http://timecentre.com RSS feeds for TimeCentre Time and Attendance Software 60 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-Advantages-of-a-Hosted-Time-and-Attendance-Solution.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=20 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-Advantages-of-a-Hosted-Time-and-Attendance-Solution.aspx   The Time and Attendance industry has gone through significant transformations over the years and the advent of the Internet has been a big part of that; it has changed the way Time is tracked, processed and managed. In years past employee time management meant the arduous task of physically gathering up timecards, tediously calculating each employee’s time, and applying policies and rules manually. That method of time collection and payroll processing came with a high probability of human error and time consumption which translated into increased overhead costs. The replacement of the manual system with a web-based solution has drastically reduced payroll processing time, and improving the overall methods of time capture and workforce management. Additionally, the switch to an online model removes the need to have and maintain complex IT infrastructure in-house, this process can be completely outsourced and data collection can be entirely hosted by a qualified Time and Attendance firm. Some additional advantages are listed below: -          Employee Start, Stop, Breaks, and Time are instantly tracked and delivered to payroll. -          Employee’s Time is not only tracked but also processed in real time through all the requisite business logic, reducing work for Payroll Personnel. -          Payroll Administrators are able to access up to date reports at any time on employee time and view information from almost anywhere. -          The need to make a capital investment on a complex IT infrastructure and hire the requisite Personnel to manage it becomes unnecessary. All data collection and IT management happens off site and users have access to the complete software easily through the web.  -           Upgrades are Free and provided automatically. -          Frees HR and Payroll Personnel’s time to focus on more pressing concerns, such as their employee needs. -          Employees will be ensured that their time is accurately calculated and accounted for. To find out about how a Hosted solution could be beneficial to your company, please feel free to contact a TimeCentre rep at 678-597-8094, or at info@timecentre.com. gladin Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/TimeCentre-Introduces-Integrations-with-Microsofts-Full-Line-of-Financial-Management-Software.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=19 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/TimeCentre-Introduces-Integrations-with-Microsofts-Full-Line-of-Financial-Management-Software.aspx       TimeCentre has been a leader in the Time and Attendance Industry for over 25 years, providing solutions for companies and organizations in virtually every industry. TimeCentre’s offerings include three unique parts. First, an innovative and diverse line of data capture options that suit practically any working environment, from web-based applications that can be utilized in an office setting, to durable and sturdy clock units for the more demanding construction site, to on-the-go devices and methods for on-site patient care, and everything in-between. Second, TimeCentre offers an advanced software built with in-depth business logic that reduces the time and work required by Payroll personnel for processing. Lastly, TimeCentre has developed integrations with an extensive list of Payroll Softwares simplifying the process from punch to payroll.                       As a part of TimeCentre’s ongoing commitment to providing solutions that are technologically up to date and easy to use, this year at Microsoft Convergence 2010 Conference and Tradeshow for Microsoft’s Business Solutions Division, TImeCentre was proud to introduce an improved and more complete integration path with Microsoft Dynamic’s full line of Financial Management Software pieces, which include GP, NAV, AX and SL. With this addition, Microsoft Dynamic’s users can have the advantage of a highly sophisticated Time Capture system that works seamlessly with their Payroll which improves the way Time is tracked, and prepared, improving the way the workforce is managed.        If you are a Microsoft Dynamic’s user and you would like to know how TimeCentre’s solution can improve your organization’s Time and Attendance process please call (678) 597-8094, or email us at sales@timecentre.com. gladin Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/Availability-of-Windows-2003-Server.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=18 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/Availability-of-Windows-2003-Server.aspx   With Microsoft's upcoming transition from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, partners and customers may find it increasingly difficult to purchase copies of Windows Server 2003 which is the required software version to deploy timecentre tc v.7.2 Microsoft recognizes that some applications still require Windows 2003 Server and have put in place a program that allows a customer to purchase a copy of Windows 2008 and then legally downgrade it to Windows 2003. Microsoft states: "Included with a Windows Server 2008 license is the right to run an instance of any previous version of Windows Server (also referred to as a downgrade or downgrade instance) in place of an instance of Windows Server 2008" This process is described in detail at the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rights.aspx Partners and customers should contact their Microsoft reseller for further information.   gladin Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Looking-for-Ways-Reduce-Workforce-Costs-A-Switch-to-A-Handpunch-Biometric-Timeclock-might-be-the-Solution.aspx#Comments 1 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=17 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Looking-for-Ways-Reduce-Workforce-Costs-A-Switch-to-A-Handpunch-Biometric-Timeclock-might-be-the-Solution.aspx    In a USDA Economic Research Service study, Retail Groceries on average spend nearly 38.5% of its profit margin on Labor Costs. With the overwhelming challenge of meeting such high payroll costs employers are often left with two options, one, they accommodate this cost burden which often means cutting resources and budget from other aspects of their business or two, they are forced to reduce the size of their workforce. An automated Time and Attendance (T&A) system with biometrics offers a much needed third option. The American Payroll Association found that businesses can achieve a 5-7% reduction in gross annual payroll by implementing an automated T&A solution that includes biometrics. The question is how is it able to do that? A biometric clock option is able to produce savings by eliminating buddy punching which is a leading case of fraudulence in payroll. On average 19% of employees “buddy punched” at least once last year and 74% of companies have experienced some form of loss as a result of buddy punching; when that is considered the value of biometrics becomes increasingly evident. In 2007, The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reported that CFOs feel their number one challenge they face is ‘time management’. In addition to creating savings to payroll, an automated timekeeping solution with biometrics can benefit a company’s overall workflow and reduce the time it takes to process payroll. A Timekeeping system with biometrics creates accuracy, convenience by eliminating the need for cards and badges, and it ensures that all employees will be fairly compensated for the hours they’ve worked. Nearly 250,000 units have been installed in 80 countries, and over six million people will punch in for work today using one. Everyone from Retail Groceries and Restaurants to Government agencies and Cities and Municipals have implemented an Automated Time and Attendance system with a Handpunch biometrics as a viable way to reduce cost without having to reduce their greatest asset, their workforce.   gladin Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Ticket-to-Return-on-Investment.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=15 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=15&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Ticket-to-Return-on-Investment.aspx   With the economy still climbing back from a recession, companies of all sizes continue to look for ways to keep costs low and spend conservatively. Unfortunately, when it comes to Employee Time and Attendance (T&A) collection and processing, businesses have always had to factor in added costs due to human error, extended processing time, and overpayment. For example, a company with 100 employees on average would be faced with around $165,000* in annual loss using a manual system. Moreover, Payroll /HR personnel could be forced to spend more time resolving time related concerns rather than focusing on more pressing issues.    TimeCentre, an industry leader in Time and Attendance solutions has designed their system to reduce the time and labor involved in correcting errors and processing employee punch data, cutting back reporting time and timecard costs. All of which creates substantial savings for clients and improves the overall efficiency in the workforce.   With TimeCentre’s 100% web-based application and role-based access, everyone from employees and supervisors to Payroll/HR personnel is involved in ensuring that timesheets are accurately tracked and processed. In addition, TimeCentre offers timeclock options with biometric, card, and even mobile tracking, allowing customers to collect data in a number of ways and working environments, and all our tracking options are built to upload data instantly and accurately to the software. Once data appears in the software, employees and supervisors can address time discrepancies and sign off on timesheets before it arrives at Payroll creating a seamless workflow.   With an array of tracking options and customizable features the Time Centre difference is clear. The Return on Investment is apparent from day one in both the budget as well as on the work floor.   Check out the ROI Calculator and see how much you could be saving with a TimeCentre solution.     *One year calculations based on paying a payroll administrator $20/hour, hourly workers an average of $12/hour, a 40 hour work week, and overpaying employees for 25 minutes each day when they were not actually working.   Processing Saving = Payroll time averaging 7 minutes per card                        Overpayment Savings= Employees are on average paid for 25 minutes   more than they actually work each day.   Human Error= Manual miscalculations and time spent correcting mistakes. gladin Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:15 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/TimeCentre-Introduces-Export-Engine-v72.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=14 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/TimeCentre-Introduces-Export-Engine-v72.aspx Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 20, 2010 -- At TimeCentre we're dedicated to providing Time and Attendance solutions that save time and money. The newest feature in TimeCentre 7.2 software package is ExportEngine v7.2. This new addition offers integrations with an extensive list of leading payroll providers making the process from punch to payroll nearly effortless by reducing processing time and the potential for errors. Below is a partial list of integrations we offer:     - ADP PayeXpert - Amcon 2000 - American Contractor - BassPayroll - Business Works - Ceridian Freedom - CYMA - Foundation - Incode - Integrated Software - Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) - Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) - Millenium - PayChex - Peachtree Accounting - PeopleSoft - Prestige Payroll - QuickBooks - Sage - Sage MAS 90 - SkillMatch - SoftSys - Software Unlimited - SummitPro - Timberline - UltiPro - And Many More!   If you don't see your payroll provider listed above and would like to know if we have an integration, or if you're considering a a complete Time and Attendance solution, contact us at 678-597-8094.         gladin Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/The-Saju-Samuel-Foundation-launches-a-Campaign-to-bring-Technology-Tools-to-Atlantas-Inner-City-Residents.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=13 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/The-Saju-Samuel-Foundation-launches-a-Campaign-to-bring-Technology-Tools-to-Atlantas-Inner-City-Residents.aspx   ATLANTA, January 13, 2010 -- ‘The  Saju Samuel Foundation (SSF) is teaming up with the Inner City Organization, the Dream Center, and the Time and Attendance Company, TimeCentre to introduce a new initiative that bring Laptops to inner-city residents.   At this moment, many of us are carrying a blackberry or iphone which constantly updates us on current news, business, weather, or getting emails and social networking “status updates”, but in many inner city homes something a lot of us considers to be a basic necessity, a computer with internet access is financially infeasible.     For Pastor Paul and the Dream Center Staff who have been tirelessly working to improve the condition of Inner City Communities for a number of years, this partnership lends a hand in their Adopt-a -Block and Mind Your Own Business programs. “Currently, residents who need access to a computer would have to go to the local library, and many of them don’t have a sufficient form of transportation. To provide these residents with a computer in their home allows them to not only have the world at their fingertips, but also find a new sense of ownership in their life and potential. The younger residents can use the laptops to do research and work on homework while the older residents can use it to build resumes and search for jobs. As another example, the Mind Your Own Business program offers individuals the opportunity to come and develop their entrepreneurial visions, and by providing them laptops they have a resource that can help them realize those goals” said Pastor Paul.   SSF was launched this year with the CIO of TimeCentre, Saju Samuel, at the helm. He conveyed SSF’s vision to be, “Our hope is that we can contribute to the overall improvement of the community by changing the educational landscape for students and residents by providing them with current technological tools. Our desire is that with time and the participation of more individuals and businesses we will be able to positively impact the entire city of Atlanta for generations to come.” SSF invites individuals, organizations, and companies of all sizes in the Atlanta and Metro area to partner with them in this venture to improve the condition of our city, one individual life at a time.     About the Dream Center: The Atlanta Dream Center was founded in the summer of 2003, by Pastor Paul and Patty Palmer along with their family and supporters. Since then the Dream Center has been blessed tremendously. The ministry has been given national recognition from shows such as the 700 Club, the TPE, Atlanta 56, and magazines and schools, yet none can top the recognition of the streets of Atlanta. The lives of many have been changed because of the call God has had on Paul and Patty Palmer and the ministry. The ministry is also a hub for many extended ministries such as Adopt-A-Block, Metro Kidz, Compassion Night, Princess Night, Feed-A-Cop, Clean Sweep, Adopt-A-Kid, Block Party, Youth Night, Master's Commission, M25 Clothe Ministry, Porch Ministry, Bus ministry, and much more.The Dream Center has become not just an asset to the community of Atlanta, but it has become a place of safety and comfort to those who have none. It is a place that seeks the will of God and calls others to do the same.   412 Linden Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 404 -817-3501 http://www.atldreamcenter.org/   About TimeCentre: For over 20 years, TimeCentre  has been combining technology with convenience for maximum control of time, attendance , and workforce management. TimeCentre works to understand your business and provide the solution that works best for you. There is a complete suite of labor solutions customized to the meet the needs of companies and organizations of every size in virtually any industry. TimeCentre recently launched a new version of their software, version 7.2. It combines all the ease of use from its previous version with up-to date technology.     7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 270 Norcross, GA 30071 404-446-4970 www.timecentre.com   For more information on how to get involved with the Saju Samuel Foundation’s campaign please contact us at 678.421.4795, or by email at gjoseph@timecentre.com.     gladin Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Preparing-for-Wage-and-Hour-Audits.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=12 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Preparing-for-Wage-and-Hour-Audits.aspx     Recordkeeping. Compliance. Audits. These aren't a few of your favorite things. But the reality is that the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has stepped up its enforcement of the wage and hour laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The number of FLSA cases filed each year has nearly tripled since 1997. What do you need to do? Get ready! Review all of your jobs for proper classification as exempt or nonexempt under the law. Many employers have reorganized their operations and modified jobs in response to the decline in business over the past year. This may change the classification of the job. If the classification changes from exempt to nonexempt, you need to record hours worked and pay overtime premiums as required. This could also happen if pay rates are reduced as cost cutting measures, dropping an exempt employee's pay below the required threshold for exempt classification. Be aware that employees must be paid at least the state and/or federal minimum wage ($7.25 per hour), whichever is higher. It's critical to determine correct status of the job, and it's not always clear cut. Check out this DOL Fairpay Presentation for guidance. Exempt employees must be paid on a salaried basis (exceptions: computer professionals, outside sales workers, certain professions). Any deductions made from an exempt employees pay must comply with the Safe Harbor policy under the FLSA. Review timekeeping practices (these practices apply to nonexempt employees) to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements. Timekeeping records Maintain for two years Capture start and stop times and total daily hours worked Ensure that supervisors review and approve time cards Timekeeping practices Discourage clocking in ahead of start times. Check to see if employees are docked for lateness and if so, that you are complying with the rounding rules under the regulations. Require employees to clock in and out for lunch and other breaks. Review your lunch break practices. Make sure employees are off duty during the lunch break, and that the lunch break is at least one-half hour. If the break time is paid, it does not have to be counted towards time worked as long as there is a written understanding with employees to exclude the time from overtime calculations. Rest periods less than 20 minutes should be paid. In certain instances, activities performed before or after the formal "shift" or work period, is compensable (for example, time for donning and cleaning protective clothing for the job). Travel time practices must comply with the Portal to Portal Act. Factors such as when the travel time takes place, whether it is overnight travel or not, whether the employee is a passenger or driver, all affect whether the travel time is paid time or not. If it is paid time, it could also be overtime (if all time worked plus travel time exceeds 40 hours for the work week). Are employees allowed or required to work at home? If so, make sure that all time worked is recorded (and paid) for nonexempt employees. Review compensatory time practices (applicable to public/government employers) for compliance with regulations. See the following DOL fact sheets: Hours Worked under the FLSA State and Local Governments under the FLSA Verify Overtime calculations Regular rate of pay calculation - You must include non-discretionary bonuses, shift differentials, commissions in the calculation of regular rate of pay, which is then used to compute the overtime premium. Also, if the employee is paid at two or more rates of pay in a pay period, this is averaged in the regular rate of pay based on the number of hours worked at each rate of pay. Retroactive pay increases must also be taken into account. All "hours worked" must be included in the calculation, including off premises work. The calculation of overtime is to be done on a weekly basis, using one of the allowable methods under the regulations (e.g. standard over 40 hours/week method, fluctuating work week method). See DOL Overtime Pay for more details regarding overtime pay requirements under federal and state regulations. Review practices for payroll recordkeeping and keep payroll records for at least three years. For all employees: Employees full name and SSN Address including zip code Birth date (if less than 19) Gender Occupation (job title) For nonexempt employees only: Employees full name and SSN Time and day of the week when the workweek begins Hours worked each day Total hours worked each workweek Employee's regular hourly pay rate and the basis for pay (hourly, weekly, piece rate, incentive) Total daily or weekly straight-time earnings Total weekly overtime earnings Additions to or deductions from pay Total wages paid each pay period Date of payment of wages and the pay period covered by the payment Need more information? See Recordkeeping Requirements under the FLSA for more details.   The Human Resource Department, www.thrd.com   Authored by Dave Waldorf             gladin Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/University-of-Iowa-Successfully-Tracks-Workforce-Using-TimeCentre.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=11 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/University-of-Iowa-Successfully-Tracks-Workforce-Using-TimeCentre.aspx   The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in southeast Iowa. Its workforce includes nearly 1200 faculty and about 13,000 staff. As a major employer, the university has Federal labor regulations to comply with, and as many sets of pay rules, policies, and procedures as employee groups.   The Department of Residence Services at the university selected TimeCentre to meet the challenges of managing its large workforce. “TimeCentre was able to easily transition our department from the old manual collection of time all while integrating with PeopleSoft applications,” remarks Tim Bates (Technology Services Manager). TimeCentre’s robustness and flexible data collection capabilities enabled the department to obtain significant cost savings beyond that available using PeopleSoft Time and Labor.   The benefits of changing from the old manual time clocks to TimeCentre automation are extensive; from making the payroll process easier to lowering worker liabilities to real-time access to project information. TimeCentre met the demands of their many rules and regulations. “The quality of the TimeCentre product is excellent and the pricing was less than we were expecting for an application of this caliber,” according to Bates.    The Department of Residence Services’ results were outstanding; with less time spent on payroll, less costly payroll errors, more control of overtime and more savings.  “TimeCentre provides a scalable time and attendance solution and they are able to deliver quickly, with results and savings felt immediately,” adds Bates.   With the Web-based product, administrative overhead is lower and fewer employees are needed to manage the workforce because mangers and supervisors are supplied with complete, just-in-time information. They can monitor jobs online, see who is working where and how many hours have been spent on a given project, make updates and edit entries from their Internet browsers, print and approve time sheets, and gain access to reports.   “What really sets TimeCentre apart is their customer service and technical support, which have no peer,” Bates states. “We have always been treated as though we are the most important customer that TimeCentre has.” TimeCentre’s business model is about making each of our customers feel they are important by providing courteous and swift service that can be matched by few.    Iowa’s success illustrates why TimeCentre is the solution of choice for higher education and PeopleSoft users. Find out more today by calling 800.325.2276 visit us online at www.timecentre.com   About The University of Iowa: The university has world renowned research programs in genetics, hydraulics, and speech and hearing, and has recorded major innovations in agricultural medicine, biocatalysis, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, and pharmacology education. Learn more at www.uiowa.edu gladin Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/TimeCentre-brings-its-more-than-25-years-of-experience-in-applying-customized-solutions-to-businesses-to-the-unique-needs-of-the-Oil-and-Gas-Industry.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=10 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/TimeCentre-brings-its-more-than-25-years-of-experience-in-applying-customized-solutions-to-businesses-to-the-unique-needs-of-the-Oil-and-Gas-Industry.aspx   Are you paying for hours not worked?   The Oil & Gas Industry relies heavily on hourly workers.The conditions under which the industry operates often make it difficult to accurately track labor hours and costs. Inaccurate, duplicate and fraudulent time entries result in many companies overspending on hours that were not actually worked.   TimeCentre’s rugged labor tracking technology is used by companies in the Oil & Gas industry to save thousands of dollars in labor costs by accurately tracking project hours. Ruggedized biometric technology can eliminate buddy punching. In addition, our solutions operate in severe weather with limited or no internet connectivity.   “TimeCentre’s Time and Attendance Tracking System is not only a check on the shipyard daily headcounts, which results in high dollar savings, but serves as an audit tool which is very important in today’s corporate world. Michael A. Cardenas, Frontier Drilling Inc.”   About Frontier Drilling (FD): FD is an independent supplier of drilling and production services for the oil industry, which focuses on the operation and management of conventional drillships, semi-submersibles and floating production, storage, offloading (FPSO) vessels. FD seeks to compete in market segments such as the Arctic that are not dominated by larger competitors and where its assets offer customers cost savings and a competitive advantage. gladin Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/When-your-reputation-is-based-on-a-high-level-of-service.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=9 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/When-your-reputation-is-based-on-a-high-level-of-service.aspx    Workers in Omaha, Neb. take home $8 an hour  to dress up like a chicken and pass out coupons for broilers at supermarkets. In Columbus, Ohio an associate earned $9.50 an hour to dress as a tiger and toss out cereal boxes to psychotic fans at an N’Sync concert. In Champaign, Ill., an Express staffer was hired to sit in a chair on the street and watch a manhole cover. The associate got $8 an hour to see that no one moved the barricade or stole the tools of the technician down in the hole, said Express Personnel owner Elaine Angelo. Del and Elaine Angelo own an Express Personnel franchise whose reputation is based on a high level of service. Services they offer their clients puts them ahead of their competitors. They handle sign-in time, monitor absenteeism, time cards, breaks, parking, company policies and procedures, vacation and holiday pay records, etc.   “When I won a big job at the Caterpillar plant, I placed from 30 to 60 temporary workers at a time there and immediately installed TimeCentre. TimeCentre improves staff productivity, simplifies management of the services I offer and, as a result, enhances my competitive position.”   TimeCentre makes things easier to manage. “It has definitely decreased employee hour hassles. It’s easy to track who is at work and what time they came in. There is no question when they claim, ‘Oh, I was there.’ What’s in the clock is what’s paid, so everyone clocks in.”   ‘No only that, we poll the clock remotely to see who’s arrived on each shift. If there’s a worker shortage, we can manage that from our office.’   With TimeCentre, there isn’t even a need to train each employee. “TimeCentre is very easy to learn. This is a big issue when you have a large staff turnover. We post instructions on the clock and it’s foolproof. If workers can use a telephone, they can use TimeCentre. This simplicity is a big plus for us.”   As an approved corporate vendor, the Express Corporate office sent Del information on TimeCentre. He got a clock sent to his office, set it up and tested it. Once he was confident in its operation, he then took it to their client site where it was again set up and tested before the client. “Once it was up, we have not had to do a thing to it.”   About Express Personnel Service: Oklahoma City-based Express Services’ client base extends through six countries and employs more than 250,000 people annually. Company sales topped $962 million this year. gladin Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/CSU-Chico-Student-Employees-Book-Time-and-Attendance-with-Schlage-Handpunch-Reader.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=8 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/CSU-Chico-Student-Employees-Book-Time-and-Attendance-with-Schlage-Handpunch-Reader.aspx      The Associated Students at California State University, Chico (AS) uses seven Schlage Handpunch time and attendance readers at employee entrances throughout the student union and dining facilities to track the attendance of approximately 1,200 student and career employees. Readers are used at the student union, student services on campus, dining and food services. The AS is an independent student-directed corporation that provides a wide range of services and programs for Chico State students, faculty, staff and alumni. It is the largest employer of students on the Chico State Campus.         “Some of the employees had become very clever in the way that they had friends clock in and out for them,” explains Matt Norby, IT director for the AS. “Some of these areas were high volume, which made it quite difficult for the manager to track such ‘buddy-punching.’ As a result, we decided to use hand geometry readers to track time and attendance reporting.”   For time/attendance/payroll use, AS employees use the keypad on the HandPunch reader to enter their ID number and then place their hand in the hand reader. The reader simultaneously analyzes more than 31,000 points of the hand's length, width, thickness and surface area to instantaneously record more than 90 separate measurements and verify users.   “Being so used to computers and other electronic gear, the student employees accepted the hand readers without question,” adds Norby. “Only a small group held the inaccurate perception that biometric information could be stored for law enforcement or the government. When we explained that only a mathematical equation, an algorithm, created from the 90 points was stored in the hand reader, they were satisfied.”   At Chico, the HandPunch reader connects with TimeCentre software which feeds into the AS internal payroll system SunGuard Integrated Financial and Administrative Solution or IFAS.    "We didn't see anything in the Kronos solution that wasn't also part of the TimeCentre product. Not only was the software and implementation of a web-based Kronos expensive, the hardware requirements were quite, well, huge... Thankfully, a healthy-sized TimeCentre implementation runs great on a modest SQL server." – Chico State University "Aside from the occasional need to wipe fingerprints from the biometric hand platform, the clocks are essentially maintenance-free. There haven't been any instances of failure (knock on wood) at all and people are very pleased with the ability to clock in without a card on the biometric units. We tested the biometric units for nearly a year before going 100% live and we were never able to "sneak in" a punch with a hand that didn't match the preceding ID number." Chico State University   About California State University… California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about ninety miles north of Sacramento. Chico State is known for academic excellence in engineering, science, computing, business, technology, environmental studies, Theatre Arts and communication. gladin Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Top-Ten-Reasons-to-Select-TimeCentre.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=7 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Top-Ten-Reasons-to-Select-TimeCentre.aspx   The TimeCentre Difference TimeCentre is an organization that is dedicated to delivering on-demand time and attendance service since 1983.  Our flagship product, TimeCentre, now in its seventh major release, is a 100% web-based solution that is utilized by small to mid-sized companies. 1. Superior Cutting Edge Technology for Better Performance­ SQL 2005 database provides rock solid data management Windows 2008 Server with IIS 5 provides dependable client access Thin Client technology cuts maintenance, prevents version control problems Fully web-based product with experience as the first of its kind on the market Fully scalable to grow with your organization 2. Open System Benefits Growth and Change Build unusual business rules that are unique to you Modify the interface and control what users can see and use Build your own reports using an industry standard reporting system Create your own forms for whatever kinds of data interaction you require Use our services or yours to make the product exactly what you need   3. Data Collection Flexibility Many options can be mixed and matched for the best solution for any situation Select from traditional wall clocks, biometrics, telephone based, portable systems and web-based entry devices   4. Simple to Learn and Navigate TimeCentre’s unique “two clicks to anywhere” model makes it easy to get around Customized navigation management let’s you name menu items with labels that correspond to how you do business Logical grouping of business activity along with the ability to change groupings lets you control workflow with ease Show only what you want, eliminate the clutter of unneeded menu options Create as many navigation profiles as you require Standardized commands handle data entry for every form. Standardized forms speeds up the learning process   5. Ready-to-Run to Achieve Fast Results Standard and parameter driven business rules that are easy to create and manage federal, state and most customized situations Flexible rule definition for auto-lunches, rounding, shift differential, overtime, weekend premiums, shift differential, automatic holidays and more Flexible business rules for each employee Wide variety of reports designed to meet the needs of any organization.   6. Rapid Deployment for a Quicker Return on Investment TimeCentre has one of the most aggressive implementation schedules in the industry TimeCentre is user friendly and easy to update. If you set things up wrong, they are easily modified with a simple rule change. Training for all roles is available through TimeCentre University. With just a couple days of training, most system administratorscan adequately manage the whole system without much support. Training can be provided at client site, at the TCU Training Center, over the phone or via the web.   7. Safe and Secure Insures Data is Available for the Right People TimeCentre is built like an airplane with a backup for every process, insuring no lost data TimeCentre uses a secure data access scheme insuring that login information is encrypted with GUID codes that are unique after every login Each user may be uniquely defined by the employees they may see, data that can be edited, and reports they can run   8. Lower Cost of Ownership TimeCentre updates are managed automatically for you.There is nothing to update Training information can be easily disseminated through your organization with TimeCentre’s multi-media training systems and comprehensive on-line documentation Browser technology reduces IT involvement in system maintenance All components can run on the corporate intranet or on the public internet.   9. Enterprise Integration Puts Your Data Where it Belongs TimeCentre’s unique data design makes integration to the enterprise a snap Employee data may be retrieved from payroll or human resource systems Manage time away benefits with TimeCentre Send job and other tracking data to Shop Floor, Maintenance or other Back Office Systems Integrate Email messaging based on data events Post end of period data to multiple payrolls, HR, and accounting systems   10. A TimeCentre team that takes pride in making your system do more for you Everyday! Twenty six years of providing business automation to small, medium and large organizations Innovation in Timekeeping with the first Windows product, and the first web based products in the market Superior rating in customer service and support needs. Most problems are resolved in the first phone call Continuous commitment to product improvement and enhancement. Your ideas and requirements are our business! Schedule a demonstration of TimeCentre on line.   Call your Systems Consultant at  1.800.326.2276               gladin Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/TimeCentre-Brings-Home-the-Bacon-for-JJ-Maintenance.aspx#Comments 1 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=6 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/TimeCentre-Brings-Home-the-Bacon-for-JJ-Maintenance.aspx   Managing a workforce of over 2,000 employees and 35 sites is no small task. When many        of  these employees must also be paid according to the Davis Bacon Act, the workload can become even more daunting. In order to meet the special requirements of this government regulation for some projects and the Service Contract Act for others, J&J Maintenance turned    to TimeCentre as its solution of choice.    The Davis Bacon Act requires that employees under federally funded construction contracts       earn a certain wage, fringe benefits and be paid weekly. This means that hourly data for Davis Bacon Projects must be extracted and reports must be sent to the contracting agency      on a weekly basis. The complications come in when you have employees who work under Davis Bacon Projects as well as under the Service Contract Act (SCA). This process must be integrated with the SCA requirements for reports and payroll on a semi-monthly basis. In addition, the appropriate wage must be applied to hours worked on each type of project.  In order to meet the requirements of both of these regulations, a highly robust time and attendance solution was needed. The various business rules that J&J Maintenance must abide by are strictly regulated, and so they needed a system that was flexible enough to handle all of these situations. For these reasons, J&J Maintenance sought TimeCentre as its solution provider for their workforce management needs.  The TimeCentre implementation team knows that the success of any given project is reliant upon a number of variables, including the delivery of quality solutions in a timely manner. One of the TimeCentre beliefs is that implementation of our solution should not create headaches for customers; and the changeover should positively affect the organization right from the start. Kyle Henson, operations manager for J&J Maintenance comments, “TimeCentre’s implementation team has configured the payroll interface and helped us adapt their solution to meet some of our unique requirements. They are always quick to respond and have consistently delivered on time.” If there are unforeseen issues, TimeCentre prides itself on remedying the situation immediately. “TimeCentre’s technical support team has been a great resource to call upon when troubleshooting hardware problems. Fortunately we have had very few of these, but when they have appeared, they have been quick to identify and see them through to resolution,” Mr. Henson remarked. The TimeCentre Team continues to exceed expectations by providing service second to none by streamlining the collection of complicated time and attendance data and integrating it with payroll processing. According to Mr. Henson, “TimeCentre’s commitment to customer service is a quality that sets it apart from the rest and is evident by speaking to anyone within the organization.” Most growing businesses, especially those with government contracts, have complicated rules and regulations that require a very flexible and robust time and attendance system. This is why organizations like J&J Maintenance turn to TimeCentre as the solution of choice. About J&J Maintenance. J&J Maintenance Inc. provides operations and maintenance services to the United States Government with an emphasis in Medical Facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Base Operation Support Services, and Military Family Housing Maintenance. J&J was recently ranked as the eleventh largest Government O&M contractor by O&M News Magazine.   gladin Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Golden-Colorado-Strikes-Gold-with-Complete-Workforce-Automation.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=5 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Golden-Colorado-Strikes-Gold-with-Complete-Workforce-Automation.aspx   When it comes to action, governments are typically slow to get things done. But not the City of Golden! When faced with the challenges and costs of traditional employee attendance and payroll processing, the City took charge and decided that automation was the only way to go.                                 Choosing the right solution was a “no-brainer.”   With a tight budget, a diverse workforce, and strict government regulations, the solution had to be robust, flexible, scalable, and affordable. The needs of the City warranted an expensive solution, but based on staffers’ research, even numerous “high end” systems were inflexible and limited in scope. Ten vendors submitted bids, and TimeCentre won primarily because of the flexibility offered in the solution relative to the cost.   As implementation began, the return on investment was quickly felt in positive and unexpected ways.   An analysis of City timekeeping practices revealed inconsistencies among departments. Automating and normalizing these practices during the TimeCentre implementation created enormous time and cost savings. The City was able to cancel their plans to hire additional payroll staff, and existing staff members dramatically reduced the time they spent on time tracking chores.   Just as importantly, the City was better able to ensure compliance with fair labor laws. “The TimeCentre implementation forced us to thoroughly examine our timekeeping practices and then implement improved policies as a result. This unexpected benefit - by itself - justified the expense of the solution,” says Greg Mortimer, City of Golden IT Manager.   And the savings didn’t stop there!   TimeCentre is the only IT service utilized by every paid City employee. “Managing attendance and payroll for 500 employees, with numerous departments, cost centers, payroll rules, and locations, is a daunting task. With every employee using TimeCentre, the time and money spent on attendance and payroll processing has been drastically reduced. As I said before, the solution paid for itself immediately, and as time has gone on, the City continues to realize savings”, states Mortimer.   Golden’s success illustrates why TimeCentre is the solution of choice for state and local governments, as well as universities and other public entities. Find out more today or call 800.326.2276 to speak with a qualified systems consultant.   About the City of Golden…Golden, Colorado is a city of 17,500 nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, only fifteen minutes from Denver but a world apart. The City prides itself on being a technology leader.   gladin Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/TimeCentre-72-is-Officially-Here.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=3 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/TimeCentre-72-is-Officially-Here.aspx TimeCentre has released the newest version of our software, version 7.2. Our new release includes an extensive list of features that have been requested by both partners and customers. For example:   New User Interface Supervisor Signoff Audit New NETimeClock New NETimeSheet Annualized Pay Straight Time Over Time Configurable settings New TimeClockServer Email alert feature in TimeClock Server Spanish support for TeleTrak VOIP support for TeleTrak Axess UlTRAX support Axess SuperTrax support Axess Xpocket support New export engine (fixed length support) SQL 2005 support Microsoft SQL reporting services Windows Server 2008 support   For more information, contact TimeCentre today! host Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/TimeCentre-on-SQL-2005-Released.aspx#Comments 0 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=2 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/TimeCentre-on-SQL-2005-Released.aspx TimeCentre announced today that it has released its latest version compatible with SQL 2005. TimeCentre utilizes the same powerful features and experience while running on SQL 2005. This allows companies to automate their time and attendance collection process to realize greater savings.   For more information, contact TimeCentre today! host Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Come-see-TimeCentre-at-Staffing-World-October-20-23-in-Orlando.aspx#Comments 1 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=77&ModuleID=513&ArticleID=1 http://timecentre.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1&PortalID=0&TabID=77 http://timecentre.com/Blog/tabid/77/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Come-see-TimeCentre-at-Staffing-World-October-20-23-in-Orlando.aspx Come see TimeCentre at Staffing World October 20-23 in Orlando   TimeCentre will once again exhibit at American Staffing Association's annual Staffing World. The 4 day event will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Center Marriot Resort. Stop by our booth to learn how staffing companies are using TimeCentre to create happy customers, be more efficient, and save money. host Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1