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The OnTheClock Workforce Management Blog

Time Tracking, Scheduling, & Payroll Insights for Small Businesses

Welcome to the OnTheClock Blog, your go to resource for smarter time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll, and workforce management. This blog exists to help small and mid sized businesses simplify operations, stay compliant, and run more efficiently without adding unnecessary complexity.

Inside, you’ll find practical guides, expert insights, and real world tips on managing employees, tracking hours accurately, improving productivity, reducing payroll errors, and choosing the right tools for your business. Whether you’re an owner, manager, or HR leader, our posts are designed to help you make confident decisions, save time, and focus on growing your business.

Tim GlendenningAug 29, 2017 8:00:00 PM

What is Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO is an abbreviation for paid time off. It certainly sounds great to think you can ...
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Mark Mathews and Alyssa GouletAug 23, 2017 8:00:00 PM

What is a Pay Period? How are Pay Periods Determined?

Much like a drummer in a band, payroll sets the rhythm for a business’s entire operation. ...
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Tim GlendenningAug 22, 2017 8:00:00 PM

It’s Time to Stop Time Theft

Employee time theft is one of the most common forms of theft in the workplace. In fact, ...
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Tim GlendenningAug 20, 2017 8:00:00 PM

How to Convert Decimal Hours to Minutes and Hours

Have you ever looked at your timecard or pay stub and noticed there were decimals listed ...
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Tim GlendenningAug 8, 2017 8:00:00 PM

How to Improve Workforce Management

What is workforce management? According to searchfinancialapplications.techtarget.com, ...
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The OTC Team!Jun 25, 2017 8:00:00 PM

5 Reasons Why You Should Move From Paper Time Sheets to a Online Time Clock

Many firms track the billable hours employees work to derive a payroll for every pay ...
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Edward Wajer and Nicole HullihenJun 6, 2017 8:00:00 PM

Time Tracking and Attendance Record Management Options and Evaluation

A simple time and attendance solution is one that offers practical functionality from ...
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Tim GlendenningApr 17, 2017 8:00:00 PM

What is a Workweek: Legal Definitions and Examinations

Key Takeaways ✔A workweek is a fixed period of 168 consecutive hours (seven 24-hour days) ...
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OnTheClock TeamApr 10, 2017 8:00:00 PM

Why Data Accuracy in Time Cards Matters in Business

Key Takeaways ✔Accurate timecard data is crucial for ensuring correct employee wages, ...
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Tim GlendenningApr 4, 2017 8:00:00 PM

California Overtime Law Explained

Sometimes overtime laws can be confusing and hard to understand in some states across the ...
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Tim GlendenningMar 16, 2017 8:00:00 PM

What is Employee Geofencing?

Key Takeaways ✔Geofencing uses GPS technology to create virtual boundaries that track ...
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OTC TeamFeb 28, 2017 7:00:00 PM

Why Use An Online or Web Based Time Clock System

Time in the Sky Keeps Profits High
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M. MathewsDec 4, 2016 7:00:00 PM

How to Improve Time Management

"If your time management strategy involves a flow chart, then it's probably too ...
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The OnTheClock Team:)Sep 7, 2016 8:00:00 PM

How to Convert Decimal Hours to Hours and Minutes

Key Takeaways ✔Decimal hours differ from hh:mm format, with 8.25 hours equaling 8:15, not ...
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