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! MORE

Truth be told, many of us scramble at the last minute to get them in (or just to collect the information if we already attended enough events–goodness we can be so disorganized with our own professional development!) There are currently 48 recertification credit hours available, but that number is increasing over time as new classes are added. For free. Over the Web. What is it? MORE

This summer at SHRM I was looking through the sessions in the app in an attempt to figure out which I wanted to attend, and I saw this one right up front. think we should take more time to coach and support than regulate and demand. Yes, there are times that come when we must make a rule, be the bad guy, etc. but it shouldn’t come on a daily basis. Shift to PositiveHR? MORE

sample HR analyst job description First of all, the things I spend most of my time on are briefings, research, writing, and editing. This is the time to plan my day. like to use my time after lunch when I’m typically at my “low” for creativity and focus to do things like making contact with HR pros to set up briefings and trying to work on any outstanding emails. MORE

Then I started to see a few things that looked familiar. I’ve attended school for many years and was expecting to be tested on text from the study manuals, similar to the practice tests you had provided, but that’s not what it looked like to me. hope to get a better test this time. spent money, time and energy preparing for the exam and feel blind sided with the test. MORE

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 MORE

The Time Thief A few years ago a manager called me to see if I could look into an employee’s time card. Mind you, this is just getting me the time that he swipes into and out of the gate outside the building, not the specific time he’s at his computer and actually productive. want to talk about some of the dos and don’ts, but first, a story. MORE

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 MORE

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. MORE

worked all day, trained for 50-kilometer races in the afternoons, and attended classes at night. If the others had avoided smoking they would still be around too.” In addition, we attended yet another funeral the week prior for a friend of the family with three small children left behind. thought, “If this is as bad as it gets, I should have done this a long time ago.” MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

If they contribute, they are going to be in better shape than their peers that spend their time looking for no-load funds or avoiding investing because of some concern about an impending market crash. It’s time to do something about it. have listened to stories from people whose employers offered help and supported them through tough financial times. The results were shocking. MORE

It was a wonderful time for her, and it allowed me to make good on my promise to return. Sunday I’ll just mention here that I hate being away from my family for any length of time. But I had committed to this experience, so… Sunday afternoon one of my team members and I took all of the stockings and luggage to Atlanta to save some time and simplify logistics for the team. MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

Now, I’m not saying you need to pack up and join me, but this ties in with a valuable concept that I’ve been advocating for quite some time. One great way to get started is to find some time together with other key people in the company, and that includes people leading your technology team, your accounting/finance team, etc. Yes, I see the puzzled expressions. Microsoft? MORE

We have hosted this amazing event at various locations since 2009, and this is the first time we’ve held it in her hometown. We have a great group of long-time HRev fans living in and around the STL area, so we know that it will be a great experience for those looking for a unique HR event. Why this place? Well, I’ll have to take you back 2010 to explain. On the fence? MORE

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. MORE

I’m blessed again this year to be attending the SHRM Annual Conference. But in this season of my life, I have begun to put more and more emphasis on the personal relationships around me as the main reason to attend SHRM. For many attendees, the difficulty comes in translating that “relationship building” to a business case for someone to pay for you to attend the SHRM Conference. MORE

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 ? MORE

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 MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

Why you should attend. Working as the HR Director for a small company, I don’t know that I would have spent much time looking at information on assessments. As you know, my daily work is filled with data crunching, report publishing, and other nerdy stuff. But occasionally I get the opportunity to leave my virtual cubicle and interact with the world. Assessments Webinar. Wrong! MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

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 MORE

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 MORE

Does it come down to time to fill? Even if you can’t attend, we’ll send you the slides and a recording if you sign up. One of the things that we don’t do so well in the HR wold is measuring performance. And by that I mean our OWN performance. One of the easiest ways to start is in recruiting. Is quality of hire the most critical? Click here to register. MORE

This is another installment in our “Day in the Life” series, this time focusing on the HR directors out there. If I have any non-transactional time, I will work out the latest policy on “Pets in the workplace” and send it to our attorney, then complete the four performance reviews I have to complete before next week. plunge a toilet? MORE

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. MORE

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 MORE

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. MORE

Just recently I attended the 2016 Annual SHRM Conference in DC where I spoke at the SHRM Smart Stage about choosing the right HR technology for your company, but I also speak about a wide variety of HR, recruiting, and leadership topics. Today I added the “ Speaker ” tab at the top of the homepage to help you guys reach me specifically about speaking/training opportunities. MORE

Over the last week I’ve received more than half a dozen emails from people looking for their first foray back into the HR realm after making a move to a new city, taking time off for childcare/maternity leave, and other similar stories. He readily agreed, and I started attending board meetings with a small group of smart, connected individuals in the local community. Well, good. MORE

This will be a long post and possibly only of interest to those who attended or follow the HRevolution happenings. definitely want to make time to further explore some of the sessions I sat in on, from HR Improv and Half Baked HR Ideas to Creativity/Innovation and the Reality-Based Live HR Case Study and more. One person I was particularly excited about meeting for the first time is a long time reader of this blog: Kellee Webb. One of the other great things about this specific event was having some of my fellow Brandon Hall Group folks in attendance. reunion. MORE

Details about and findings from Sodexo’s research into gender-balanced leadership teams are available in the company’s recently-released 2016 Workplace Trends Report Thanks again to Rohini for taking the time for this interview! She will be speaking at the SHRM Conference on June 20th from 2:00-3:15 in case you are interested in seeing her after reviewing this interview. MORE

As I was telling a friend last week, it’s not something that you can study for or know overnight–it takes time, dedication, and effort to truly grasp the wide variety of concepts and inputs. Personally, it felt good to confirm that I have been on the right track for all this time and that the many hours invested into this site was a good way to build up my skills, connections, etc. The New Gig As I’ve always done, when I felt like I had learned everything I could, I decided it was time to move on to another opportunity. couldn’t do it without you! MORE