Category: Access Control

Replacing Mitrefinch TMS: A Practical Guide for UK Employers

As workforce management requirements continue to evolve, many organisations are reviewing whether their existing Time & Attendance solution remains aligned with their operational, payroll, compliance, and workforce management objectives.

If your organisation currently uses Mitrefinch TMS and is considering its future options, this guide provides a practical framework for assessing whether your current solution continues to meet your needs and, if not, what should be considered when evaluating alternative platforms.

This article is intended as an impartial guide to help employers make informed decisions based on their own business requirements.

Why Organisations Review Their Time & Attendance System

Time & Attendance systems are a critical component of workforce management. As organisations grow, diversify, or modernise their operations, requirements often change.

Common reasons for reviewing an existing solution include:

  • Increasing payroll administration and manual intervention.
  • Expansion across multiple sites or locations.
  • Greater use of remote, mobile, or field-based employees.
  • A requirement to integrate Time & Attendance with HR, Payroll, ERP, Access Control, or Visitor Management systems.
  • The need for improved management visibility and reporting.
  • Changes in working practices, legislation, or compliance requirements.
  • Hardware refresh programmes or software renewal cycles.
  • Business acquisitions, mergers, or organisational restructuring.

A system review does not necessarily mean a replacement is required. However, it provides an opportunity to assess whether the current solution continues to deliver the functionality, efficiency, and return on investment expected by the business.

What a Modern Workforce Management Solution Should Deliver

A Time & Attendance solution should do more than simply record employee attendance. It should provide accurate workforce data that supports operational decision-making, payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee engagement.

When evaluating any solution, organisations should expect:

Accurate Workforce Data

  • Real-time attendance monitoring.
  • Automated calculation of working hours.
  • Accurate overtime and absence management.
  • Reduction in manual payroll adjustments.

Improved Management Visibility

  • Real-time workforce dashboards.
  • Exception reporting.
  • Attendance trend analysis.
  • Labour cost visibility.

Streamlined Payroll Processing

  • Automated payroll preparation.
  • Clear audit trails.
  • Reduced payroll queries.
  • Reliable integration with payroll systems.

Workforce Compliance

  • Working Time Regulations monitoring.
  • Absence tracking.
  • Audit and reporting capabilities.
  • Accurate records for compliance purposes.

Enhanced Employee and Manager Self-Service

  • Electronic holiday requests.
  • Manager approvals.
  • Employee access to attendance records.
  • Mobile workforce capabilities where required.

Key Questions to Ask During a System Review

Whether reviewing your current supplier or considering alternative providers, consistency is essential. Every supplier should be evaluated against the same criteria.

Payroll Management

  • How are exceptions and anomalies identified and managed?
  • How are audit trails maintained?
  • How does the system reduce payroll administration?

Business Rules

  • Can the solution accommodate existing working rules and agreements?
  • How flexible is the configuration?
  • Can future changes be implemented without development work?

Hardware and Data Collection

  • What clocking methods are available?
  • Can existing hardware be retained?
  • What options exist for mobile or remote workers?

Integration

  • What integrations are available with Payroll, HR, ERP, Access Control, and Visitor Management systems?
  • Are integrations proven and supported?

Security and Hosting (for cloud based systems)

  • Where is data hosted?
  • What security standards are maintained?
  • What service levels and support arrangements are provided?

Implementation

  • What does the migration process involve?
  • How is data transferred and validated?
  • What support is available during and after implementation?

Commercial Considerations

  • What are the initial implementation costs?
  • What ongoing support and maintenance costs apply?
  • Are there any additional licensing or usage-based charges?

The Importance of a Structured Migration Process

For most organisations, the greatest risk during a replacement project is not the installation of new software. The primary challenge is ensuring that existing workforce rules, pay calculations, attendance policies, and operational processes are accurately replicated or improved.

A successful migration project should include:

  • Detailed Scope of Works.
  • Documentation of existing rules and processes.
  • Configuration review and approval.
  • Data migration planning – if available.
  • Payroll validation and parallel testing.
  • User and manager training.
  • Post-implementation support.

Organisations should seek clear documentation outlining how each stage of the migration will be managed.

Evaluating Long-Term Value

While software functionality remains important, organisations should also consider the broader value delivered by a workforce management solution.

Areas worth evaluating include:

  • Reduction in payroll administration.
  • Removal of manual calculations.
  • Improved labour cost control.
  • Enhanced workforce visibility.
  • Reduced manual processes.
  • Improved compliance reporting.
  • Increased management efficiency.
  • Scalability for future growth.

A workforce management platform should support operational objectives not only today, but also as the organisation evolves over the coming years.

Making an Informed Decision

Every organisation’s requirements are unique. The most effective procurement decisions are based on clearly documented business objectives, operational requirements, implementation considerations, support arrangements, and long-term value (ROI).

A structured review process allows organisations to assess whether their existing solution remains the best fit or whether alternative platforms may offer additional benefits more aligned with future business goals.

By taking a measured and evidence-based approach, organisations can ensure that any investment in workforce management technology delivers meaningful improvements in productivity, efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.

About Ceequel®

Ceequel® is a UK-developed workforce management platform designed to help organisations manage attendance, absence, labour costs, employee self-service, manager approvals, access control, visitor management, and workforce reporting through a single integrated solution.

Supporting organisations across manufacturing, logistics, food production, distribution, healthcare, engineering, and other sectors, Ceequel® provides flexible deployment options and configurable workforce management capabilities designed to meet the operational requirements of modern UK employers.

For organisations reviewing their current Time & Attendance solution, a structured demonstration and discovery process can help determine whether Ceequel® is aligned with their operational and workforce management objectives.

 

This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not make any representations regarding the performance, functionality, support, commercial arrangements, or future direction of any third-party software product or supplier. Organisations should undertake their own evaluation based on their individual business requirements and procurement processes.

Replacing Legacy Kronos Systems: A Practical Guide for UK Employers

Many organisations have relied on Kronos workforce management solutions for years, benefiting from robust time recording, scheduling, and workforce management capabilities. However, as technology, workforce expectations, and business requirements evolve, many employers are taking the opportunity to review whether their existing system continues to meet their operational needs and future objectives.

If your organisation is currently using a legacy Kronos solution and is considering its long-term strategy, this guide outlines the key factors that should be considered when evaluating your existing platform and assessing potential alternatives.

This article is intended as an educational resource to support informed decision-making and procurement best practice.

Why Organisations Review Legacy Workforce Management Systems

Workforce management systems often remain in place for many years. During that time, businesses can undergo significant changes that place new demands on technology and operational processes.

Common reasons organisations review their existing workforce management platform include:

  • Changes to payroll processes and compliance requirements.
  • Business growth, acquisitions, or multi-site expansion.
  • Increasing use of mobile, remote, or hybrid working.
  • A desire to improve management visibility and workforce analytics.
  • The need for greater automation and reduced administration.
  • Wider digital transformation programmes.
  • ERP, HR, or payroll system replacement projects.
  • Hardware refresh cycles or infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
  • Evolving employee expectations around self-service and accessibility.

A system review provides an opportunity to assess whether the existing platform remains aligned with current business objectives and future workforce management requirements.

What Modern Workforce Management Should Deliver

Today’s workforce management systems are expected to do far more than simply record attendance.

A modern solution should support strategic decision-making while improving operational efficiency across the organisation.

Accurate Time Recording

Organisations should expect:

  • Real-time attendance visibility.
  • Automated working time calculations.
  • Accurate overtime management.
  • Comprehensive absence monitoring.
  • Clear audit trails for payroll processing.

Improved Operational Visibility

Managers should have access to:

  • Live workforce dashboards.
  • Attendance exception reporting.
  • Labour utilisation data.
  • Departmental and site-level analytics.
  • Real-time workforce status information.

Payroll Efficiency

Effective workforce management should help organisations:

  • Reduce manual payroll administration.
  • Minimise payroll queries and adjustments.
  • Improve payroll accuracy.
  • Streamline payroll preparation processes.
  • Provide clear reporting and audit capabilities.

Employee and Manager Self-Service

Modern solutions increasingly support:

  • Holiday and absence requests.
  • Electronic approvals.
  • Mobile workforce access.
  • Employee attendance visibility.
  • Manager workflow automation.

Workforce Compliance

Employers should be able to monitor and report on:

  • Working Time Regulations.
  • Attendance policies.
  • Absence management.
  • Audit requirements.
  • Workforce governance procedures.

Key Areas to Assess During a System Review

When reviewing any workforce management platform, organisations should evaluate suppliers using consistent criteria.

Workforce Management Functionality

Consider whether the solution supports:

  • Complex shift patterns.
  • Overtime rules.
  • Attendance management.
  • Absence management.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Multi-site operations.

Payroll Integration

Questions to consider include:

  • How is payroll data prepared and transferred?
  • What validation processes exist?
  • How are exceptions managed?
  • What audit capabilities are available?

Data Collection Methods

Review the available options for:

  • Biometric clocking.
  • Facial recognition.
  • Proximity cards and fobs.
  • Mobile workforce applications.
  • Web-based attendance recording.

Integration Capabilities

Organisations should understand how the platform shares data with:

  • Payroll systems.
  • HR software.
  • ERP platforms.
  • Access Control systems.
  • Visitor Management solutions.
  • Business intelligence and reporting tools.

Security and Infrastructure

Areas to evaluate include:

  • Data hosting arrangements.
  • Security standards and certifications.
  • Business continuity provisions.
  • Support and service level agreements.
  • Disaster recovery procedures.

Scalability

A workforce management platform should support:

  • Organisational growth.
  • Additional sites.
  • New departments.
  • Future technology requirements.
  • Evolving workforce practices.

Planning a Successful Migration

Any workforce management replacement project should be approached as a business transformation initiative rather than simply a software installation.

Successful projects typically include:

Discovery and Analysis

  • Review of existing workforce rules.
  • Documentation of attendance policies.
  • Identification of payroll requirements.
  • Review of reporting needs.

Configuration and Validation

  • Comprehensive Scope of Works.
  • Operational validation.
  • Payroll validation.
  • Rule verification.

Data Migration

  • Historical data requirements.
  • Employee information transfer.
  • Validation procedures.

Training and Adoption

  • Manager training.
  • Employee communication.
  • User documentation.
  • Ongoing support arrangements.

Go-Live and Post-Implementation Support

  • Controlled deployment.
  • Parallel payroll testing where appropriate.
  • Dedicated support during transition.
  • Performance monitoring.

Looking Beyond Features

When reviewing any workforce management solution, organisations should consider the wider business outcomes it can deliver.

These may include:

  • Reduced labour administration.
  • Improved payroll accuracy – no payroll leakage.
  • Greater workforce visibility.
  • Better labour cost control.
  • Improved operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced compliance reporting.
  • Increased employee engagement.
  • Better management decision-making.

The objective should be to identify a solution that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term organisational goals.

Future-Proofing Workforce Management

As workforce management technology continues to evolve, organisations increasingly seek platforms that can support a wider range of operational requirements from a single environment.

Areas commonly considered during strategic reviews include:

Bringing these functions together can help reduce administration, improve data accuracy, and provide a more unified view of the workforce.

About Ceequel®

Ceequel® is a UK-developed workforce management platform designed to help organisations manage attendance, absence, labour costs, employee self-service, manager approvals, access control, visitor management, and workforce reporting through a single integrated solution.

Used across manufacturing, food production, logistics, engineering, healthcare, distribution, and other sectors, Ceequel® provides organisations with configurable workforce management capabilities that can be tailored to specific operational requirements.

For organisations reviewing legacy workforce management platforms, a structured discovery and demonstration process can help determine whether Ceequel® aligns with their current and future workforce management objectives.

 

This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not make any representations regarding the performance, functionality, support arrangements, commercial terms, product lifecycle, or future direction of any third-party software product or supplier. Organisations should undertake their own independent evaluation based on their specific operational requirements, procurement processes, and business objectives.

Ceequel® Facial Recognition

Did you know that ELF Productivity Ltd is still leading the way in facial recognition technology?

Ceequel® software continues to offer a fully functional and accurate temperature detection solution with options available for both non-contact palm recognition and temperature detection in all the latest units.

Hardware that can be utilised for clocking purposes and controlling access to site via Ceequel® Access Control with door and turnstile entry.

All individual clocking and access times are recorded to include a temperature check.  Actions that are both reportable, fully auditable and include workflow notifications and alerts for when temperature readings are high.

If you are interested in a Biometric Time and Attendance or Access Control system for your company, contact ELF Productivity Ltd today for a free, no obligation demonstration and quotation of Ceequel® software.

Alternatively, Ceequel® brochures can be downloaded here

The Buffet Is Open….

With public transport still considered to be ‘persona non grata’ if you want to avoid people not up to speed on the ‘benefits’ of hand washing the added extra responsibility of commuting to work for those who don’t own or have access to a car is proving to be a challenge.

Use public transport if you REALLY have to but DON’T use public transport AT ALL if you can avoid it. If you can avoid it then do so, if you can’t then……. use it???

Anyone Confused.com?

As we navigate through the mixed messages that have come out of Dominic, sorry ‘Downing’ Street the Chancellor has thrown a lifeline at failing hospitality businesses…… #eatouttohelpout

The buffet is open, the buffet IS OPEN and it’s all on Rishi……for now.

In order to throw off the ‘outside bad, inside good’ mentality and to give the economy a kick where it hurts, we now get to enjoy the Covid version of that old faithful, better known as ‘BOGOF’ during August, with Rishi picking up the tab.

And if that’s not enough excitement, it comes with the added benefit that employers will receive a bonus to bring back furloughed staff and retain them until 2021.

But how do staff mentally prepare to return to their current employer after being locked down for three months, much less a new boss?

As the recession starts to bite, people who started the lockdown on furlough are now facing the very real prospect of having to begin all over again.

“What’s your name and where do you come from?” No, not the immortal words of Cilla but your potential new HR team leader.

Employers have a duty of care to employees both old and new, particularly those who will essentially have to travel on public transport and who will require support to even walk through the door.

HR must recognise that ALL aspects of recruiting and working have changed and more than ever, place importance on employees’ wellbeing and mental health both in AND out of the workplace.

With the UK now tentatively unlocking all its doors and with Facial Recognition units and Key Fob/Proximity cards available as standard options, at ELF Productivity Ltd we are confident that with Ceequel® Time and Attendance Human Resources software and Ceequel Access Control, we can assist in helping you to re-open your business this summer and navigate you through the challenging times ahead.

We are positive that whatever path you and your HR department embark on this year, ELF Productivity Ltd can be there to both guide and advise.

ELF Productivity Ltd and Ceequel®software, assisting, supporting and maintaining all our clients during the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.

If you are interested in a Biometric Time and Attendance Management system for your business, please contact ELF Productivity Ltd today on 01257 256000.

Alternatively, our brochure catalogue can be downloaded here.

A Message To You…..

Over the course of the month, inspiring commercials produced by a well-known high street bank have started to appear on TV, titled “A message to myself in 6 months’ time.”

The commercials are essentially video messages created by members of the public, currently in lockdown, with the intention of sending a motivational memo to themselves for 6 months’ time.

They range from people being thankful for family and friends, to a couple sharing their isolation wedding arrangements for when they eventually tie the knot later in the year; you get the general idea.

During this unfamiliar and surreal time, is it still ok to plan? Can we prepare for the future during a period of severe restrictions, with the country locked down to such a degree that there is no definite ‘end date’ in sight?

Where do you see yourself in 6 months, a year or 5 years’ time is a question normally reserved for job interviews. The answers range from the usual run-of-the-mill, “Hopefully working here” to the eye-opening “I’ll be sat in your chair!”

So, considering the recent adverts, we have a message for you, “Where do you see not only yourself but your business in a year’s time? When restrictions are finally relaxed and lifted will your business still be operating in the same way?

More importantly, do you want it to be?”

At the start of 2020, nobody could possibly have envisioned the situation we all currently find ourselves in. For business across the UK, it is without question a testing time. However, will you look back at this moment with regret or will you be thankful that you had chosen this time to consider real investment for your company?

If this period is causing you to focus on a much needed and long overdue overhaul of your company’s processes, then ELF Productivity Ltd has the answer.

ELF Productivity Ltd’s Ceequel® software suite encompasses Biometric Time and Attendance with Human Resources, Access Control, Shop Floor Data Capture and mobile-clocking Apps for both I-Phone and Android, along with hardware that incorporates both facial recognition and proximity terminals.

Clear and precise Real-Time information as it is processed through your business.

We have no tangible idea of what the coming months hold or when we will see some degree of normality return, but one thing is clear, do not stop planning for the future. Make certain that you can pinpoint this moment as a pivotal time when you made the key decision, that once able, you were proficient enough to move your business forward.

Ensure that the message you send to your ‘future-self’ today is one that you will be happy to receive in a year’s time.

For a closer look at ELF Productivity Ltd’s Biometric Time Management system, contact us today on 01257 256000 for a free, no obligation demonstration and quotation of Ceequel® software suite.

Or alternatively, please feel free to download our brochure catalogue here.

Are You Ready To Take On 2020?

Happy New Year and welcome to the 20’s!

2020 heralds not just a new year but a new decade. What is 2020 already saying to you and the future of your business? The culture-trends for the coming year and indeed the decade have already been mapped out.

So, the question is, are you ready to take on 2020?

Brexit

You genuinely didn’t think the ‘B’ word wouldn’t come into play, did you? On the 31st January the word we have all come to know so intimately will be consigned to Room 101 forever. A word that symbolises everything that is amiss encompassing an institution known as the European Union.

The time, ladies and gents, has FINALLY arrived.

Boris’s current default-setting is “Let’s get on and get Brexit done”. Once ‘done’ Brexit in its current state will no longer be part of the British vocab……unless it resurfaces as a breakfast cereal.

“BREXIT, a new way to start your morning”.

Avoid, unless you are looking for something that is VERY slow-releasing and takes some considerable time to digest!

Our departure from the EU and our somewhat ‘touchy’ European cousins will herald a new beginning for the UK. More freedom and greater opportunities.

Will 2020 be the year that the ‘Great’ is at last put back into Britain’s manufacturing?

Tech Life

“I get up when I want to except on Wednesdays’ when I get rudely awakened by the dustmen”. No, not ‘90’s Parklife but ‘20’s Tech Life!

Just to clarify robots are NOT taking over the planet, humans are NOT about to join Brexit in Room 101 but in the upcoming decade there WILL be an immense drive towards further AI and Automation implementation.

Autonomous driving is just one area where a change is expected to manifest in 2020. Tesla mogul Elon Musk has already declared that he expects his company to create a ‘fully complete’ autonomous vehicle by this year.

Ambitious, yes but practical and safe? You decide, as the jury is still out.

Well-Being

When you think of well-being, you instantly think of a ‘zen-like’ image. Not so much for 2020. Whilst ‘mental well-being’ and ‘heads together’ have been the buzzwords for 2019, 2020 will be the year where greater importance is placed on ‘financial well-being’.

The coming year has already been earmarked to introduce monetary education into the workplace.

Many causes of workplace stress and absenteeism can usually be placed at the feet of ‘The Management’ but all ribbing aside, financial worries are no joke and over time they DO impact workplace productivity. Fears that can be addressed by managers taking the time to educate and support their staff.

As always, a happy and contented workforce = better and greater productivity.

So, looking ahead, could 2020 be the year that we not only see Made in Great Britain back in business but the year that YOU see a British solution transform YOUR business?

Ceequel® a real-time Biometric Time and Attendance Management system that incorporates Human Resources, Employee Self Service and Access Control as standard options.

Contact ELF Productivity Ltd today for a no obligation quotation and demonstration of Ceequel® software suite.

Or, alternatively, please feel free to download our brochure catalogue here.

Make 2020 the year that you invest in your future with Ceequel® software suite.

Send Her Victorious, Happy and Glorious

As anniversaries go, two hundred is quite remarkable.

This week the United Kingdom marks a very special day; the 200th Anniversary of the birth of one of its greatest monarchs, HM Queen Victoria.

Alexandrina Victoria was born at Kensington Palace on the 24th May 1819.

After what can only be described as an unconventional and solitary childhood, Victoria ascended to the throne upon the death of her paternal uncle, King William IV.

Victoria was just 18 years of age.

The new teenage Queen wasted no time in heading to her new ‘office’ and after dispatching her mother to the remotest wing she could possibly find, took up residence at the unfinished Buckingham Palace.

Following her Coronation and ensuing marriage to Prince Albert and with the fortitude that would eventually see her clock up 63 years on the throne, Victoria established her reign.

The ‘Grandmother of Europe’ the ‘Empress of India’ as she would eventually become known as, had arrived.

That’s not to say Victoria wasn’t without her testing times or critics. With cholera, death and assassination attempts, Victoria would emerge ‘victorious’ from the numerous challenges that arose during her time on the throne.

The Victorian era is perhaps attributed to be one of the greatest times for the United Kingdom and much of today’s successes and traditions were birthed during Victoria and Albert’s reign.

In 1829, George Stephenson’s steam locomotive, ‘Rocket’ was unveiled. This feat of engineering became the blueprint for modern design for the next 150 years.

Ada Lovelace, the remarkable mathematician who Prince Albert admired greatly, emerged during Victoria’s early reign due to her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.

Ada is considered perhaps to be, the first female computer programmer.

But what do we know about her Prince Charming, Albert?

Albert, a serious, dependable, logical thinker was at the forefront when it came to public health. Working alongside the Royal Society, Albert improved the hygiene and sanitation conditions for not only Buckingham Palace but the City of London as a whole. The Palace became one of the first ‘shop floors’ to provide ‘facilities’ for their staff.

With forward thinking, Albert achieved an even greater height with his vision of a ‘grand exhibition’.

The Grand Exhibition of Works and Industry in 1851 became a huge success and was showcased in a vast, flexible, glass construction that was essentially a conservatory.

Albert named the building Crystal Palace.

Victoria and Albert were at the forefront of change and modernisation, the effects of which the United Kingdom can still feel today.

So, all that remains for us to say is ‘Happy Birthday’ your Majesty!

ELF Productivity Ltd and Ceequel® not only Made in the UK but like V&A, progressive, dependable and reliable.

If you are interested in Biometric Time and Attendance software for your business, contact us today for a free, no obligation quotation and demonstration of Ceequel® software.

Explore ELF Productivity Ltd’s Time and Attendance software suite in more detail by downloading the brochure catalogue here.

Human Resources, Shop Floor Data Capture, Employee Self Service, Ceequel® Apps and E-Manager all fall under the Ceequel® umbrella.

Made In The UK

Remember a time when it seemed that every town had its own Trotters Independent Traders.

A ‘Del’ and a ‘Rodders’ on every corner shouting the loudest to get the attention of savvy housewives, drawing their eyes to their latest ‘deal of the day’.

No fancy advertising, no gimmicks, just good old-fashioned straight talking, mais oui!

If you liked it, you bought it and we bought.

Well, unless you have had your head buried firmly in the sand for the last three years, this month providing all goes to plan, the UK is scheduled to leave behind its current ‘marketplace’ along with its petulant European cousins.

Au Revoir, Adiós, Auf Wiedersehen, Addio, farewell, so long, toodle pip!

Like it or not, Brexit is now firmly within the UK’s grasp and it’s racing towards the white cliffs faster than Lewis Hamilton on a tight bend.

The hottest debate is of course the future of British businesses, particularly manufacturing. Made in Great Britain is not only fundamental but key to a life after Brexit.

In today’s business climate, the ‘marketplace’ as we know it, may be about to alter but the confident traders and manufacturers are still out there.

Made in Great Britain, Made in the UK, what image do they portray?

They represent quality and global excellence. They epitomise hardworking, skilled craftsmen and women that are not only astute but confident that their products are the best on the ‘market’.

But, to remain competitive in any ‘marketplace’ you need the right ‘tools’ to help you manage your organisation appropriately and accurately.

But au contraire, not all ‘tools’ are the same.

Everyone wants a good deal but not at a hefty price and as you are aware you don’t have to be a ‘canny’ housewife to spot a good deal or indeed a bad deal!

So, what would a ‘deal of the day’ mean for your business?

Would it enable you to make progressive plans? Would it enable you to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ during this transitional phase for the United Kingdom, whilst allowing you to remain competitive in YOUR market?

When the UK departs from the European Union on Friday 29th March, will you be confident that you have all the necessary ‘tools’ in place for your business and indeed your workforce?

ELF Productivity Ltd and CEEQUEL® software suite, a Biometric Time and Attendance management solution that incorporates software modules Human Resources, Employee Self Service, E-Manager and Access Control as standard.

If you would like to know more about a British brand that has been serving workforce management competently for almost 40 years, contact ELF Productivity Ltd today for a free demonstration and no obligation quotation of CEEQUEL® software suite.

Alternatively, please feel free to download our brochure catalogue here and make today the day you get on board with CEEQUEL®.

LOVE IS …….

“When I fall in love, it will be forever”

“Fairy-tales can come true if you’re young at heart”

The velvety smooth voices of legendary crooners Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, classy, iconic and instantly recognisable.

Just in case you hadn’t realised it, “Love Is All Around” February 14th is just around the corner.  Once again offices and shop floors across the nation, will be ‘saying it with flowers’ to their “Perfect” sweetheart.

But what is it about this time of year that makes us all go just a little bit bonkers?

Shops are bulging with Valentine cards as big as a small semi, flowers and chocolates suddenly double in price!  Somehow Valentine’s Day always seems to bring with it a very large receipt, not that you can put a price on true love of course, or can you?

Let’s take a closer look at that little four-letter word L.O.V.E as sung by Nat himself.

L is for the way you look at me
O is the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore

With an ‘end of term’ atmosphere now fast approaching, what if you looked at that little word differently?

What if L.O.V.E took on an entirely different meaning for your company this week?

L is for Logic
O is for Outstanding
V is for Value
E is for Exceptional

Same letters, different words. Words attributed to the Biometric Time and Attendance Management software suite that is CEEQUEL®.

CEEQUEL® a software suite that Human Resource departments ‘heart’ all year round, not just once a year.

A collection of outstanding modules established by our exceptional in-house team of highly-skilled developers.   Providing your rules have logic, ELF Productivity can facilitate ALL your Time and Attendance requirements at a cost that is “Truly” value for money.

A range of modules including Shop Floor Data Capture, Mobile Clocking Applications and Access Control, CEEQUEL® is “The One That You Want” this Valentine’s Day.

Take some time out this week and get to know and love a Biometric Time and Attendance Management company that along with Longevity, is Optimal has Velocity and is highly Esteemed.

Or as the legendary Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schultz put simply;

Love is………

Employee
Logistics
Facilitator

ELF Productivity Ltd and CEEQUEL® software suite, classy, iconic and very very extraordinary.

If you are interested in learning more about the incomparable software suite that is CEEQUEL®, contact us today.

Alternatively, please feel free to download our brochure catalogue here and learn how to “Love the One You’re With” this Valentine’s Day.

ISO 27001 – How Safe Are Your Work Practises?

Everyone is always pleased or as we say in the North “reet chuffed” to gain recognition for any goal or target that has been attained and here at ELF Productivity we are no different.

That is why we are so proud to announce, that after a recent audit,
ELF Productivity Ltd has been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation status.

Is that “nice one” we hear at the back?

For those of you that don’t quite realise what this represents and why we are adopting a bit of a ‘peacock strut’, in layman’s terms,
ISO 27001 is an accreditation awarded to companies that comply entirely with all forms of security in a safe, careful and more importantly, secure manner.

In other words, it’s a bit of a big deal!

Not everyone takes their security seriously and ultimately that can affect you. How many times have you received yet ‘another’ friend request on Facebook (other social media accounts are available of course) because someone’s account has been hacked….…again!

At ELF Productivity we take our security practises, obligations and procedures very seriously. We have the knowledge and confidence that this is mirrored within our Time and Attendance modules; the dynamic software suite that is CEEQUEL®.

Time and Attendance, Human Resources and Access Control, unfortunately for all involved they ALL have the potential for serious data breaches.

This is where CEEQUEL® is noticeably different.

Time and Attendance

CEEQUEL® Time and Attendance software is operated by a state-of-the-art password protected structure, thus restricting and providing where needed, limited access to employees. This restriction is obtained by a combination of considerations with the main being, functionality, location, branch, employee and confidentiality.

Human Resource

The security factor within CEEQUEL® Human Resources module is entirely configurable down to each subject and assignment. Employees can be issued with either read/write or read-only access to any given view, greatly downgrading potential risk. Icons and assignments can be removed and report capabilities can be issued based on individual(s) user permissions.

Access Control

One word – tailgating. Unfortunately, one of the biggest ‘bug-bears’ and a potential security breach surrounding Access Control is tailgating. Several alternatives are available to resolve this issue, the main being a Turnstile option. Where this choice is not feasible, infra-red beams across the access door can identify when several employees enter the door at the same time. If this occurs, an alarm will prompt a message to be sent, thereby alerting the main user/administrator of the security breach.

With the introduction of GDPR legislation in 2018, data security for companies MUST now be managed and controlled diligently.

When the security of your company is at stake, you ultimately look to a provider with a proven track record for processing and monitoring sensitive, confidential data daily. A provider that will give you the assurance and guarantee that you require.

ELF Productivity Ltd has clocked up almost 40 years of development and experience. There is no scenario that ELF has not encountered or issue that we have not solved.

Success for any company comes on the back of accomplishments and CEEQUEL® software has proved time and time again, that when it comes to Time and Attendance for business workforce management, we are a major player.

And as you now know, we have the certificate to prove it!

If you are interested into acquiring a Time and Attendance solution for your workforce, Contact ELF Productivity Ltd today or alternatively, please feel free to download our brochure catalogue here.