How Do I Use TimeForge with Dinerware POS?
TimeForge can integrate with several Point of Sale systems, including Dinerware. Dinerware is a wonderful Point of Sale system, with dealers all over the world.
TimeForge integration with Dinerware involves installing the TimeForge Dinerware Bridge software on the Brain computer system.
The software will read and write to your Dinerware system as necessary, and can enforce your TimeForge schedules – preventing employees from riding the clock.
Additionally, you can use the TimeForge Fingerprint scanner with Dinerware to allow biometric clock-in’s and clock-out’s.
Make Sure that the Connector and Translator are Both Running
Check the Windows task bar, which is the bar that normally runs along the bottom of the computer and contains the Start menu (on the left) and clock (on the right).
You should see icons similar to those shown above. Both of these icons should be displayed, and if they are, then TimeForge is working properly.
Set Your Attendance Options for Riding the Clock
In TimeForge, access the Attendance Options (located in the Attendance tab). You will want to set the grace periods for early clock in, and late clock out.
These settings can be set to values that make sense for your business, though many businesses choose a 5 – 10 minute early clock in, and a 10 – 20 minute late clock out.
Create and Post a Schedule in TimeForge
Create and post a schedule in TimeForge, so that staff members are notified of upcoming shifts.
This will also allow the TimeForge Dinerware Bridge to synchronize and enforce the schedule.
Synchronize the TimeForge Dinerware
TimeForge automatically synchronizes data between your Dinerware POS system and the live TimeForge server.
This ensures that employees, positions, time cards, schedules, and sales are automatically transferred between the two systems.
During heavy activity at your restaurant, this synchronization is done very often, and during slower periods of activities, it is done less often.
Staff Members Must Log In to Dinerware
Before an employee can access the Dinerware POS, they must enter their PIN, or swipe a mag card (if configured).
Employees Too Early or Too Late Will Need Manager Approval to Clock In
An employee who is not on the schedule will be presented with a screen for a manager override.
Additionally, employees who show up too early, or attempt to clock out too late, will also be prompted for a manager override.
This will reduce the amount of clock riding that staff members can do, reducing labor costs by 2% – 3% instantly!
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