Compare Cornerstone SumTotal vs. Synerion

Synerion’s solution for managing absences assists organizations in monitoring, controlling, and minimizing unexpected employee absences, all while adhering to company policies and labor regulations. Employees have the convenience of logging their absences via mobile devices, web platforms, or kiosks. Meanwhile, managers receive immediate notifications regarding no-shows, tardiness, and prolonged leaves. The system seamlessly enforces company policies related to sick leave, family leave, disability, and union contracts, ensuring that records are kept precise and uniform. Real-time analytics provide insights into absence patterns, overtime concerns, and staffing shortages, empowering managers to take swift action to uphold service standards. Integration with scheduling tools ensures shifts are promptly adjusted in response to absenteeism, and connections to payroll systems eliminate the need for manual corrections. Comprehensive reports are readily available for audits, facilitating compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements. Employees benefit from clear visibility into their attendance records and leave balances, which helps decrease conflicts and reduce the burden on HR. With advanced notifications and thorough analyses at their fingertips, organizations can proactively address attendance challenges.

Synerion's attendance management system offers organizations precise, up-to-the-minute insights into employee work hours, leave, and regulatory compliance. Employees can clock in using biometric devices, mobile applications with geofencing, online portals, or kiosks, and the offline capabilities ensure no time punches are missed. Each recorded entry is checked against company policies, automatically factoring in overtime, shift differentials, and union contracts to minimize payroll inaccuracies. Supervisors receive prompt notifications for tardiness, missed clock-ins, or unexpected absences, enabling them to act swiftly and uphold workforce coverage. Attendance information seamlessly integrates with payroll and HR platforms through over 100 connections, removing the need for manual data entry and expediting processing. Tailorable dashboards offer valuable insights into patterns such as absenteeism, overtime, and labor expenses, while audit-ready reports aid in compliance with labor regulations and collective bargaining agreements. With permission settings based on roles and self-service options, employees can access their records and submit requests for corrections.

Synerion's workforce scheduling solution is crafted to ease the intricacies of employee management, equipping both managers and staff with essential resources for effective coordination. Users can create schedules through a variety of methods, including customizable templates, rotations, or an auto-assignment feature that aligns personnel with shifts based on their availability, skills, qualifications, and seniority protocols. The software incorporates advanced validation mechanisms to avert scheduling conflicts, overlaps, and overtime issues before they arise. In unionized workplaces, Synerion automatically enforces premiums, seniority rules, and stipulations from collective agreements. Employees have the flexibility to access their schedules anytime via mobile devices, web platforms, or kiosks, enabling them to request shift changes and time off, which streamlines administrative tasks. Managers receive immediate notifications regarding coverage shortages and potential overtime challenges, while intuitive dashboards offer insights into staffing requirements and labor expenditures. Seamless integration with payroll and HR systems ensures that schedules are accurately reflected in time tracking and attendance processes, minimizing errors and expediting processing times.

Synerion offers advanced job costing solutions that provide organizations with clear insights into labor expenditures. Employees can log their hours directly to specific jobs, projects, or cost centers using the time clock, mobile app, or web interface, ensuring that data is accurate from the outset. The Fusion and Horizon 3-in-1 time clocks enable employees to select their current job or task as they clock in or switch roles, capturing real-time information without the need for manual input. Wage rate rules, premium payments, and step increases are automatically applied, ensuring accurate cost calculations across various locations, departments, or union agreements. Managers receive detailed dashboards that break down labor costs by job, project, or customer, offering valuable insights into profitability and resource allocation. Audit-ready reports are available for finance teams to verify billing, charge-backs, or grants. The seamless integration with payroll, ERP, and accounting systems prevents duplicate data entry and maintains consistency across all platforms. With Synerion's job costing tools, businesses can effectively manage their budgets and enhance operational efficiency.

Synerion’s leave management system simplifies the administration of vacation, sick leave, personal days, and various absences for organizations. Employees can conveniently submit their leave requests via mobile devices, web browsers, or kiosks, while managers can easily review and make decisions with just a single click. The software includes automated tracking of leave accruals, ensuring that balances for vacation and sick leave are always precise, while adhering to specific policies related to union contracts, seniority, and carryover limits. Its real-time insights allow managers to see how pending leave requests affect staffing, enabling them to proactively avoid coverage issues. Employees benefit from transparency by being able to check their leave balances, request histories, and approval statuses without needing to contact HR. Additionally, managers can lessen their administrative burden and eliminate the use of manual spreadsheets. The integration with Synerion’s scheduling and attendance features guarantees that approved leaves are automatically updated in schedules and payroll systems, minimizing errors and processing delays. With comprehensive dashboards, notifications, and reports that are ready for audit, organizations can effectively oversee their leave management processes.

Synerion's medical scheduling platform is designed to tackle the intricate challenges of healthcare settings, where staffing decisions are crucial for patient well-being. It allows managers to develop rotations, shifts, and templates that take into account various factors such as certifications, licenses, union contracts, and employee seniority, ensuring optimal staff placement. The software incorporates automated guidelines to eliminate double bookings, manage overtime efficiently, and resolve scheduling conflicts, while real-time notifications alert managers to any coverage shortages before they disrupt services. Employees have the convenience of accessing their schedules via mobile devices, websites, or kiosks, and can easily submit their availability or request shift changes, enhancing staff flexibility without adding to administrative burdens. For facilities with unionized staff, Synerion automatically applies premium rates, step increases, and adheres to collective bargaining agreements. The platform features dashboards that offer immediate insights into staffing levels, overtime expenditures, and compliance with industry regulations, along with audit-ready reports to assist with accreditation and labor law adherence. It also integrates smoothly with existing systems, streamlining overall operations.

Synerion's scheduling solution is designed to assist organizations in removing uncertainty and crafting smarter, more efficient schedules. Managers can quickly set up recurring shifts, rotations, and templates within minutes while considering employees' skills, certifications, and availability. The software utilizes automated rules to identify potential conflicts, overtime issues, and coverage deficiencies before they escalate, ensuring optimal labor distribution across various departments, locations, or projects. Employees enjoy self-service capabilities to view their schedules, request shift changes, and manage their time off via mobile devices, the web, or kiosks, enhancing team flexibility and lightening the burden on managers. For organizations bound by union agreements or complex regulations, Synerion automatically incorporates premiums, seniority considerations, and step rates. Additionally, real-time notifications and dashboards help maintain operational efficiency, while predictive scheduling tools aid in cost management and compliance improvement. Whether you're looking for quick-start templates or customizable scheduling for multi-site enterprises, Synerion provides an adaptable solution.

Synerion's Fusion and Horizon time clocks are cutting-edge 3-in-1 solutions engineered for secure and adaptable employee time tracking. Each model features multiple authentication methods, including facial recognition, fingerprint scans, and the option for proximity or badge cards, allowing organizations to choose the best fit for their needs. This adaptability minimizes issues such as buddy punching, streamlines the clock-in process, and accommodates various workplace scenarios. The Fusion model strikes an excellent balance between security and ease of use, making it perfect for medium-sized businesses that require dependable biometric and card functionalities. In contrast, the Horizon model is Synerion’s top-tier clock, boasting superior facial recognition, touchless entry capabilities, and robust construction, making it suitable for high-traffic or industrial settings. Both models are equipped with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity, along with offline time punch storage that syncs automatically and includes battery backup to safeguard against data loss. Employees can easily clock in and out, switch tasks, and check their schedules or accruals directly on the device. Furthermore, seamless integration with Synerion’s workforce management platform enhances overall efficiency.

Synerion's time management solution provides businesses with immediate insight into employee hours, offering adaptable features suitable for any work environment. Employees can log their time using various methods, including mobile devices with geofencing capabilities, web-based clocks, tablet kiosks, or through Synerion's specialized devices like Swift, Fusion, and Horizon. Fusion and Horizon enhance security by incorporating a three-pronged authentication process that utilizes facial recognition, fingerprint biometrics, and badge scanning, effectively preventing buddy punching and ensuring precise time tracking. The system also operates offline with automatic synchronization, ensuring that no information is lost during connectivity issues. Each time entry is cross-checked with company policies regarding overtime, shift differentials, and union contracts, minimizing payroll discrepancies. Managers are alerted to missed clock-ins or unexpected absences, and they can oversee hours allocated across various jobs, projects, or cost centers. The platform features dashboards and easily auditable reports that provide valuable insights into attendance patterns and labor expenses, while its seamless integration with over 100 payroll, ERP, and HR systems eliminates the need for manual data entry. With Synerion's time tracking software, organizations can streamline their time management processes effectively.

Synerion's workforce management system empowers organizations with comprehensive oversight of time tracking, attendance, scheduling, labor distribution, and regulatory compliance, all within a single cohesive solution. Employees can conveniently log their hours using mobile devices, the web, or Synerion's specialized clocks—Swift, Fusion, and Horizon. The platform automatically implements rules for overtime, premium payments, and union agreements to ensure precise payroll. Management can utilize advanced scheduling features to create shifts, rotations, and templates, receiving instant notifications for potential coverage shortages and overtime issues. Labor resources can be assigned to specific jobs, projects, or cost centers, providing finance and operations teams with clear insights into expenses. With interactive dashboards and analytical tools, organizations can derive valuable information on productivity, absenteeism, and labor patterns, while easily generating audit-ready reports to maintain compliance with laws and collective agreements. The platform integrates smoothly with over 100 payroll, ERP, and HR systems, minimizing manual data entry and reducing the likelihood of errors. Whether opting for the Agile version for rapid implementation or the Enterprise version for extensive customization, Synerion adapts to meet diverse organizational needs.