Companies build and drive productive workplace practices in many different ways. Sometimes, maintaining a productive workplace is simply baked into the company’s overall culture. People come to work enthused and ready to contribute. But when that’s not the case, companies use any number of methods to encourage productivity, such as: Employees work hard to achieve […]
Bill needs to cut out a little early today. He asks Sue if she’ll clock him out when his shift is over. Sue tells him not to worry, she’s happy to help. Maybe it’s no big deal to them, but it could be a big deal to everyone else. Every day, businesses across the country […]
Chances are, business owners do not want to consider that time theft is happening at their companies. After all, doing so means they have to consider the fact that their own employees are “stealing” time, which, for many companies, is as important a commodity as any other. As it turns out, the vast majority of […]
Managing a team of people who work in multiple locations can be overwhelming. Especially if you are manually keeping track of their time punches, activities, and job-related costs. There are too many opportunities to create an error and further your cost at some point, later down the line. A comprehensive employee management system can enhance […]
In a recent study nettime solutions conducted, two of the top concerns among employees were better technology & simpler HR processes. Because businesses need to operate in a flexible manner so their employees can work effectively, a company’s internal technology should be required to do the same. A comprehensive time and attendance system can give […]
There are many factors that contribute to overtime. Depending on your organization’s demands, overtime may be warranted, especially during seasonal spikes. Though overtime often cannot be eliminated, there are methods of reducing it in order to work within your allocated payroll budget. A few overtime reduction methods include focusing on: • Removing the ability to […]
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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.