Operational issue – Amazon EC2 Outage (N. Virginia): Some TCP customers are currently experiencing a service outage related to the AWS power failure in Northern Virginia which is broadly impacting software providers globally. AWS expects full recover to happen this morning, but has acknowledged unexpected delays. Realtime updates from AWS can be found here and updates directly from TCP can be found here. TCP is working behind the scenes to migrate impacted customers to a secondary datacenter should AWS be unable to resolve their issue this morning.
Even with plenty of solutions, workforce management has never been simple. But now, without the right tech stack, it’s downright unforgiving. HR and payroll teams have to juggle: HCM and ERP platforms like Oracle unify payroll, benefits, and finance into one source of truth, but one link in the HR chain can drag it all…
As a retailer, you face a unique set of challenges when it comes to tracking time, from unpredictable staffing needs and rapidly changing schedules to strict compliance demands that differ by location. Time tracking software for retail offers a fix for outdated, manual processes that make it tough for your team to keep up with…
From individual classrooms to campuses and school districts, managing your K-12 workforce is no easy task. Whether you’re tracking teachers’ extra duty hours and substitute assignments or ensuring payroll accuracy and FLSA compliance, the administrative burden is significant. Manual processes, paper timesheets, and disconnected systems often lead to errors, inefficiencies, and compliance risks. TCP Software…
One agency invoice says the weekend shift ran 12 hours. Your time report shows eight. A missed punch from Thursday was corrected, but the note says only “approved.” Your Director of Nursing knows the floor was covered, yet the file in front of you still has gaps. That is how Payroll-Based Journal review turns into a Friday-evening rebuild. Skilled…
Every day in retail can feel like you’re starting from scratch. When shift updates, unexpected absences, and time collection for payroll all hit at once, you can’t miss a beat. As an owner, store manager, or team member, keeping up is difficult when time tracking isn’t working in your favor. Instead of supporting operations that demand flexibility, time tracking can get in the way or cause headaches that…
You’re building next week’s schedule, someone asks about overtime, and you’re frantically second-guessing whether you’ve got the right about the rules. Labor laws probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about what makes your organization successful. Even if they don’t show up day-to-day, they make a difference with employee schedules,…
Your K-12 district operates like a small city. Beyond the teachers and students, there are transportation fleets, maintenance crews, food service staff, and administrative teams working toward the same goal. But each layer of complexity increases the odds of things going wrong. Manual time tracking processes and fragmented systems add to the workload, usually leading…
If you’re managing hourly and shift-based workforces, time tracking is infrastructure. Every uncorrected timecard, missed punch, and manually calculated overtime rule is a direct hit to payroll accuracy, compliance confidence, and labor cost control. For most frontline organizations, labor runs 70-85% of total operating costs. The margin for error is thin. This guide evaluates the seven best employee time tracking software solutions for 2026 with a…
Local government operations require a delicate balance. On one side, there’s the mandate to provide essential services, from maintaining safe roads to staffing emergency response teams. On the other, there are strict budgets, complex labor regulations, and the need for public accountability. At the core of this balance is employee time tracking for government. Getting…
An employee clocks in, works their shift, and clocks out. While the basic principle of time tracking is easy to grasp, in retail, the reality is never that straightforward. If you’re reading this, and you work in or operate teams in retail, you already know: A busy holiday season, a weekend rush, or even just…
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