Plug & Play Time Clocks: One Size Fits All?

Lately, we've seen more and more manufacturers claiming their employee time clocks are plug-and-play. But does plug-and-play mean the same thing in the time and attendance world as in the IT world? Is plug-and-play really possible in time and attendance applications?

The fast answer is that, when it comes to time clocks, plug-and-play isn't one size fits all. The odds are that you're going to have to configure your time clocks.

Even basic time clocks require some setup. You'll have to configure right-hand or left-hand time card printing, as well as the format of the timestamp.

No calculating time clock is truly plug-and-play. The same holds true for higher-end time clocks like biometric time clocks. They simply can't be plug-and-play because they do so much.

Really, the more advanced the time clock, the more configuration that is required. You'll need to configure the pay period length, the day that the pay period ends, rules to calculate employee time, and much more before you can use the time and attendance system.

The reason is simple: Each time clock has to come out of the factory with a specific configuration. If your business isn't structured the exact way the time clock is configured, you'll have to open a manual.

Get Plug & Play Employee Time Clocks from Acumen

One of Acumen's great value-added services is that you can order plug-and-play time clocks that are configured for your specific requirements and your specific system. We're happy to help however we can - some clients prefer to do most of the configuration themselves and only rely on Acumen for advanced help.

As time and attendance experts, Acumen has integrated just about every time clock from major manufacturers. We know the nuances and capabilities of each time clock, so we can guide you in the right direction regarding clock choice.

Next, we can review the capabilities of the clock with you to add functionality to your time and attendance system and improve overall system satisfaction. We take it from there, and deliver true plug-and-play time clocks. And we're always here if you need additional integration assistance or have questions down the road.

View our selection of employee time clocks or contact us to learn more about our plug-and-play employee time clocks.