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What is a time and attendance system? How it works and who needs one
A time and attendance system records clock-ins and clock-outs and builds the timesheet from shift and tolerance rules. How it works, who needs it…
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Cloud-based vs. on-premise time and attendance: which one, and why?
On-premise vs. cloud-based time and attendance: servers, updates, backups, multiple branches, mobile access and cost. Which setup suits which kind…
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No static IP, no open ports: how do turnstiles connect to the cloud?
A connectivity device links turnstiles and card panels to the cloud with no static IP, port forwarding or firewall rules. Card sync, offline…
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Mobile clock-in with QR code and location verification: reliable attendance in the field
Is clocking in by phone reliable? How site QR codes, dynamic QR, location and device pairing work together, which method suits which site and how to…
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What is a timesheet? How to prepare a monthly attendance sheet
A timesheet summarizes each employee's work, leave, holiday and absence days for payroll. Common manual errors, color-coded timesheets and how to…
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Shift planning guide: night shifts, flexible shifts and tolerance rules
How do you build a shift plan? Day-by-day hours, overnight shifts, flexible shift pools, break and tolerance rules, bulk calendar assignment and…
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How to calculate overtime and undertime: tolerance, break and shift rules
Overtime, excess hours and undertime under Turkish law: the 45-hour rule, 50% and 25% premiums, the 270-hour cap, how tolerance and breaks count…
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How to calculate annual leave entitlement: seniority, accrual tracking and the leave reconciliation form
Annual paid leave in Türkiye (14, 20, 26 days), the one-year service rule, under-18 and over-50 rules, accrual dates, carried-over leave and the…
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Leave approval workflows: how to choose between hierarchical, single-approver, shortened and custom approval chains
Who should approve leave requests? Compare hierarchical, single-approver, shortened and custom approval chains, the structures they suit, and how to…
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Hourly leave, half-day leave and documented leave: 7 questions on digital leave management
Is hourly leave deducted from annual leave? How does half-day leave show on the timesheet? How do you handle leave that needs a medical note?…
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Advance and expense management: how to build a paperless process from receipt to approval
Log employee expenses instantly with a receipt photo, keep approval and payment history and track advances. Swap month-end envelopes for records…
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Tracking subcontractor workers on construction sites: per-company entry and exit, man-days and progress payment reports
How do you track hundreds of workers from dozens of subcontractors across several sites? Per-company cards, person groups, a supervisor role and…