Time and attendance system creates huge range of daily working patterns

Aslef strike rail routes across the North software Time and Attendance UK smart card-based systems clocking shifts payroll daily working patterns using either fixed or flexitimeUnion Aslef accused management of turning down an offer to continue talks on resolving a strike hitting rail routes across the North of England. Aslef official Nicky Whitehead said: "I am appalled at the way that managers slammed the door shut. We felt we were making progress and offered to continue the talks. They said no." The statement from company FTPE on strike action read: "I want to apologise to customers for the actions of Aslef. This is the wrong decision for everyone involved.”

The software for all Time and Attendance UK smart card-based systems clearly and accurately collects data on clocking and shifts and exports them to payroll. The software allows the simple creation of a huge range of daily working patterns using either fixed or flexitime rules. Other functions which contribute to clarity over staffing and pay rate issues include Shift Premiums. Here complex payment schemes can be used, based on factors such as the time of working to the grade of employee.