Local authorities can attain significant savings by deploying efficient time and attendance systems

An efficient time and attendance system can help local authorities attain significant savings by driving changes in work practices.

This was exactly the case with Perth and Kinross Council, who have made savings of almost £28 million in just four years – mainly through changes to work practices.

The figures have been disclosed in a local authority document entitled ‘Building Ambition – A Workforce for the 21st Century,’ which also reveals that the council previously had an “age imbalance” in its workforce.

The paper, written by John Walker, Perth and Kinross Council’s chief operating officer, reveals that the council’s workforce has reduced over the last six years – a 7.4% fall in ‘headcount’ from 2009 to 2014. Mr Walker also states that a ‘workforce management strategy’ was implemented to address financial challenges, and has resulted in savings of £9m in 2011-12, £5.4m in 2012-13, £6.2m in 2013-14 and £7m in 2014-15 – a total figure of £27.6m.

A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said the local authority’s ‘workforce management strategy’ is a long-term plan which has been “very successful” in preparing the workforce for the future.

“A range of measures have been put in place to prepare our workforce for the future,” she said.

“Our workforce management strategy is simply a range of measures that are embedded in the council’s day-to-day practice which include how we fill vacancies, reduce sickness absence and equip people for new roles.”

Time & Attendance UK – helping local authorities improve their workforce management processes

Public sector organizations looking at improving their overall operational efficiency should consider implementing a solid and reliable workforce management system that can help them optimize their management processes.

This is specifically where Time & Attendance UK could put its extensive experience to very good use.

We offer a complete proximity card time and attendance system that includes European Working Time Directive checking and reporting, Access Control, Fire Roll Call, and also makes good use of mobile and wireless technology so that your employee clocking and activity information can be accessed from anywhere.

Moreover, our specific position within this market segment, as well as proven experience in the field enables us to thoroughly customize our systems in order to meet all of your requirements, whether you’re an enterprise customer with multiple sites or a smaller business.

Proximity smart card technology allows your employees to quickly clock in and out, with the time and attendance software accurately recording attendances.

Furthermore, our all-in-one, Smart Card Time & Attendance recording workstation incorporates such features as job booking, job costing, labour hours analysis and security management.

If you want to find out more about the range of affordable, reliable solutions provided by Time & Attendance UK, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer any question you might have.