, attendance and absences an administrative nightmare you are gonna love Softworks new app :) Our Time & Attendance app allows employees to record their own time, attendance, absences and check work schedules via their smart phones/tablets from wherever they are. The app even includes their GPS location!
Still Using Spreadsheets to Track Your Labor Hours? Here’s Why it Might be Time to Stop
TriNet
JUNE 20, 2016
Twenty years ago, when I started in the time and attendance business, manually tracking time and attendance was the norm. Wages & Pay time and attendanceThe majority of businesses used manual “punch clocks,” where employees would. Visit site for full story.
5 Ways to Prevent Wage Theft with Time and Attendance Software
nettime solutions
JUNE 1, 2015
But unfortunately, now is the time to stay über-vigilant on employee time theft. Because if you're still using paper timesheets and time card systems, employees may exploit some gaps as supervisors and managers come and go on vacation. Here are 5 wage theft preventions with cloud-based time and attendance software: Real-Time Updates. Manager Dashboard.
Survey Reveals Benefits of Time and Attendance Software
nettime solutions
APRIL 20, 2015
Our latest survey conducted here at nettime solutions affirmed the benefits of time and attendance software, particularly when integrated with other HR solutions, such as HRIS and payroll software. Time and attendance software can help those managers with this piece of the performance review process. High-level strategic moves for the company.
Keep Employees Busy with Time and Attendance Scheduling
nettime solutions
JULY 23, 2015
With a cloud based time and attendance software, you have access to deep labor analytics to improve workforce management. Analyzing time and attendance records from previous summers can be your first step. Next, you can customize filters and create your own categories of time. In August, employees are planning for or on vacation, or just coming back from vacation.
Manage Payroll Taxes: Have Essential Time and Attendance Reporting
nettime solutions
JANUARY 29, 2015
Time and attendance reports can help payroll managers reconcile the amount of payroll taxes withheld and owed. But if you are still using paper-based timesheets , your manual time and attendance reports may be wrong. With an advanced time and attendance system, you can create Excel spreadsheets or PDF reports that seamlessly integrate into your payroll systems.
Monitor Time and Attendance to Improve Business Profit
nettime solutions
JUNE 18, 2015
Ask yourself, if your company’s finances are no longer recorded in leather-bound ledgers –– why are you still using paper timesheets or manual methods to track your employees attendance? With an advanced time and attendance software in the cloud, workforce data updates in real time on the Manager Dashboard. Is your time card system secure to prevent against wage theft ?
Replace Paper Timesheets With Cloud Based Time and Attendance Software
nettime solutions
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
It's no secret: Paper timesheets and time card systems are ineffective. Here are three simple things to know about replacing old, paper-based systems with cloud based time and attendance software.The first is that time tracking doesn't change. Time is tracked in real time ; updates are instantly made to an employee's time off accruals.
Top 10 Time and Attendance Posts of 2014
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 30, 2014
You know the ones. I''m the friend who always produces a highlight video with pictures and footage from the last 12 months, set to tear-jerker music that makes you wish you could rewind the months and live every delicious moment one more time. Without a cloud-based time and attendance system, such as stratustime, keeping track of mobile employee''s time cards can be time consuming.
Why You Need a Dedicated Time and Attendance Solution
Workforce Software
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Many human capital management (HCM) systems come with built-in time and attendance capabilities. Find out what you could be missing—what it’s costing you—and why it pays to implement a new time and attendance solution ahead of any other system. White Paper HR Time & Attendance
Improve Business Profit: Plug Gaps in Time and Attendance
nettime solutions
JANUARY 22, 2015
An advanced time and attendance system lets employees punch in/out right down to the second of their time. With such high-quality data, managers can create customized reports to analyze employee time individually or in groups. With this streaming time data, you can track and analyze where your employees spend the most time working and when the most hours are logged.
Mobile Time and Attendance Solutions for your Dispersed Workforce
nettime solutions
MARCH 26, 2015
As businesses grow increasingly mobile, your team may spend just as much time out of the office than they do at their desks. Give your on-the-go employees an advanced time and attendance system that lets them clock in/out from their mobile devices. In the old days, they would have to drive back to the office to punch the time clock at the end of a long day.
10 Ways Time & Attendance Software Can Enhance Your Manufacturing Business
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Cloud-based time and attendance software can offer many benefits to the manufacturing world. In an effort to help you realize these benefits, here are 10 reasons advanced time and attendance software can enhance your Manufacturing business: All time punches can be securely captured, right down to the second. workforce mobility real-time scheduling cloud-based
Manage Productivity Levels With Time & Attendance Software
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 2, 2015
An advanced point system can give you the ability to address attendance issues, reward and/or deduct points as well as enforce policies within your organization. Selecting a comprehensive time and attendance program that has a built-in point system can help you as a manager keep track of and monitor your employees’ activity and workflow during business hours.
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