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TimeTrakGO Updates from 2024
TimeTrakGO Updates from 2024
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (June 2024 | v2.0.518)
This June 2024 update includes several new usability improvements for TimeTrakGO including a few changes to the Time and Hours section and PTO Accruals.Improved Time Card Editing with Sticky Headers and Additional Detail
Sticky Headers: We've improved time card editing in TimeTrakGO to make it easier to use! Now, when you're scrolling through timesheets in group mode, dates will stay visible with "Sticky" headers. This means you'll always know which day you're looking at.
Enhanced Detail: We've also added daily Hours and Minutes (ex. 5h 15m) to each pay date header in Time and Hours as well as GO Clock. The new Hours and Minutes (ex. 5h 15m) will display to the right of the current Decimal Total (ex. 5.25).
Improved PTO Accruals
We've made it easier to track your PTO accruals in TimeTrakGO, especially for anniversary-based plans. This update helps identify the active accrual year, preventing accidental editing of the wrong benefit year. It automatically locks non-current accrual periods, ensuring clear and accurate PTO tracking.
Additional Improvements
- Duplicate Punch Warning: We've resolved an issue with duplicate punch warnings.
- Improved Touch-Screen Editing: Finally, we made it easier to add and edit entries directly on your iPad or Android tablet with a simpler “Add to Time Card” option.
- Prevent Negatives: Corrected an issue that could prevent a PTO request of a pay code where prevent negatives was set to no.
- Hourly PTO Accruals: We've addressed a concern where worked hours incorrectly accumulated during months with 0.00 hours where to be earned.
- iPad Time Picker: An issue that prevented time input from an iPad’s “Time Picker” has been fixed.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (May 2024 | v2.0.511)
This May 2024 update includes several new usability improvements for TimeTrakGO including a new PTO accruals report, easier access to accrual details, and more!
Improved Time Card Editing
Enhanced PTO Accrual Details
We've made it easier to see all the details behind your team's PTO. Now, a simple icon next to each record flags when more information is available. Click to view a running total of earned, taken, and committed time throughout the benefit year. This enhanced transparency is particularly useful for plans that accrue PTO based on hours worked.
These details are available from within Time and Hours by clicking the Available PTO insight block or from within the PTO Accruals feature settings.
Additional Improvements
- Improved Group Management -We've resolved an issue that previously prevented deleting groups when necessary.
- Smother Log-offs - A pesky bug that caused a warning message to linger during logout has been squashed.
- Enhanced Kiosk Accuracy - We've addressed a concern where users might clock in multiple times on the web-based kiosk due to slow internet connections
- Mobile App Refinement - An issue that allowed accidental duplicate time-off requests on the mobile app has been fixed.
TimeTrakGO Update Announcement (February 2024 | v2.0.490)
This February 2024 update includes the highly anticipated feature of Automatic PTO Accrual Earnings.
Automatic PTO Accrual Earnings
Say goodbye to manual calculations! Our new automatic PTO accrual feature takes the hassle out of tracking earned and accrued time, ensuring accuracy and consistency for both employees and HR teams.
Choose from various rules like yearly, monthly, pay period, hourly, and hourly percentage to seamlessly align with your company policies, including new state sick leave laws or vacation hours that automatically increase with length-of-service.
Example PTO Calculations
- Yearly: Earn 24 hours of Sick leave per year.
- Yearly Anniversary: Get 40, 80, or 120 hours of Vacation based on service, awarded annually on your anniversary date.
- Monthly: Earn 4 hours of Sick leave each month.
- Pay Period: Accrue 8 hours of Vacation each pay period (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
- Hourly: Receive 1 hour of Sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Hourly Percentage: Earn 2.5% of your worked hours as Vacation time.
New Feature to Prevent Negative PTO Balances
We've added a safety net to prevent negative PTO balances. The system now stops time-off requests exceeding available balances and restricts manual edits that could cause overdrawing. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your PTO tracking is always accurate and compliant.
Preventing Negatives while editing within Time and Hours
Preventing Negatives while Requesting Time
Preventing Negatives While Approving
Speed Improvements
Prepare for takeoff and get ready for lightning-fast loading times! This update significantly improves page performance, especially for users with slower internet (4G/5G), high latency (satellite), or those managing large teams and datasets. Experience reduced waiting, increased productivity, and a smoother workflow – no matter your setup.