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RTI releases Internet-based TimeClock software
January 30, 2008
ATLANTA — Restaurant Technology Inc. (RTI) has announced the release of its new TimeClock software application, an add-on to RTIconnect, RTI's Internet-based restaurant back-office system for labor, food and cash controls.
Designed to help quick-service restaurants control labor costs, TimeClock allows employees to clock in and out on a back-office computer after entering a PIN. Because the new application interfaces with RTIconnect's Labor module, store managers don't have to maintain employees on a separate POS system. Also, its integration with RTIconnect gives it broad powers beyond that of an independent time-clock device or POS (punch in/out feature):
- Schedule enforcement is an optional setting, which prevents employees from clocking in early or clocking out late, compared to their scheduled time, without manager approval.
- The TimeClock screen identifies employees who are approaching or have reached 40 hours worked in the week. With just a glance at a screen, managers can effectively manage their over-40-hours labor. An "Approaching 40 Hours" report can also be printed from RTIconnect.
- Time punches are uploaded automatically to RTIconnect's centralized back-office database. Data is transferred both ways, from the local TimeClock cache to RTIconnect and vice-versa.
- Employees can request changes to their availability and can request days off. These requests update the employee file in RTIconnect, which is used in creating schedules. This feature eliminates verbal requests or handwritten notes to managers and saves managers time when making schedules.
- Managers can enter messages that employees will see when they clock in. Messages can go to all employees or to specific employees.
- While TimeClock is Web-based, it also can operate independently if the restaurant's Internet connection is down, ensuring that the time clock always is available.
"RTI developed TimeClock at the request of a large Arby's franchisee who wanted an integrated solution to labor controls, punch processing and scheduling," said Greg Waddell, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. "While TimeClock represents a new endeavor for RTI, it is really an extension of our existing labor controls. What restaurants will see is a simple interface with the power to save their company additional labor dollars each year."
TimeClock is available to RTIconnect back-office users. It requires no time-clock device and runs on a PC in the restaurant. The monthly cost is $25 per store.
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