When you’re looking for the ideal method of keeping track of your employee’s attendance and time management, it’s not always easy to rely upon yourself to individually monitor each employee! Many firms will tack their employee time management by checking what time they logged into the systems. However this method is not fool proof as employees will often claim they were in work on time, just not logged in. You will become used to the many different excuses used, for example, “I was here, I was just making tea”, or “I was here, but I was just in the bathroom” and often “I didn’t log into the system as I responded to an email first”.

If you cannot be sure of your staff’s time management, assessing their illegibility for promotion is almost impossible! You need to be confident in their ability to prioritise their work, respect their hours and their loyalty to the firm.  In order to know this with certainty, you will need to implement and effective time attendance system.

Our favourite is the Safescan TA-850 Time Attendance System featured.

• High speed Fingerprint sensor
• Quick & Easy installation
• Registers up to 2.200 users
• Stores up to 80.000 time records
• 3″ LCD screen (128×64 pixels)
• Time Attendance Software (Safescan TA Software 4.5 version) for unlimited users included
• Manage user data and time records (presence, absence, breaks)
• Comprehensive reporting functions
• Real-Time access to time records
• Fire-Roll-Call report/ real-time presence overview for enhanced employee safety
• Data Export to Excel and payroll HRM programs (.csv format)
• Extensive employee management functions
• Filter function employee/department
• Calculates working hours and overtime
• Rounding options/plan (in- & out- time)
• Multiple Work schedules
• Clock in with Incident/Work codes (vacation, doctor, sick etc)
• Clock in with Project codes
• Automatic data back up function
• Add and edit logs manually
• Export through USB-stick or real-time Ethernet TCP/IP connection
• Supports the use of multiple terminals inside a single network
• Dual authentication option – clock in with combination pincode and fingerprint
• Terminal & Software in 11 languages: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, PT, NL, CZ, SK, HU, PL
• No data loss in case of a power failure
• Wallmount model
• Dimensions: 189 x 140 x 40mm
• Weight: 0,48 kg
• 10 day satisfaction guarantee
• CE certified

The beauty of using biometrics for your time management system is it is 100% fool proof! When using systems that require cards and pin codes, you run the risk of these being lost, can be lost, forgotten and even swapped! What’s more, you can be sure that fellow employees do not ‘log each other in’! This system operated by fingerprint recognition and without any hassle, recognises prints easily. Your staff will simply log in using their finger tips upon arrival and departure at the terminal by placing a finger on the fingerprint scanner. With many other added features such as Real Time Data through the TCP / IP network connection, you can manage just about everything with the included Safescan Time Attendance 4.5 software! Using a works code function, you can see what projects your staff have been working on, plus codes can be used to register incidents like for example medical appointments, sick leave, and so on. The list is endless, and all this for just £453.94 inc VAT! (3 year warranty included!)

Back in the day we relied solely on wall clocks within the office to keep the time. However these day’s you’ll find that many of us rely on the clocks displayed by our computers; when we need to know the time, our brains are now geared to automatically direct our eyes towards the bottom right of our computer screens; what’s more, our computers even adjust the time in accordance with all clock changes. However this does not mean that we should rely solely on these computer clocks.

It wouldn’t be fair to your staff to expect them to time keep effectively using only computer clocks. There are many reasons for this; there are various office duties and tasks which do not require you to be sat at your computer. You may for example need to photocopy papers, collate information creating manuals and guides, interview prospective employees, train new members of staff, organise incoming and outgoing post, partake in a team meeting and so on, and so forth. Furthermore, staff using break room facilities, tea rooms and cafeterias will need to be provided with the facilities needed to keep time. Unless you provide wall clocks around the office and in any adjoining rooms, you cannot expect your staff to be punctual or reliable in any way.

Our favourite is the Alba Giant Wall Clock featured. We believe that you should give your staff every possible chance of being able to see the time, and with this clock they have absolutely no excuse for not keeping the time. Featuring:

• Perfect time legibility 30m away
• Ideal for large open spaces
• Requires AA battery (not included)
• Diameter: 600mm
• Our price – Just £99.64 inc VAT (RRP – £123.69‼)

Here at Office 365 we have a wide variety of office wall clocks in a great selection of different options. For example you will find large options which can be seen from quite a distance! You will find clocks which also display the date, clocks which display the weather, temperature and other measurable environments, radio controlled clocks and digital clocks. So for an extensive variety of clocks at an affordable price, look no further than Office 365!

Clock watching is a worldwide pass time and it normally takes place in the office. This is for 1 of two reasons; you’re overwhelmed with work and there just isn’t enough hours in the working day to get it all done, or you’re board silly and just want to go home. Clock watching can occur in various other scenarios too, for example;

• In the school when pupils literally watch the second hand go round in anticipation of the bell
• Clock watching at home while you wait for your partner to get in from work as you’re running late for your dinner booking
• Clock watching while you wait for your partner to finish getting ready as you’re running late for your dinner booking
• Clock watching in the dentist or doctors surgery as you wait for your ‘turn’ which should have been 30 minutes ago
• Clock watching as you wait for the conference call/estate agent call back/answer to your job interview/news on the birth of the baby etc

The list is endless.  However if we all did a little less clock watching and a little more keeping busy, the time would go a whole lot quicker! Wasn’t it Confucius who said: “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.” And how right he was too! So if you’re at work and you find yourself clock watching, stop! Instead pull your socks up and do your work, you’ll find your day passes much quicker and you may even be lucky enough to keep your job. Just think, work hard and you will be rewarded, be rewarded enough and you’ll have the means to play hard!

Stop procrastinating! Do not put off until tomorrow, what you could do today. Just think, you could have your mind free from clutter, free from stress and the pressure of a long list of things to do. Just do it! Time management really is a crucial skill which is important to learn if you want to be successful in the workplace and in most walks of life. Maybe it’s time you consider positive clock watching?

Prioritise your work and then divide it into your working day. Make a list e.g. 9:00am – Check e-mails 9:15 – Respond to urgent customer e-mail queries 9:45 – Process orders etc. Remember to prioritise the tasks on your list into order of their importance. As each job is completed cross is off your list, the feeling of satisfaction and organisation is so great it’s almost addictive! If you can maintain a system like this, you can be sure that not only will you’re days fly by, but you’ll impress the boss too!

Is it time you invested in office wall clocks to give your staff a better chance at keeping on top of their work load? If so you won’t be disappointed at Office 365. We have a long list available from many leading brands, and if you’d like to order a few, then we can give you an unbeatable price. Take a look online or get in touch on 0870 766 1624.

Good time keeping is pivotal to the smooth running of any office and business. As company owner, manager, it is your responsibility to provide facilities for your staff to see the time. Unless this has been provided, you cannot expect them to be on time. You could argue that it is the employee’s responsibility to manage their time; however an employer must be seen to be providing the facilities for them to do so. The old and rather overused crack “what time is it?” – Reply – “time to get a watch” doesn’t apply here; it’s time to get a clock! Providing time keeping tools such as these at in every area of the office means that no staff member is able to claim that they didn’t know the time, plus you’ll be able to tell the clock watchers from the dedicated! Most of our range of wall clocks are made by the Alba brand who are part of the Harvard International group, the umbrella company for other brands such as Goodmans, Grundig and Bush.

Take a look at our Alba Daytime Clock featured to your right. This office clock with date provides everything you and your staff will need for effective time keeping! With a date and day indicator, as well as accurate time to the second, this clock is perfect for every environment.

• One day/date window
• High precision quartz movement
• Modern design and metallic colour
• Requires AA battery (not included)
• 24% off!
• Just £26.32!

As a leading distributor of quality consumer electrical goods for the digital market, the Alba (or rather Harvard International) brand is sure to fulfil your every requirement and expectation. You’ll find an excellent variety of Alba products here at Office 365, all of which are competitively priced and meet the highest quality guidelines.

The Green Bit

Harvard International aim to minimise the environmental impact of their processes and production and while also aiming to operate in accordance with the standards required by law, the codes of best practice and all issued guidelines. They take a constructive and responsible view in relation to their compliance obligations and as the Group’s manufacturing is outsourced, the Board consider their own activities to be relatively low risk in terms of environmental impact. With regards to their “producer” responsibilities for collection and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, they became a founder member of REPIC (Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium), which is an association whose principal object is to assist their members to fulfil their obligations under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“WEEE”) Regulations. REPIC has already played a major part in influencing sector and Government thinking. The Group has also responded, independently and through its membership of SEAMA, the Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturers Association and Intellect, the trade association for the UK technology industry, to the relevant consultative papers and ongoing discussions between Government officials and the Industry in relation to the development of the legislation on WEEE, the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (“RoHS”) and the Eco-design requirements for Energy-Using Products (“EuP”) Directives. A considerable amount of protective packaging is needed to ensure the safe distribution of the company’s wide range of products. Management actively reviews the amount of material used and also optimises recycling opportunities. Harvard International are member of Wastepack who are a leading Compliance Scheme in the UK. They take over members statuary obligations to recover and recycle packaging waste in proportion to the packaging materials a member handles in their business. Through continuous communication to the company, Harvard International have not been required to make any changes this year! Also, an audit of their arrangements for reporting both WEEE and Packaging Waste was undertaken by the environment agency during the year, with satisfactory results. It’s nice to know that the products you’re buying are from a company who care; Harvard International obviously take their economical responsibilities seriously, they certainly earned our thumbs up!

Office 365 are strong believers and supporters in 5 Stars range of products. They are a brand who have continued to serve our every need at a price we can all really afford. 5 Star products are now firmly established as one of the best-known office products brands in the UK and with 15 years experience behind them, they are now experts in their field and even offer a 12 month no quibble quality guarantee! So if you have found a stationery product you like, stop and think – you’re bound to find a cheaper alternative in 5 Star’s range and with the guarantee, where’s the risk? They deliver unbeatable price and quality, across the most popular everyday product lines, plus they’re also one of the most widely available ranges of office products.

One of those essentials for the office that normally must be bought for every corner and room is the Office Wall Clock. Why not look at a cheaper option? There’s not normally any need for them to be anything flash or ‘gadgety’, just functional. This is why 5 Star’s Office Controller Wall Clock is perfect – take a look at the image to your right.

It has a plastic lens and case with bold black and red arabic numerals. It also features a 24 hour dial for those of us who just cannot figure it out on our own. 1 x AA battery will need to be purchased as this is not supplied, but as the clock has a massive 66% off and is just £4.64, how can anyone complain? The clockface diameter is 213 mm.

If you are looking for wall clocks with a little more sophistication, we have them all on our site, why not take a browse.

Each 5 Star product now has attractively designed packaging for clearer product display and product information, plus they also have a fantastic choice of ‘Green’ options for those who are economically aware.

At Office 365, we love Olivetti, that’s why their up on the pedestal today! In keeping with their long-standing tradition, Olivetti are leading the way in simplifying innovative technology which enhances people’s daily lives, the workplace and business. It is through their continuous innovation and technological research that they develop, integrate, personalise and bring to market products and value-added solutions to meet the specific needs of their customers and subsequently, ours.

One particular beauty of theirs is the Olivetti Time Clock. Used throughout the world in a great many workplaces, the Olivetti Time Clock is a timeless piece…excuse the pun! They provide an accurate tool used to clock staff in and out which in turn clears up attendance and lateness issues! If you’re a manager and have to monitor your own staff, you’ll know how tiresome it can be to keep track of your employees time keeping. With an Olivetti Time Clock you can sit back and let the machine do the work for you!

• Displays day of work, date and time
• Prints month, day, hour and minutes
• Prints month, day, hour and minutes
• Internal calendar automatically adjusts for number of days in the month and leap years
• Internal 9V battery back up if power fails
• Wall or table top installation
• Up to 40 users
• Top loading printer
• Prints on Right Hand Side of the card for regular time, Left Hand Side of the card for overtime.
• Manual control knob easily selects desired printing row of the timecard.
• Manual or automatic print activation.
• Fluorescent digital display
• WxDxH: 305x162x330mm

If you’re not looking for a clocking in system then maybe you’d prefer to see our range of Office Clocks or Factory Clocks. We have a great many to choose from, mainly by the big brand Alba. Why not take a look?

The Green Bit

The current condition of our planet has focused attention on pressing environmental issues, which is encouraging all social partners (public authorities, associations, companies) to commit themselves to active protection and safeguarding of the environment. Active participation in protecting the environment has always been at the top of Olivetti’s list of priorities, as reflected in its corporate mission. Decades of indiscriminate dilapidation of raw materials and energy in order to cater to the ever more pressing needs of a constantly expanding economic system have seriously undermined the delicate equilibrium of world eco-systems.
To protect the environment and therefore the planet, a correct compromise must be established between technological development and spillover on the environment.
Olivetti has endorsed this concept, providing its contribution to operating in a correct balance between technological innovation and protection of the environment, as confirmed by their Ink-jet printhead production facility which has been awarded ISO14001 certification, the international standard for management of the environment.

Only Alba could bring you such a perfect office clock…

Alba now known as Harvard International is a group of companies. Many of these you will already know such as; Goodman’s, Grundig, Bush and so on.

Office365 bring you a rather clever clock; Alba Clock Quartz Legible from 30m Distance!

This is an every office must have. Surely there can be no more excuses with this beast in the building! With its 600mm diameter face, it can be seen from a distance of 30m! So those of you working to targets and deadlines or even for the general larger office, this has got to be the perfect clock. With a viewing distance like this, one clock will work for all.

• Perfect time legibility 30m away
• Ideal for large open spaces
• Requires AA battery (not included)

There is an extensive range of Wall Clocks at Office365, so if the featured item is unsuitable, I am sure that you will find what you need on the site. You can view them from here by selecting either Alba Wall Clocks, or alternatively view our entire list of Wall Clocks.

Alba, the brand synonymous with great value, quality products launches its stunning new digital product line-up…

Alba LCDtime Clock Digital 12 or 24-hour Display Radio Controlled W235xD28xH222mm Silver

This Alba radio-controlled digital clock is being sold to you by Office365 with 33% Off! You can now purchase this item at a very generous £36.72! And with 1 years guarantee, you can’t go wrong!

Prices Correct as of 28/02/09

Functions;

• LCD digital clock with 12/24 hour display
• Perpetual Calendar
• ABS case finished silver
• Wall or desk mounted
• Alarm
• Radio Controlled movement
• Batteries included (AAA)

To view Office365′s range of Alba clocks, click here.

Office365 carefully select the products they sell and brands they market, Alba is one of the brands they feel confident in choosing. Alba Group’s strategy is powered by organic development combined with targeted strategic acquisitions. This strategy is matched by comprehensive resource facilities throughout the Group.