In 2012, competition is as fierce as ever, and your internal processes need to be smarter, faster, and leaner in order to stay ahead. Is your time and attendance system helping or hurting your goals?

Time and attendance systems are integral to organizations with hourly employees by providing accurate employee time records and meeting compliance standards. But if you don’t have an automated system, you may be surprised at how much your current system is costing your organization.

Studies show it takes about seven minutes to enter each timecard per pay period, so when you automate the timecard process with a time clock, you can save thousands. For example, a manager with ten reports who enters timecards every other week will spend thirty hours entering timecards in one year. That’s thirty hours per manager that could be better spent in your organization.

By implementing a smarter, faster, and leaner system in 2012, you can free up time for your IT team, Human Resources, and managers to spend on more strategic initiatives.

 Smarter
Time and attendance systems integrate with your payroll and keep all necessary information in one place. You also have more reporting capabilities, so you can generate standard reports covering schedules, personnel, departments, and payroll. Or create your own custom reports for your unique needs.

 Faster
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) time and attendance systems give your organization the most up-to-date version of your program. SaaS is web-based, so it doesn’t require installation on servers or timely update downloads.

Plus, you can have a new SaaS time and attendance program up and running in a matter of days, not weeks and you don’t have to get the IT department involved. Plus, online training tutorials allow you to become familiar with the new system on your time.

 Leaner
Reduce the clerical work required in your current timecard reporting process by automating employee punches with a time clock. Managers will eliminate the need to manually enter time cards, providing thousands in time savings for your organization.

Want more information? Discover how much your organization could save with an automated time and attendance system with our Return on Investment Calculator, and you could become the Office Super Hero this year.

Todd is an identification expert at IDville with over seven years ID Maker experience. Around IDville, Todd is known for his excessive coffee drinking, beautiful daughters, and impressive ping pong skills.

Whether you work at a business, school, or hospital, tracking visitors is very important. Visitor management provides you with knowledge about who is in your building and why they’re visiting. It also helps your coworkers to identify visitors who may be unfamiliar to your building, policies, and procedures.

Visitor identification solutions come in a variety of sizes, so you can implement a program that fits your organization’s needs and budget. 

Visitor ID Solutions for Small Organizations: For small organizations, one time visitor name badges are an affordable option. This program is also very easy to implement, so you don’t have to conduct in-depth training.  Simply have the visitor write their name on the badge and wear it while in the building for easy identification.

Visitor ID Solutions for Mid-Size Organizations: In a mid-sized organization, additional visitor information may be necessary to understand the purpose of the visit. A visitor login book requires the visitor to provide additional information about their visit and creates a wearable adhesive visitor badge in the process. 

Visitor ID Solutions for Large Organizations: Large organizations often have multiple entrances and welcome lots of visitors every day. Streamline your visitor management program with a visitor software program that includes an automated process, tracking and reporting capabilities, and custom badge creation.

Start a visitor management system now and save 10% on your order from IDville. Get the IDville coupon code for 10% off visitor management products when you like us on Facebook! 

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David is an IDville Identification Specialist with over seven years product and sales experience.  Around IDville, David is known for his new product ideas, sports knowledge, and experience as a catalog model (you may have seen him in a previous IDville catalog!). 

2012 is here, and we’re looking forward to a New Year filled with new products, new tradeshow appearances, new team members, and new customers!

Before we begin a new year of blogging, we wanted to recap the 11 most popular posts from 2011:

1. School ID Cards Improve Security
2. Designing Your ID Card
3. Top 10 Workplace Safety Tips for National Safety Month
4. ID Card Systems in Healthcare Protect Information and Improve Safety
5. ID Maker ID Card Systems Thinking Outside the Box
6. The Dreaded Employee ID Badge
7. Paper or Plastic ID Cards
8. Streamline School Processes with Student ID Cards and an ID Card System
9. Streamline Payroll Responsibilities with New Time and Attendance System
10. Top Ten Reasons for an ID Maker Identification System
11. Lanyards Keep ID Cards Visible for Back to School

What would you like to see us post in 2012? Share your suggestions for upcoming blog posts in the comment section of this post!



Here’s to a great New Year!

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Todd is an identification expert at IDville with over seven years ID Maker experience. Around IDville, Todd is known for his excessive coffee drinking, beautiful daughters, and impressive ping pong skills.

The holidays are a great time to reflect on what you’re grateful for.  At IDville, because we are most grateful for our customers, we’re taking a moment to thank you for trusting us in 2011 with your identification needs. Thank you!
 
One of IDville’s values is that ‘every customer will be treated to unrivaled customer service and lifetime technical support.’  We know how important workplace security is today, and we strive to supply you with everything you need to keep your workplace safe.  If there is anything more we can do to make your workplace more secure or your job of securing it easier, please let us know by filling out a comment card.
 
On behalf of all the ID experts at IDville, we wish you a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year!
 

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Dan is the IDville General Manager and oversees all product management and marketing for the IDville brand.  Around IDville, Dan is known for the catchphrase, "talk to me," his not-so-secret designer past, and his passion for Michigan State sports.

We'll be taking a holiday break on the IDville blog and will return on January 4 with new posts. See you in January!

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Todd is an identification expert at IDville with over seven years ID Maker experience. Around IDville, Todd is known for his excessive coffee drinking, beautiful daughters, and impressive ping pong skills.

When you purchased your ID card printer, you made an investment in the safety and security of your staff. Like any piece of equipment, your printer won’t last forever if it’s not cared for properly. Follow our four steps to extend the life and well-being of your ID card printer:

1. Clean It. We recommend you clean your printer with a cleaning kit every 700-1,000 prints to keep it running smoothly. Regular cleanings ensure your ID cards always come out looking beautiful.

2. Store it in a Case. Protect your printer from dust and potential damage by storing it in a carry case. This is a necessity to protect your printer from the elements if you are transporting it between buildings or events.

3. Give Proper Training. The greater number of people you have using your printer, the more likely it is to be misused or damaged. Train individuals in your office or organization who will be using the printer to make sure it’s handled properly.

4. Use the Correct Printer Supplies. Different styles and models of printers require different printer ribbons and cleaning kids. Be sure to use the right supplies on your printer with our Printer Supplies Locator.

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Todd is an identification expert at IDville with over seven years ID Maker experience. Around IDville, Todd is known for his excessive coffee drinking, beautiful daughters, and impressive ping pong skills.

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 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Dan is the IDville General Manager and oversees all product management and marketing for the IDville brand.  Around IDville, Dan is known for the catchphrase, "talk to me," his not-so-secret designer past, and his passion for Michigan State sports.

I love the color blue, but I’ve wanted to create a new ID Maker color for some time now! I’m excited to introduce you to our Pearl White ID Maker Advantage System . This color is a special edition change from our traditional blue systems and a beautiful addition to any office.

Even though it looks different than the ID Maker Systems you’re familiar with, the Pearl White ID Maker  has all the same features as our blue ID Maker Advantage System:


• ID Maker 2.0 Pro software

• PVC card printer

• 200 PVC ID cards

• USB Web cam

• Full-color printer ribbon

• Standard white backdrop

• 4 standard Holographic overlays

• Printer Cleaning Kit

Plus, all our systems come with our free lifetime technical support, so you always have a helpline for anything related to making ID cards.

If you're interested in learning more about the ID Maker Systems, request our free System Information Packet today!

Are you interested in learning more about an ID card system, but don’t know where to start? Our ID experts and technicians have put together several resources that provide you with all the information you need without the fluff!

• ID System Information Packet – This packet includes a sample ID card and badge accessory. The packet compares and contrasts our best selling ID Maker Systems, so you can decide which one is right for you. Request your free information packet.

• See How ID Maker Works – Visit the Video Library to watch our ID Maker videos. You can see a demo of our ID Maker software and learn how easy it is to set up and print ID cards with our one box system. Watch videos.

• “Why Identify” White Paper – Purchasing an ID card system is an investment that you need to justify for your organization. Our free white paper gives you all the information and data to help you do just that! Plus, it discusses the added benefits for several industries, such as education, government, and healthcare. Download the white paper.

• Case Studies – If you are unsure about how an ID card system could be used in your organization, browse the case studies in our Knowledge Center for a company that’s in your same industry. Our case studies give a clear picture of an organization before and after the ID card system. Read case studies.

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David is an IDville Identification Specialist with over seven years product and sales experience.  Around IDville, David is known for his new product ideas, sports knowledge, and experience as a catalog model (you may have seen him in a previous IDville catalog!).