Advanced Time and Attendance - Avis

SO FAR I LOVE IT

Avantages :

Things could be redone to my organization needs - Reports could be planned perfectly

Inconvénients :

However A few UK highlights can't be changed or excluded. Framework can be extremely unbending and rigid. Some major reporting features are excessively mind boggling for most clients, making it impossible to make and keep up.

We've had TMS for 6 years now, I find it very easy to use

Commentaires : We switched to TMS from another Time and Attendance software that was made solely for Public Safety and did not suit our needs, it was very cumbersome and hard to figure out. TMS was much easier to use and manage.

Avantages :

We are still on version 7 and have not upgrade to version 8. The software is easy to use, fast, easily customizable, quick to learn, and can integrate with other payroll software

Inconvénients :

Sometimes support can be slow, it's gotten better than it used to be. Reporting can be slow as well when done on all employees, we have about 750.

Good functionality but poor customer service

Commentaires : The implementation was good and the engineers were very knowledgeable. Initial account management was good. Helpdesk was poor, but improved briefly while [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN]was in post.
A massive problem occurred with the version 8 upgrade in March 2018, which has affected our overall perception of Mitrefinch. The issue was due to Mitrefinch not acknowledging the bespoke elements of our system.
The latest patch upgrade suffered from the exact same issue! This, compounded by the poor helpdesk service leaves us often exacerbated.

Avantages :

Ability to deal with open finish times and multiple shift patterns. Calculations allows for bespoke business logic without development. Web TMS is good. Has reduced payroll queries. Email encrypted payslips.

Inconvénients :

Helpdesk service is generally poor - we can provide details on request. General feeling is that the helpdesk has little knowledge nor confidence to take on the problem and resolve it. System flexibility can be its downfall in that its complex for new users to pick up. Account management has been flaky. We've had three account managers plus sight of a (very good) customer services manager. The latter, [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] , filled us with some confidence that service would improve - we had a direct line to her and her helpdesk. Since her departure, the work she started seems to have stopped and service has gone back to as before. Recent upgrades have failed due to insufficient / missing documentation from Mitrefinch. The latest upgrade required us to failback, resulting in lost time. Paid for training was insufficient and not compensated.

ALWAYS great customer support!

Avantages :

I love the ease of using this product. It is so intuitive but I especially love the great customer support I get when I cannot figure something out. I normally send an email and within an hour or so I get a response or call from their team. On almost every occasion, I've received support from Larry Walsh from the Mitrefinch team. He has always been readily available to assist and is always a pleasure to talk to over the phone! 5 STARS!

Inconvénients :

I wish there was additional functionality in the custom reports as we've had trouble at times pulling the information we need. We have always found a work around but it would be nice if reports had additional capabilities or options. For example, when I am looking to pull the remaining balance of vacation for a specific time range. This could not be done. The work around was having to pull it on the specific date. However if we were looking for a specific range from the past this could not be done.

Mitrefinch TIME & ATTENDANCE Review

Commentaires : Overall the system is fit for purpose; certainly for the limited features we currently employ at our facility. This MAY change as we move forward.

Avantages :

The facility of a Web interface for end users to interact with, removing the need to install client software to the general populous

Inconvénients :

Complexity of the underlying DB seems overly complex - certainly for the level of use we currently use. Documentation on the reporting tools is difficult to find/understand

TMS

Avantages :

The software functionality is 'good' not great. the basic package is missing some key features which are optional add on's at each stage.

Inconvénients :

Project management for recent deployments, farcical at best. Changes have happened at Mitrefinch over the previous months and years and certainly not for the better from our experience. We will not be adding further sites and looking to replace on live sites.

Hamilton Police, Ontario, Canada: Experience with Mitrefinch TMS

Avantages :

Hamilton Police Service was looking for a product that encompassed Manager and Employee web self-service for scheduling and tracking attendance. The product also had to interact with our payroll (Oracle/PeopleSoft) and other necessary applications. Mitrefinch was chosen for its features and price point. This product was able to handle over 100 shift schedule rotations to accommodate our departments. Support has greatly improved in the last year as extra staff was added to the Canadian market. They have always been there in a timely fashion for the few urgent issues we have faced. The software runs in a standard Microsoft environment. No special software was required. All clients use Internet Explorer browser to access the application.

Inconvénients :

Documentation of the software is too many releases behind. The report writer is very capable but lacks features expected in today's reporting tools. However, it has never crashed and is very reliable.

Mitrefinch Review

Avantages :

Browser portal is very user friendly. Flexible and customisable.

Inconvénients :

The Windows software is visual outdated and showing its age, although the majority of the functionality has been or is being ported over to the web based interface.

Not Great for TMS software

Commentaires : I would not recommend this product.

Avantages :

We use Mitrefinsh Time Management Software. It gets the job done through biometric clocks where all employees punch in.

Inconvénients :

The reporting features are terrible. If I need to run a report for myself in HR I always need assistance about which report to run and how to exactly do it. It is very confusing and the system has a hard time calculating hours worked for a certain time period.

Mitrefinch

Commentaires : We have had a positive experience using Mitrefinch software. Where issues do arise we have found their support to be very helpful.

Avantages :

We use Mitrefinch Access Control, Time and Attendance and HR modules across three business locations. The software & access control hardware have proven to be very reliable over many years of use. Staff generally access the system via the web portal which provides an intuitive interface.

Inconvénients :

We have no real issues to report under the "cons" section. The software does what we need it to do.

Very flexible, capable of handling complicated reports, scheduling and accrual rules.

Commentaires : Improved record keeping, and savings from devoting fewer manpower hours to time and attendance

Avantages :

I like the calc features that let experienced users customize the software for their organization. I also like the fast response of the support team.

Inconvénients :

I became the Time and Attendance administrator after it had already been selected and partially setup. I found it challenging to learn how to use all the features of the software - a fully documented users guide for administrators listing all settings and codes in WINTMS would be extremely helpful.

Advance Sytems TMS - Too bad I couldn't give it 6 Stars!

Commentaires : We've now been TMS users for more than a year. We happily renewed our Support Policy just recently, at a very reasonable price. Although we've only had to call Advance one or two times, their response has been phenomenal. Just a few weeks ago, I noticed that calls weren't being updated in TMS. I nearly panicked. I had thought that we had lost a number of days of data. One call to Advance and they were logged into our system and in a matter of less than an hour, data was restored and the system was operational. When I first decided on TMS, about 18 months ago, I was wary that the 'real' costs were going to far in excess of what we were quoted. I thought that we'd be charged for additional seats even though the total numbers we needed stayed constant, just the users changed. However, the only additional charges were when we increased the total number of actual users. And that is a ONE time payment. In addition, Advance put us in touch with a remote call service that was just as upfront as they are. We selected a plan back in the beginning and haven't had to upgrade and/or improve it since. During the selection process I evaluated calling plans that were literally 10X more expensive, each month! There hasn't been an aspect of our implementation that wasn't handled professionally and on time. We even moved to newer servers over the past year and that went so smoothly, we hardly noticed. Advance Systems has been a world class choice for us. Price, performance and support, a 6 star rating doesn't do it justice.

Mitrefinch review

Commentaires : Regularly having to chase the Sales team for quotes.

Avantages :

Door control, site monitor , site planner

Inconvénients :

Grouping of doors is not flexible enough

TMS

Avantages :

Versitility and quite simple to use and understand

Inconvénients :

Very slow - May just be the version we work from, as is quite old

A title is not required for a survey.

Avantages :

Windows are easy to navigate through. Able to configure the system to suit individual needs. We have many variables and for the most part, the software is able to accommodate the variety.

Inconvénients :

Software has some limitations on how it performs. Must be configured properly from the beginning. System was set up by MitreFinch staff no longer with the company. Recently hired staff find the original set up inefficient. I could not submit this survey without having to type in more information despite clicking on No, thanks, I'm done. Kept circling back.

Terrible experience

Commentaires : Speak to at least 2/3 of their customers before you even consider buying this product. I spoke to one who was happy but wish I'd spoken to more, and questioned them more.

Avantages :

We were given the sales pitch and the features sound great, they can do everything! Once it is up and running the data you can retrieve is great.

Inconvénients :

The service has been truly awful. The company has undergone a lot of change and I feel the customers have been forgotten along the way. They try to do too much.

Mitrefinch review

Commentaires : Communication with projects not always straightforward and can be time consuming.
Have had issues with invoices
Get good software support when needed
People who have visited us have been very knowledgeable

Avantages :

Simple and straightforward to quick to use. Stable

Inconvénients :

The report formatting isn't great. Could be due to the version we're on.

Support experience

Avantages :

This software is very user friendly, easy to administrate and eases admin with keeping track of and calculating vacation days, sick days, etc. Mitrefinch overall has awesome support and friendly IT staff. I personally worked with Larry Walsh on the last issue and he was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable about the software.

Inconvénients :

The only thing that bothers me is time changes and terminals not always keeping proper time. Sometimes the terminals are 2 to 3 minutes fast.

Mitrefinch TIME & ATTENDANCE review

Commentaires : overall the system is quite good but I think it could be easier to use

Avantages :

there are many functions that are very useful to us

Inconvénients :

some items are time consuming to change, we had to change certain access groups and it seemed very long winded to do this

Happy Customer

Commentaires : Product is easy to use and fully intergrates with all modules. We have the data base open all day as it is quick easy access to employees personal details.

Avantages :

Easy to use and easy to fix if errors are made. Reporting is good if after CSV files and data easy to update and find. Use of template section is really good as well. Support are always quick and helpful. Being ablet to custom's fields etc is fantastic.

Inconvénients :

Could still be developed further and if the graphs was developed further would be really good. Looking forward to the Dashboard version of the HR Database to come out as this will be better viewing. Sometimes the links between fields in TMS and HR do not work and have to double enter data.

Mitrefinch Ongoing Service

Avantages :

The software is fairly intuitive and easy to use. There is minimal training required for employees to use the clock.

Inconvénients :

Until we were paired with our customer service rep, it was difficult to obtain help and assistance when we needed it.

Great product and service

Commentaires : There are many pro's to the product that Advanced System have offered our company. The first being a custom tailored solution to a time capture issue in our industry. We have always had to have our employees hand write their times on cards and the managers would have to manually calculate their time worked in 5 minute increments. Now our employees clock in using their finger and the software captures and calculates time worked. The other top highlight of their product is the ability to hold information in a database setting. Not only does the software capture time, but we are able to store valuable employee information and produce reports that our of great value to our team. The software development team has been outstanding to work with. They have never said 'no' to anything that we have requested. The commitment to making our company satisfied has been a priority since day one.

Time and Attendance System

Commentaires : The product is very customisable which I believe will suit many organisations.
However, as with such time and attendance systems, Higher Manager support and HR policies are critical to the successful implementation. This is the most difficult system I have had to implement not because of the complexity of the software itself, but the resistance from the staff.

Avantages :

Customisable and good support (yay to your support staff!)

Inconvénients :

Complex. May be difficult to support in-house unless you have good, technical IT staff. Providing integration to other Payroll Systems will be useful.

Very easy to use software and great customer service

Avantages :

The customer support is very good. The product can be easily customized to our business needs.

Inconvénients :

The back end setup can be very complex at times depending what needs to be done