Modern biometric clocks deliver the security and convenience of biometric technology to small and mid-size companies. Biometric devices eliminate the need for badges or passwords by using physical characteristics unique to each employee. Hand scanners use the distinctive size and shape of hands, palm readers use the individual patterns of blood vessels in palms and […]
In today’s constantly changing business environment, companies are facing strong competition and aggressive enforcement of federal, state and local labor laws as well as wage and hour lawsuits. We’ll look at five reasons organizations automate their time and labor management to help minimize labor law compliance risk, free time to focus on strategic initiatives and […]
Time theft takes many forms and short-changes both the employer and employee. Motivated by the desire to get or keep what’s mine, these practices undermine morale and trust and encourage unethical behaviors. Buddy punching happens when employees punch the clock for each other and the employee’s true identity can’t be objectively confirmed. Advantage: employee. Off […]
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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.