Tracking time and attendance is key to running an accurate, efficient and compliant business.
In this Small Business Smarts, ADP’s Laci Buzzelli shares modern tools that can replace manual timesheets, streamline payroll and support compliance.
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Victoria Jordan, founder of PureWork Studio
Today, I want to better understand why time tracking systems matter and how to do it the right way. I'm calling on Laci Buzzelli from ADP to help explain.
Hey Laci, why is time tracking so important for small business owners?
Laci Buzzelli, vice president and general manager of small business services, ADP
Hey, Vicky. I'm so glad that you asked. It's important to pay your employees accurately and on time, right? And if you have hourly employees, accurate, reliable payroll starts with time tracking. If you're not keeping track of when they're clocking in and out, you could just be guesstimating. And that kind of guesswork could cost your business a lot of money.
Victoria Jordan
So accurate timekeeping ultimately protects the business.
Laci Buzzelli
Exactly and not only protects the business, but it also protects your employees. When you know the exact hour someone worked, you can make sure they're paid correctly and on time.
Victoria Jordan
What happens if a small business owner doesn't have a system in place to track the time?
Laci Buzzelli
Well, many small business owners manually fill out paper timesheets. Calculating everything manually can take hours of time and lead to costly errors and overpayment to employees. Time and attendance tools have a lot of capabilities to help business owners manage time and comply with the latest regulations. These time systems also ensure the right employee is clocking in and out at the right time.
Leveraging technology like facial recognition or geofencing, which is great if you have remote workers like construction and you want to make sure they're at the right job site.
Victoria Jordan
So how can ADP help with time tracking?
Laci Buzzelli
Timekeeping systems can also help with scheduling and shift management, whether that's lunches or paid time off. And this isn't just about convenience. Time fraud can cost businesses a lot of money, which is a big deal when you're trying to grow.
Victoria Jordan
That's amazing. Thanks for your time and expertise, Laci. Time tracking isn't just about recording hours. It's about accuracy, efficiency, and making sure your employees are paid the right way every time. To learn more about tools that can help you simplify time tracking and payroll, visit ADP.com.
