Things To Consider When Purchasing Time And Attendance Systems

By Author: Nick Roberts
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The benefits of time and attendance systems no longer need to be underlined or emphasized to business owners and company houses. Not only is the productivity, efficiency and cost saving of the company happens, but employee satisfaction also takes a boost. Thus, companies which had not invested are open to investing in it and even companies have old versions are eager to upgrade. However, owning to the varied types available, one has to think logically and wisely to zero down on the most appropriate system that serves the purpose for a long time.

Credible vendor

With an increasing demand for such systems from numerous companies and even the state and federal labour departments scrutinizing payroll practices like a hawk, it’s inevitable that new vendors of such systems keep mushrooming at a quick pace. Thus, it becomes imperative that you purchase the unit from a creditable vendor. With the pay laws relatively complex, a slight error can land your company in a soup. Hence, you must mandatorily purchase such solutions from a company with a proven track both of the systems as well as the services associated with ...
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Perfect for your physical environment

There are various types of systems like biometric, non-biometric, log-in system, data card reader etc. Depending on the number of employees, the multiple data that you wish to track etc. will decide on how sophisticated system you want to opt for. Even your workplace environment would be a consideration. For instance, a finger –print based biometric system may not function properly where your employees’ hands tend to get oily or greasy during work. A badge or PC punch system would be more suitable here.

Integrates the payroll system

Attendance, productivity and salary are closely interrelated. Hence the system selected by you must integrate the three and helps you with an error free data to process correct payroll for the employees every month with negligible hassles.

Allows easy usage

There is no point in installing even the most sophisticated systems if your employees are not able to use it efficiently and with ease. Thus, it should allow installation at convenient places and should be easy and hassle free to encourage the employees to use it regularly.

Should have robust reporting capabilities

An important attraction of such systems is their ability to review the employee data fed into them and process various data and analysis of it which proves critical and time saving for you. Thus, you must ensure that the system has a number of pre-built reports and these match your requirements. It should also offer various filters and customization options to allow you to get a varied mix of data in varied formats.

The unit should also be capable of accommodating future business growth. With these tips, you can seldom go wrong.

With 30 years of solid experience, Northampton Time Recorders Limited (NTR) has established itself as a creditable and reputed UK based brand for the supply, maintenance and support for any type of time and attendance systems. Get in touch with them to know the details.