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Cloud-based employees time clocks are one of the most accurate and affordable workforce management solutions available today. However, with cloud computing and SaaS delivery still being a relatively new concept, there are certain misconceptions about how this technology impacts employee time and attendance. This post serves to educate and inform readers about cloud computing and dispel three huge misconceptions about web-based HR management.

 

1. Time Attendance Data Stored in the Cloud is Unsafe

 

Of all the myths surrounding cloud computing, this one could not be farthest from the truth. Employee time and attendance data is sent to off-site servers (often referenced as “to the cloud”) using secure encryption methods. The information passing between the client sites and the service providers cannot be intercepted. In addition, instant backups are created for this data and stored at redundant datacenters. This ensures the safety and protection of the information, as well as ‘round the clock availability of the data. Each datacenter enforces strong security measures like firewalls and anti-virus systems to ensure high performance and reliability.

 

2. The Cloud Does Not Offer Solutions for Off-Site Employee Tracking

 

This is another mistaken belief that is common among businesses with remote workforces. In fact, just the opposite is true. Cloud computing makes it easier to track off-site employees. The thought behind the myth is that there is no way to ensure when an employee is actually on the clock while at a customer site. Wireless time clock systems, such as those offered by uAttend, can accurately record these employee’s work hours. Through cloud computing technology and innovative software, employers can keep track of their employees’ time using GPS tracking and mobile applications. uAttend’s mobile app allows employees to clock in and out from pre-designated Geo Hot-Spots using tablets and Smartphone devices. Employees can also choose which location they are working at. This helps out with job costing and customer billing, making the cloud an ideal solution for off-site employee time tracking.

 

3. Data Stored in the Cloud Cannot be used for Payroll

 

Yet another misconception about web-based time and attendance systems is that data pertaining to employee work hours cannot be used for processing payroll. Again, nothing is further than the truth. The cloud makes integrating workforce management systems and payroll software programs as easy as clicking the mouse. HR managers simply have to download detailed time and attendance reports from the online database and import those files into their payroll software program. The entire process is automated and shaves hours off of manual payroll processes. uAttend wireless time clock solutions can be integrated with more than 80 of the top payroll software systems, and it’s all possible because of the cloud!

 

If you would like to know more about cloud-based employees’ time clocks, please visit www.uAttend.Com.