What is a cloud-based time clock?
A cloud-based time clock allows employees to clock in and out using an Internet-connected device instead of a traditional mechanical punch clock or software installed on a local computer. Because TCS Online is hosted securely in the cloud, there is nothing to install or maintain. Simply open a web browser, log in, and begin tracking employee time.
Do I need to install any software?
No. TCS Online runs entirely through a secure website using modern security protocols. Since the system is browser-based, there are no software updates to install and no expensive servers to maintain.
What devices can employees use?
Employees can clock in and out from virtually any device with an Internet connection, including:
- Desktop computers
- Laptops
- Tablets
- iPads used as dedicated time clocks
- Smartphones
- Mobile devices used by employees in the field
Can employees clock in from multiple locations?
Yes. TCS Online supports one or many work locations, making it ideal for businesses with multiple offices, job sites, retail stores, or employees working remotely or in the field.
Does the system support mobile employees?
Yes. Employees may clock in and out from approved mobile devices. For businesses that need location information, TCS Online can record GPS locations for clock-in and clock-out entries as well as job and project tracking.
Can I track employee time by job or project?
Yes. TCS Online includes job and project tracking so businesses can associate employee time with specific jobs or projects. GPS location information can also be recorded with job tracking when appropriate.
How are different departments handled?
Departments are fully customizable. Employees can be assigned to departments, making it easier to organize labor costs, reporting, and payroll.
Can the system handle different payroll schedules?
Yes. TCS Online supports dynamic pay periods, allowing businesses to configure payroll periods that match their own payroll process.
Does it handle employees working in different time zones?
Yes. TCS Online accurately calculates employee time across multiple time zones as well as daylight saving time changes.
Is my employee information secure?
Yes. TCS Online operates through a secure website using current security protocols designed to help protect employee and company information.
Do I need special time clock hardware?
No. Most businesses can use equipment they already own. Because the system runs in a web browser, many customers simply dedicate an existing computer or tablet as their employee time clock.
Who is TCS Online designed for?
TCS Online is an excellent solution for:
- Small businesses
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Professional offices
- Service companies
- Construction businesses
- Nonprofits
- Organizations with multiple locations
- Companies with mobile employees
Why choose TCS Online?
TCS Online provides an affordable, easy-to-use cloud time clock system without requiring software installation or specialized hardware. Businesses can securely collect employee time, edit entries, generate reports, track departments, monitor jobs and projects, and support employees working from multiple locations—all from a secure web-based system.
Whether you have ten employees or hundreds, TCS Online makes employee time tracking simple, accurate, and accessible from virtually anywhere.