Why install a clocking system?

Although not well perceived by most employees, clocking system has a positive impact on the development and production of a company. It is the most dreaded tool of all employees. As it’s perceived as a means of spying on their actions. This is certainly due to the lack of communication on the part of those responsible. Only the negative aspects of the system are highlighted. The installation of the clocking system is considered a lack of trust. Nowadays, with the technological advances available to us, time management software has greatly evolved. It has become the best ally for companies to reduce scheduling conflicts and contributes to company profitability. This is a very valuable solution because of its ease of use, efficiency and numerous human resources management options. The article “Badging as seen by employees” will help you justify the implementation of a clocking system to employees.

Contrary to what employees (and sometimes even the decision-makers) think, time management software is not only about monitoring them. It is proving to be one of the most appropriate and indispensable solutions for companies of all sizes. Computerized data facilitate the preparation of payslips. The system also has all the advantages in terms of planning and organization: it provides an overview of each employee’s availability and schedules, which leaves room for the optimization of the human resources available to the company. All this contributes to the company’s profitability. Various more lax companies suggest arrival and departure times, which allow their employees to reconcile their professional and private lives. Without a clocking system, it is difficult for them to manage several employees who do not have the same schedules.

WAGES AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATED AND INVOICED

OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE AVAILABILITY

SCHEDULE OPTIMIZATION

OPTIMIZATION OF PROFITABILITY

OBLIGATION TO DEDUCT HOURS

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE MONITORING

REDUCTION/REMOVAL OF DELAYS

In addition, it should be noted that the counting of each employee’s working hours is an obligation and a necessity for a company. As presented in the article “Information on the clocking system”, this can be done in different ways and we invite you to be aware of this if you have not already done so. In addition, this process has become a must in terms of safety. It provides secure access control for all individuals operating on a company’s premises.

Lastly, the benefit is two-way. On the one hand, the employees will have their overtime, vacations, and absences accurately recorded. And on the other hand, the manager will be aware of absences, delays, and will save his company a lot of time and money. Choosing a clocking system also has a psychological impact on employees since their hours are now counted by a machine.

To conclude, it is an essential system to be used in the long term and requires only the collaboration of employees. The time clock does the rest (data collection and transfer), saving time and considerable cost for the company.

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