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Thursday, Jul 09 ,2026
The Bradford Factor is a simple formula that turns an employee's absence record into a single score, weighted so that frequent short absences count for far more than one long absence of the same total length. UK HR teams use it to spot patterns of unplanned absence and decide when to start a supportive conversation.
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Industry news
Sunday, Jun 28 ,2026
Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, any information that can identify an individual is personal data. Time and attendance records fall into two distinct categories, and the distinction matters significantly for your compliance obligations.
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Industry news
Tuesday, Jun 23 ,2026
If accurate employee tracking is essential for your business, you will likely have a time and attendance reporting system in place. Is it effective, though? How well does it support smooth payroll processes?
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Industry news
Monday, Jun 15 ,2026
If accurate employee tracking is essential for your business, you will likely have a time and attendance reporting system in place. Is it effective, though? How well does it support smooth payroll processes?
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Industry news
Friday, Jun 12 ,2026
Choosing a workforce management system is really two decisions: what you need it to do, and how you want your team to use it day to day. At Computime we offer two systems built on the same three decades of UK experience, Syncro and Realtime. They share the same foundation, but they suit different businesses. This guide explains the difference and helps you decide which fits the way you work.
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Industry news
Friday, May 22 ,2026
One of the most important things about running a small business? Keeping costs low. Unlike huge corporations, SMEs typically don’t have a huge stash of backup money for cash flow issues, meaning boosting the bottom line is a must.
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Industry news
Friday, May 15 ,2026
There’s no industry in which ‘time is money’ is truer than hospitality. Whether or not you manage staff hours efficiently can make a huge difference to your bottom line, and with rental and food costs rising consistently, saving money on staffing is a must.
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Industry news
Thursday, May 07 ,2026
For many organisations, the traditional paper visitor sign-in book has been a standard part of reception areas for decades. While it may seem simple and familiar, paper-based visitor logging creates serious challenges around workplace security, compliance, efficiency, and visibility.
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Industry news
Monday, Apr 27 ,2026
Safeguarding is one of the most critical responsibilities for schools across the UK. From managing visitors to controlling site access and tracking staff attendance, education providers must ensure that everyone on-site is accounted for at all times.
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