Computers may be the flashy new generation of the communications family, but the telephone continues to be the reliable older cousin. In fact, good business solutions today include a telephony option––when the business environment calls for it. Take, for example, an advanced time and attendance system with a telephony option. No matter where they are […]
Everyone seems to be on the go these days. But for some people, it’s actually their job. You may be in an industry that has sales reps visiting clients, or technicians visiting job sites. Or maybe the very nature of your company’s business is conducted outside of your offices, such as construction or event catering. […]
As business owners, managers, and employees we all know one truth: the heart and force of a business is its people. The more motivated and engaged the individuals are in your company, the greater the success of the employee’s career and personal well-being, and the greater the success of the business. Creating an exceptional work […]
Have you ever felt like the process for requesting PTO for your family’s trip warrants a second vacation? The amount of time and energy spent on communicating, crosschecking, and approving or denying your request can suck precious time from not only your day but your manager’s and colleagues’ as well, if you use paper timesheets […]
Web services and APIs are most likely daunting words if you are a part of an HR department. You might be more comfortable with words like import, export, spreadsheet, and shared file. The good news is that while the words might be intimidating, by integrating your web services you can gain some time in your […]
Have you ever managed an employee that consistently shows up to work late? And while you may or may not have addressed the problem, you haven’t been keeping track of the multiple small infractions. When the effects of tardiness add up, the cost to your business is much more than the lost morning minutes, and […]
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For many professionals, the phrase “cloud-based computing” has become synonymous with business-as-usual, and the promises that come with the cloud, such as rapid deployment, faster services, and greater connectivity, are baked into many modern work environments. However, less than a decade ago, the concept of the cloud was still new and fairly novel for many […]
Read More >Do you remember the proposed overtime changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 2016? Once in effect, the rule was predicted to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who were not previously eligible under federal law. Plenty of workers were excited about the changes, while many companies were a little concerned. And one sector that […]
Read More >Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Now wages are starting to nudge upwards too. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, average hourly earnings moved up nearly 3% from a year ago. This means that more money is […]
Read More >How stratustime Works
stratustime tracks employee hours through PCs, mobile devices, and POS systems, then automatically transmits time and attendance data to your payroll service. Advanced features like scheduling, PTO accrual, and labor forecasting give HR managers and payroll specialists more time to focus on people instead of data entry.