Lathem Launches PC600 Touch Screen Time and Attendance System.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 4, 2011

Lathem today launches the Model PC600 time and attendance system. The PC600 is a Windows CE based wall mounted time tracking terminal that offers a full color interactive touch screen for employee PIN Model PC600entry, department transfers, tip recording and more. It allows supervisors to send text and audio messages to employees, and even edit punch transactions directly on the terminal without a local computer. The PC600 also features a radio frequency badge reader that can be used to identify employees using proximity badges included with the system. The PC600's sleek modern appearance and cutting-edge features are designed to meet the expectations of today's technology driven workforce.

PC600 features include:

*      A full-color touch screen for employee and supervisor interaction

*      A radio frequency antenna to read proximity badges and key fobs

*      Employee department transfers at variable pay rates, tip entry, viewing of hours

*      Supervisor punch editing, reviewing hours, and messaging to employees

*      Standard Ethernet connection to existing computer network or access over the internet

*      Supports single or multiple terminals in local or remote locations

*      Reduces total payroll costs by 2-3% while cutting payroll preparation time in half

*      Supports weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly and custom pay periods

*      Includes powerful desktop software for editing, running reports

*      Exports to popular payroll software application including ADP, Paychex and QuickBooks

The PC600 is the perfect timekeeping solution for companies with 50 employees or less but can be easily expanded to 1,000. The system comes complete with a terminal, software, 15 badges, and Ethernet cable, and can be easily installed and setup under an hour.

"PC600 raises the bar in terms of what a time clock can provide an employer," said Lance Whipple, Lathem's vice president of sales and marketing. "The intuitive touch screen interface allows employees and supervisors to manage their time and attendance needs without the requirement of having to login to a computer. We designed this system with small businesses in mind, so it's not only powerful, but it's easy to use and extremely affordable for even the smallest employer."

The PC600 is ideal for business that are concerned with more accurately monitoring and controlling their labor costs, most businesses' largest expense. It reduces time theft from late arrivals, early departures, over-extended breaks and eliminates unauthorized overtime.

Matt O'Brien, operating partner of Columbus, Georgia's Willy T's restaurant, said, "The PC600 is working beyond my expectations and is actually saving us money by helping us get a better control on our time and attendance while also saving back office time with scheduling and reporting! It's great!" O'Brien added, "The streamlined processes make this system so much easier to operate and navigate. My managers have been very receptive and the employees absolutely love the increase in information they are able to receive from the terminal."

The PC600 system includes Lathem's powerful PayClock time and attendance software to automate payroll calculations, reducing clerical and data entry errors, which saves time and money. It allows for editing and running reports and exporting to popular payroll software programs such as QuickBooks, ADP and Paychex. PC600 uses a standard Ethernet connection to an existing computer network, providing support for 50 employees, but can be easily expanded to 1,000 employees.

Lathem's PC600 is available through a worldwide network of Lathem authorized resellers as well as most office supply super store retail locations. Detailed product information can be found on Lathem's website at http://www.lathem.com.

About Lathem

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Lathem is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of time, labor and security products for business. The company specializes in three primary lines of business: time and attendance products, synchronized clock systems, and small business security solutions. Founded in 1919, Lathem remains a family-owned and operated US manufacturer. More than 300,000 companies worldwide use a Lathem product every day to help manage their business. More information can be found online at lathem.com.

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