TimeIPS Review - why 3.8 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: May 26, 2022

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What is TimeIPS?

TimeIPS is a Time & Attendance solution. The software provides a time tracking systems for employees that can streamline payroll, reduce labor costs, and manage benefits & schedules as well as track jobs & bill customers correctly.

TimeIPS was founded in 2003 with the goal of developing an automated time & attendance solution that is cost effective yet is simple to implement & utilize. The company has designed its solution to allow multiple methods of input tracking through a portfolio of networked time clocks.

Who is it best for?

TimeIPS is cross industry product designed for sectors including Government, Retail, Automotive, Construction, Health Care, Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics, Food Service, Restaurants, Non-Profit Organizations as well Education & Schools. The product can used by any size of organization and can be deployed as an on premise as well as a hosted cloud based solution.

The product is best for companies that are looking for a system to automate employee time & attendance with an option to easily integrate with payroll systems, thereby reducing payroll generation times substantially. Additionally the product can help companies reduce operational costs by reducing unproductive time allocation & excessive overtime due to incorrect jobs & projects, as well as track sick days, unplanned leave & late attendance.

TimeIPS also provides real time viewing and reporting of attendance, job and project activity to help companies identify business areas that can improve employee productivity, lower costs and increase revenue. Additionally the product is designed for rapid deployment and low maintenance so that companies can realize a quick Return on Investment (ROI).

Customers for TimeIPS include HealthSouth Denver West Surgical Center, Northstar Plumbing & Construction, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center and Colorado State Forest Service.

Main features and functionalities

TimeIPS offers a variety of attendance tracking Time Clocks that give companies the flexibility to match varying business requirements. These include numeric keypads with security code input, biometric two factor authentication, proximity, barcode & RFID badges, as well as magnetic swipe cards. Additionally employees can also login in remotely making a phone call, or online through a web browser or web enabled smart phone.

All attendance data can be transmitted to either an on premise network server, or alternatively to a TimeIPS hosted server which is requires no technology investment or software maintenance. Company managers and administrators can then access the application online to monitor time & attendance information, track performance and identify problem areas that need to be addressed. Additionally employees can also be given access to view their schedules, review work time and request benefits such as overtime.

The product supports scheduling, job & work order tracking, remote & multiple sites tracking as well as benefits requests & tracking. TimeIPS also allows easy integration to internal payroll systems as well as external payroll service providers so that payroll generation is streamlined, timely and cost effective. There is a report management module as well having a library of standard reports and a report designer for customized reports.

What is the actual cost?

TimeIPS pricing starts from $3 per employee per month. There are different features and sizes so the pricing may vary according to the business needs.

ITQlick pricing score is 5 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for TimeIPS. You can also find here pricing information from TimeIPS's website.

Pros

• TimeIPS is offered as an on premise as well as cloud based solution
• TimeIPS is easy to use and readily accessible
• The software offers a message system that allows users to have a message appear to all their employees when they clock in
• It is easy to add users, change and update information and manage reports
• The solution is scalable for any size of business and can be utilized in almost any business sector

Cons

• Users complain that the software can be slow to run reports
• There are no social collaboration tools in TimeIPS
• User driven customization of the product is not supported
• TimeIPS does not have advanced Business Intelligence & Analytics
• The solution is offered as a full featured product and does not include different versions scaled for business size & requirements

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of TimeIPS vs alternative software solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is TimeIPS right for you or your business?

TimeIPS is a good choice for medium to large-sized organizations looking for a time and attendance system with developers who continuously work with customers to improve and expand features to continue meeting the needs of growing and changing businesses. The software has customers like Northstar Plumbing & Construction Inc., Meier Screw Products, etc.