Guide to Kronos Software

Buy Kronos productivity software to optimize your personnel management
By Sharon Cullars

Kronos productivity software offers small to midsize companies automated time and attendance solutions to effectively manage their personnel. Although Kronos programs specifically target workforces of 2,500 employees or less (in various industries), Kronos software applications also provide solutions for larger global enterprises. Kronos software helps companies reduce payroll and compliance errors as well as manage absences and scheduling, making it easier for businesses to administer leaves and accruals. Kronos implementations also leverage existing technology to allow owners to streamline processes in management, IT, payroll and human resources that will ultimately reduce costs, centralize HR management, improve compliance and increase overall productivity.

Many small business owners choose to purchase a Kronos program because of its affordability, easy installation and simple maintenance. If you are considering purchasing a Kronos application, you need to do the following:

1. Get Kronos software information to help you decide which Kronos applications you need.

2. Find online training for Kronos software.

3. Buy a Kronos time clock to integrate with your Kronos program.

Action Steps

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Find the best Kronos program for your company Find comprehensive Kronos software information online. Kronos offers several applications to meet your company's needs in HR management, payroll, scheduling and absence management. They have also combined many of their applications into two comprehensive suites, Workforce Central Suite and Kronos iSeries Central Suite, for easy personnel management.

I recommend: The Workforce Central Suite provides automated management for staffing, time and labor, scheduling, payroll, absence and talent management. For better collection and analysis of your personnel data, choose Kronos iSeries Central Suite, which provides key analytic features, easy access for managers, centralized deployment and customizable components. Workforce Insight offers consulting services specifically for Kronos workforce management solutions.

Find online training for Kronos software Some educational sites offer training online to guide you through the various features of the Kronos application. This is a cost-efficient and convenient way to train your management staff.

I recommend: Kennesaw State University offers a tutorial on Kronos human resources software that focuses on Kronos's time clock and time stamp as well as clocking biweekly, monthly and multi-assigned employees. They also offer a Kronos manager tutorial. Caltech's Information Management Systems and Services provides computer-based training, a user's guide and training videos for Kronos software.

Purchase a time clock that works with your Kronos program There are time clocks that work well with Kronos software. Find one that integrates with the Kronos application to obtain full functionality for your time management system.

I recommend: Time Clock eShop offers the Hand Punch 4000 time clock, which eliminates the need for time cards and badges by using 3D imagery verification. It can be fully integrated with Kronos software (not included). You can also get the Hand Punch 4000 at MonsterMarketplace. EmployeeClockz.com features the Kronos 480F time clock with Ethernet for automated labor tracking.

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Kronos offers a customized services portfolio that includes consulting, training, talent management and support for your company's needs.