Web-Based Time Clock Systems

Find the best Web-based time clocks

Web-based time clocks offer you a high return on investment by tracking the exact time worked by employees – both in and out of the office – while giving both workers and upper management the flexibility and options to check the system from any Internet-enabled PDA, Internet-enabled cell phones, or home-based PCs.

The top three things to know about Web-based time clock systems:

1) Web-based time clock systems save your company money by keeping to-the-minute employee time records.

2) Most web-based time clock systems allow employees to clock in and out from offsite locations, making them the top choice for companies with offsite or traveling employees.

3) Prices for Web-based systems are usually on a monthly basis, rather than paid upfront as a lump sum – a pricing perk that fits many a small business owner’s budget.

Consider the factors in deciding between various Web-based time clocks

There are many factors to consider before purchasing your Web-based time clock system, including how many employees and locations you have, your Internet access and what additional features you’d like synched up with your time clocks.
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For a portal to suppliers of employee time clock software programs, visit Business.com’s Time and Attendance Software page. For a broad overview of time clocks, check out Business.com’s Time and Attendance page for several time clock options, including Web-based time clock systems.

Learn about the pricing variables of Web-based time clocks

Web-based time clock systems’ cost is usually charged according to the number of employees on/using the system, and on a monthly fee basis, rather than the upfront (and usually pricey) licensing fee of a traditional time clock or software program.
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Go to BuyerZone for free, no-obligation quotes for your Web-based time clock systems – all you have to do is answer a few questions about your needs. KnowledgeSum offers several Web-based time clock systems, including their KSum Lite for smaller companies.

Web-based time clocks offer flexibility

If you have offsite workers, including outside salespeople, telecommuters, or employees who travel on business, Web-based time clocks are a wise solution for keeping track of their time.
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TimeForce allows you to collect, manage, and process time using various options, including their Web browser options: TimeForce: Self Service, or NetClock.

Get automated tracking and approval with Web-based time clock systems

Most Web-based time clock systems offer online pay stub information, exporting of data to other programs, employee scheduling, and interfacing with accounting and other systems.
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Business.com’s Biometric Time Clock options include those with Web-based capabilities, so check out these vendors to learn more. Then check out GHG’s small-business offering, ASP Time and Attendance.

Web-based time clocks offer freedom to employees and owners

Search Web-based time clocks for one that allows more than offsite clock in and out capabilities, but also lets employees check their own information, and administrators access everything system-wide.
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Go to the Time Clock eShop for their Web-based time and attendance systems. Owners/managers get a single view into employee data, time cards, time-off requests (approve with a single mouse-click), and schedules through the Web Manager Module. Through the Web Employee Self-Service Module, your employees have the autonomy and ability to view their own information, time cards, and upcoming schedules.

• Definitely check out free trial offers or demos before you choose which time clock system you’d prefer – don’t sign up for a subscription until you’ve sampled their product.
• Consider Web-based time clocks that allow payroll and scheduling integration, and watch your own time free up so you can spend it elsewhere.
• In general, companies should not require salaried employees to “clock in and out” as they do hourly employees, as it tends to lower these upper-level employees’ morale and loyalty to the company.
• DO have salaried employees use Web-based time clocks that offer cost distribution capabilities (so you can track the exact time spent – for billing reasons – on separate clients).

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