Resources for Clocks

Time clocks are an essential tool for businesses with hourly employees. Most businesses use automated time sheets and time clocks, which allows them to keep accurate records of breaks and hours worked for each employee. Having a time clock and using digital or paper time cards can also protect the business in case an employee complains to the federal or state labor board.

Wall clocks in plain view of break rooms and other areas can help employees follow the employer's schedule. For salaried employees, having access to a wall clock, which represents the official office time, can help them meet expectations for their break, arrival, and departure times. In these cases, the wall clocks do not have to be strictly utilitarian; there are many clocks with clearly visible faces for a variety of business interiors.

If most of the employees use computers, their desktop clock can serve the same purpose as a wall clock. If all of the computers have access to the internet, the clocks should synchronize across the office. Worker computers without internet access should be updated through the employer's computer network to maintain their accuracy.

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