ActIn Time 2015 – SQL Employee Management System
- Overview
- Features
- Packages
- Hardware
- Accessories
- Attendance
- Absence
- HR
- Flexitime
- Job Costing
- ESS & TWC Web Portal
- Payroll Export
- Reports + Generator
- Fire Roll Call
- Employee Self Service
- Scripting
- Access Control
- Assembly / Mustering
- Health & Safety
Overview
ActIn Time
ActIn Time is the UK's leading British manufactured SQL Time & Attendance workforce management system for medium to large organisations. This product suite contains everything you need, to help you efficiently organise and maintain accurate staff records in one simple, easy to use software package.
Main Modules
Simply follow the 4 easy steps in the packages TAB, to build the Time and Attendance system that suits your requirements.
It is also advisable to read the “10 Most popular questions we get asked” to help you decide
which Time & Attendance Management System is right for you (CLICK HERE).
Database Platform
The software is shipped with the FREE Microsoft SQL engine or can be installed onto a SQL Server. No SQL knowledge is required. There are massive all round benefits of SQL over other platforms, which is why Microsoft has encouraged software houses over the last few years, to develop on this platform. SQL secures your most sensitive employee records for safe keeping, helping organisations maximise their protection to comply with the Data Protection Act.
SQL Benefits
Clocking Terminals
The software can communicate to an array of different clocking terminals, giving customers
the
ultimate flexibility in customising their package.
Specification
ActIn Time Services |
ActIn Time agents are responsible for a number of key tasks:
The Event Handler looks after the system maintenance and updates the hardware when new people are added in Personnel.
The Fire Roll Call agent is responsible for monitoring your fire alarm system whilst collecting information from the hardware and delivering it to the SQL database on the server.
The Calculation Agent is the workhorse behind the product – it is responsible for processing the data in the exact way each client requires.
The Employee Self Service (ESS) / The Web Client (TWC) facilitates individuals that use the intranet/internet features within ActIn Time.
The Terminal Enquiry Agent processes any special requests, such as a real-time flexi balance, made by employees at the terminal.
And finally, the Email Agent handles all ActIn Time email alerts. |
Packages
ActIn Time 2015 - Build your system in 4 easy steps
Your Time and Attendance System is but a few easy steps away.
Step 1 - Simply choose or decide your ActIn Time package
All our ActIn Time packages include: 1X Software, 1X Terminal
3 Metre Network Cable, 12 Months Warranty and FREE delivery except the Proximity package which also includes 25 Key Fobs or Cards
Step 2 - Decide on additional time and attendance clocking terminals /
hardware you would like to connect to your ActIn Time system
Click HERE to view the comprehensive range of hardware available for
your ActIn Time system. Alternatively click the Hardware tab above.
Step 3 - Choose your ActIn Time add-ons' or accessories
Accessories
Bespoke Programming
Step 4 - Decide how you would like your ActIn Time system installed
Features | Modules
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Key: C= Comprehensive, I= Intermediate, E= Entry, O= Optional, U=Unlimited, Y=Yes,
N=No
If more additional users or features are required than stated, please call.
| ActIn Time Software | ActIn Time Lite Junior |
ActIn Time Lite |
ActIn Time |
| Employee Limit – Employee limit | 75 | 75 | U |
| True Multi-user – Concurrent users accessing the system can also be installed on a server | 1-3 (Single user, maximum of 3 licences in total) | 1-5 (3 client licences included, maximum of 5 in total) | 999 (client licences included) |
| SQL - Shipped with FREE SQL EXPRESS, but it can be installed on a SQL Server | Y | Y | Y |
| Multi Site Capabilities – Multiple site access and reporting | Y | Y | Y |
| Multi Terminals – facility to add multiple terminal hardware of different types | 3 | 5 | 999 |
| Attendance – Type of Shifts - Fixed, Rotational, Flexitime, Flexible, Continental etc | E | I | C |
| Overtime – How many overtime pots can the system handle? | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Monitoring – Lateness, core time infringements, overtime, breaks etc | E | I | C |
| Absence Management – Includes Entitlement and Tracking Analysis plus Yearly Absence Chart with clashing facility | E | I | C |
| HR / Personnel – Disciplinary, Appraisals, Job Specifications, Qualifications, Vehicle, Education, Health, Interview, Accidents, Medical, Secondary Employment etc | E | I | C |
| Rostering – Staff roster planner for more complicated shift rotations | E | I | C |
| Job Costing – Track time spent on jobs and operations by employees | E | I | C |
| ESS/Internet/Intranet – Employee Self Service information point at the PC on internet/intranet | N | I | C |
| Payroll Export – Export of hours worked ready for payroll link e.g. Sage, Pegasus etc | Y | Y | Y |
| Exporting – Facility to export reports | E | I | C |
| Report Generator – Ability to customise or add new report templates | E | I | C |
| Fire Roll Call – List employees on/off site in the event of a fire and link into a fire alarm panel for automatic printouts | E | I | C |
| Email Me Alerts – Automatic confirmation alerts after management decisions i.e. confirmation of absence acceptance/declined etc | N | I | C |
| Scripting – Bespoke customisation for tweaking any special requirements that the system can’t do as standard | Y | Y | Y |
| Access Control – Restrict doors/barriers/turnstiles from the outside world | E | I | C |
| Assembly/Muster Points – Fire assembly self service check in points | E | I | C |
| Health & Safety – Various features to keep one step ahead of the regulations | E | I | C |
| System Alerts – Automatic software and email alerts for system critical failures | E | I | C |
| Services – Software can be installed to auto run as a pc service for auto downloads | Y | Y | Y |
| Mobile Me – Utilise smart phones to clock in/out & access data | N | I | C |
Specifications are subject to change to improve the range.
Hardware
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| Touchscreen Terminals Prox or Finger Card or Fob Capacity 5,250 employee capacity 9,500 archive record capacity Communication Network connection: RJ45 (10/100) USB (optional) GPRS (optional) |
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Barcode Time & Attendance Terminals | ||||
![]() | Barcode Terminals Capacity 5,250 employee capacity 9,500 archive record capacity Communication Network connection: RJ45 (10/100) USB Optional GPRS Modem Optional |
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Job Costing Industrial Terminals | ||||
![]() | Job Costing Terminals Capacity 5,250 employee capacity 9,500 archive record capacity Communication Network connection: RJ45 (10/100) USB Optional GPRS Modem Optional |
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Access Control | ||||
![]() | Access Control Terminals Capacity 5,250 employee capacity 9,500 archive record capacity Communication Network connection: RJ45 (10/100) USB Optional GPRS Modem Optional |
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Add Ons' and Accessories
'Bolt On'Time & Attendance extra's include:
| Employee Cards / Fobs | ||||
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| Card Racks | ||||
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| External Biometric Readers | ||||
![]() | External Biometric Reader Finger Only | Finger and Pin |
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| External Readers | ||||
![]() | Array of Readers available Magnetic Readers Barcode Readers Proximity Readers |
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| USB Registration Devices | ||||
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Attendance
How can ActIn Time attendance help my business?
Firstly, not all systems are designed to our high standard. ActIn Time has spent
over twenty years developing a sophisticated attendance product that alerts users
to several basic, yet important facts;
Next, to enhance the employees’ use of the system, we added several real-time
‘request’ facilities at the attendance terminal (which include);
rules that suit your needs.
overtime and attendance rules.
etc. have occurred.
administrators.
ActIn Time - Attendance Screen Shots
ActIn Time - Attendance Reports
Absences
How can ActIn Time absence management help my business?
What would happen if all the fork-lift drivers were on holiday at the same time? Or the first aiders? or the staff qualified to complete key tasks in the workplace? ActIn Time enables line managers to view holiday plans before authorising an absence booking. ActIn Time also keeps track of the types of absenteeism in the workplace as well as monitoring the holidays taken and days booked in advanced.
It’s like a wall chart - but far more detailed!
has been entered correctly.
to keep good staffing levels and ensure that employees cannot take more than their
entitlement.
taking into account any days that need to be carried forward from the previous
absence year.
long serving employees.
ActIn Time - Absence Screen Shots
ActIn Time - Absence Reports
HR
How can ActIn Time personnel help my business?
The key is having all your information in one easily accessible place. Everything from contact details to medical reviews, vehicle information to yearly appraisals – ActIn Time provides a truly effective solution.
The personnel features integrate with the To-DO to provide reminders of important events ranging from birthdays to certification renewal.
In short, ActIn Time personnel sets the standard for integrated H.R.
required information has been added correctly.
are about to expire.
your company that is not included in the other personell modules.
collected.
ActIn Time - HR Screen Shots
ActIn Time - HR Reports
Job Costing
How can ActIn Time Job Costing help my business?
Monitoring costs on the shop floor have been made simpler with the introduction
of ActIn Time integrated job costing module.
Not only does ActIn Time allow costing by job, but it also gives you the flexibility
of costing by department, individual employee and specific operation. By using the performance comparison reports, you can check on the effectiveness of your
employees and highlight areas for improvement.
Logging job details couldn't be easier. An employee simply presses the clearly marked ‘job start’ or ‘job stop’ function buttons on the data collection terminal and follows a series of simple requests such as ‘Enter job number’, or ‘Enter operation’. The terminal keypad may be used although an increasing number of businesses chose to use barcode scanners for increased efficiency.
The data collected by the terminal is passed directly to the ActIn Time software making it instantly available for reports and enquiries. With clear identification for each job and operation, ActIn Time lets you drill down to the exact layer of information you need, making it easy to compare performance and address areas where productivity can be improved
The new data collection terminals run special scripts designed specifically for your business ensuring that the solution provided is perfect for you.
ActIn Time - Job Costing Reports
ESS & TWC Web Portal
ActIn Time ESS & TWC Web Portal – empowering the employee through their PC.
As the workplace becomes increasingly diverse, it is not always practical for
employees to ‘clock-in’ at a conventional clocking-in terminal. For the employee,
the ESS provides the ideal solution, offering the facility to book-in, request time-off
and to check remaining holiday entitlements. For the supervisor, the TWC enables instant access to employee attendance and absence information whilst allowing authorisation of various requests.
them check the status of pending absence requests from home or anywhere on your
network.
the HR department.
a browser on your network.
(or decline), booking and time-off requests.
Health & Safety
Various features to keep one step ahead of the regulations.
Examples of Health & Safety inc:
Roll Call
The fire alarm roll call is a standard facility in ActIn Time. By connecting your existing fire alarm system to an ActIn Time terminal, it is possible to generate an instant roll call report and unlock doors in the event of a fire.
Want to know where your employees are right now? The realtime locator provides a very quick method of displaying each employee’s current location.
Remember that ActIn Time can now provide assembly point terminals located outside the building for fire drills.
with live reporting.
Access Control
How can ActIn Time access control help my business?
It’s not just about security, it’s about knowing who is on-site – and exactly where they are. Permanent staff, contractors and even visitors can be issued different access levels for specific time periods.
In short – you decide who goes where and at what time!
Full auditing is available – find out what time people left the site rather than the time they finished work and who has attempted to access the site outside permitted hours.
Finally, for companies requiring a higher level of security, remember that the access control supports the ActIn Time fingerprint reader technology.
doors that are ajar and doors that have been forced.
ActIn Time - Access Control Screen Shots
ActIn Time - Access Control Reports
Payroll
Your Time and Attendance product provides all the information you need to process
your payroll. Now there’s products designed to make that job even easier and
much more accurate.
Payroll Pay-Links are simple but powerful bridge's between Time and Attendance
and your Payroll package. They read the data from Time and Attendance and then
write it straight into a choice of payroll programs, including Sage, Pegasus etc.
Say “Goodbye”to endless hours of keyboard data input. Payroll Pay-Links will slash
your payroll processing time and costs to almost nothing, and prevent many payroll errors before they happen. With Payroll Pay-Links, your employees are as good as paid.
Reports + Generator
Implementing a sophisticated workforce management system will undoubtedly improve the efficiency of any business, but the addition of a flexible reporting module will enable the information generated by the system to be shared with a wider audience.
The ActIn Time report module provides over 160 clear and concise, and user editable, reports, forms and graphs as standard
Bespoke, unique reports may be developed when required which can contain any elements of the ActIn Time data including personnel, absence, attendance, access and job costing information.
Powered by Business Objects (SAP), ActIn Time reports are extremely flexible and very reliable – over 4000 UK companies use ActIn Time reports to provide essential information on demand.
Don’t forget ActIn Time 2015 includes an integrated report designer. designer.
Employee Self Service
ActIn Time sees the employee self-service (ESS) features really starting to become a valuable
asset to any HR department. The main advantage for companies providing ESS is that it presents an efficient means of delivering information to employees, completely unattended, twenty four hours a day.
With an increasingly internet savvy workforce, the concept of requesting data from their phone
and receiving updates via email is not new. Similarly, requesting information from the attendance terminal is becoming equally acceptable with more companies allowing staff to send up-to-date holiday entitlements, overtime figures and shift rota's straight to their personal email addresses.
For businesses without admin staff at remote locations, ActIn Time ESS terminals connected via VPN to the ActIn Time server hundreds of miles away can help to empower employees and reduce potential paperwork errors.
It has also been suggested that ESS is becoming increasingly popular as more businesses
‘go green’ in an effort to reduce paper waste.
There are four standard ESS HR requests that can be made from the ActIn Time attendance terminal:
Holiday Summary
This service provides a complete breakdown of the holiday entitlements, giving the number
of days taken this holiday year, those booked and days remaining. This service is very popular
with companies employing night shift workers who do not have the opportunity to talk directly
with HR.
Hours Worked Summary
As the name suggests, this ESS HR request provides employees with a real-time view of their
hours worked at up to five separate pay-rates. The employee has the choice of viewing four different date periods with the benefit of the knowledge that they can track the exact
hourly figures used by the wages department when calculating their payroll.
Daily schedule rota
Ideal for service industry installations, this ESS HR request provides staff with their planned working schedules for the next two weeks including rest days.
Email-me!
The concept for Email-me! is simple – prove who you are and ActIn Time will instantly forward
all ESS HR information to your
pre-registered personal email address. What make this even more useful is that if the employee has registered their iPhone or Blackberry email address, they will
have the benefit of receiving all of the above information in .pdf format, straight to their phone!
Scripting
Customise your ActIn Time system with bespoke scripting.
Most "off the shelf" software packages are governed by restrictions, and can be frustrating. However ActIn Time, being an "off the shelf" software package can cover 98% of customers requirements.
For the remaining 2% of customers, we have enabled the ActIn Time software to be customised
which brings endless possibilities.
Examples of bespoke scripting inc:
Flexitime
Flexitime is a scheme where a company makes it possible to give its employees a flexible
working hours arrangement.
Normally there is a core period of the day under flexitime rules when employees must be
at work (eg between 10 am and 4pm). The rest of the working day is "flexitime", in which
staff can choose when they work. This would be subject to achieving total daily, weekly or
monthly hours.
Employees must work between the basic core hours with the flexibility to clock in / out
between the other hours.
A typical example of a flexitime day:
The hours you work between these times are credited to your flexi time balance.
Benefits of Flexitime
Applying a flexitime policy in your company can benefit employers, employees and their families.
Benefits to your organisation:
Working within a flexitime policy could bring the following benefits to your company:
Benefits to your employees:
Disadvantages of Flexitime
Not monitoring flexitime properly can result in employees abusing the system.
Administration of the system can create additional workload upon a HR department.
These are the issues that ActIn Time resolves.
ActIn Time - Flexitime Screen Shots
ActIn Time - Flexitime Reports
Assembly / Mustering
In the event of a fire employees are asked to leave their possessions and without
placing themselves, or anyone at risk, evacuate the building. They must move quickly,
quietly and as orderly as is practical to one of the designated Assembly / Muster Points.
Once at the designated point they must present their badge/fob/finger to be read on an external reader. This enables Managers to quickly and easily account for their staff, and act upon any employee not present.
ActIn Time is supplied with a fully automated mustering system including zoning facility.
ActIn Time - Assembly / Mustering Screen Shots





















































