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Greetings!   

 

It's time to spring forward!

 

It is an exciting time at Netchex.  With our most successful year-end in our 8 year history behind us, we have capitalized on that momentum for 2011.  With your feedback from our annual survey, we have prioritized our development efforts, re-shaped our communication, and internally challenged our team to deliver even better service than in the past!  

 

Development will be following monthly release schedules and our team will be communicating with you prior to release what you can expect (our next release is May 2nd).  Additionally, from your feedback we have several big projects that make our solutions even more robust.  Publisher will go through an "extreme makeover", our application will be multi-browser supported (Firefox, Mozilla, Safari), and we will also release our first version of Applicant track and On-boarding in late 2011. 

  

It took us a while but we are happy to now be on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and in the Blog-world!  Please follow us to stay in touch with what is happening at Netchex.  Other communication initiatives include weekly webinars, quarterly product surveys and additional video help/update links within the application.

 

We have made education of our staff a priority.  Currently we have over 15 associates studying hard for the FPC or CPP.   Educated team members deliver better service and allow our team to build confidence and career opportunities within Netchex.  We have also increased pro-active phone calls and alerts for education opportunities - be on the look out for that call from your service associate!

 

There is a buzz at Netchex - we are excited about our company's direction.  We hope you find it exciting too and as always, we value your business so don't hesitate to call if help is needed.

 

Will Boudreaux  

  

 

1st Qtr 2011 Enhancements 

 

Netchex has been able to add the following features and functionality to the Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Human Resource segments of the application:

Manager Self Service

  • Client has the ability to give Manager Self Service Access - Manager Self Service is a new feature which allows clients to setup and control User Logins for Managers within their company. The level of access given to each Manager can be unique per manager based on the areas within Netchex that you allow them to get too. This new feature will allow a manager to view and/or modify employee data within specific company codes. Clients can control the Managers System access by drilling down to a specific department level or specific employee within a company code.
  • One User Login for Employee or Manager View - the new functionality for Manager Self Service allows for clients to give an employee their Employee Self Service User Login and Password and then have them toggle within that login to the Manager Self Service view. This allows employees to have only one User Name and Password.
  • Assignment of specific functions within Manager Access - Clients can allow a manager to do any of the following:

  Access to Employee List

  Ability to View and/or Modify Data on employees they can access

  Allow the Manager to ADD a new hire

  Access to NetAssist HR

  Editing Timecards

  Running Time and Attendance Reports

  Access Employees across multiple Company Codes

  Cross Company Time and Attendance Reports

  • Manager Self-Service Default Configuration - added the ability for clients to setup acompany default configuration when designating managers for the company.
  • Time and Attendance Reports for Manager Self Service - Manager Self Service Users can be given the ability to run Time and Attendance Reports for all employees they can access. This report will pull data across company codes if they have access to employees in multiple company codes as well.
  • Overtime/Doubletime Option for Manager Self Service Summary Report - on the Time and Attendance Summary Report a filter option has been added to allow managers to filter out non-Overtime and Doubletime earnings codes.
  • Approaching Overtime Report - a new report has been created called Approaching Overtime for Manager Self Service users.

***  Please contact your Client Service Rep if you would like to have Manager Self Service activated, or have any questions at all.  ***

Employee File Updates

Employee Menu -> Payroll -> Deductions

  • Adding/Editing Deductions Linked to a Benefit Plan - If a deduction code is linked to a Benefits Plan setup in NetBenefits it will not be a drop down choice to add like other standard deductions. The deduction linked to the Benefit Plan can be Added/Modified by going to Employee Menu -> Human Resources -> Benefits.  You will continue to see the deduction on the Deduction page and the only editable field will be the assignment of a Payee.

Employee Menu -> Payroll -> Wage and Tax

  • Statutory Indicator - ability to classify employee as a Statutory Employee which will in turn check Box 13 of the W2.
  • Retirement Plan Indicator - ability to check the Retirement Plan box at the employee level so Box 13 on the W2 is populated even if the employee doesn't contribute to a Retirement Plan during the Calendar Year. If an employee contributes to a Retirement Plan the box is automatically checked on the W2.
  • Print 1099-Misc Indicator - ability to designate if an employee should have a 1099-Misc Form generated at Year End by Netchex. If the check box on the Wage and Tax screen for the employee is not checked then a 1099-Misc Form will NOT generate at year end.
  • Non-Resident Alien Indicator - employees with this indicator checked will have their Federal Income Tax Withholding calculated in a slightly different manner as per IRS guidelines. 

Employee Menu -> Payroll -> Demographics    or    Employee Menu -> Human Resources -> Employee Events -> Termination

  • Eligible for Re-Hire Indicator - this indicator is visible when an employee's status is Terminated or being changed to Terminated. If this check box is NOT checked then the employee will not be able to be re-hired until the setting is changed.

Time and Attendance Updates

  • Added Future Approved hours and Adjusted Available hours to the timecard accrual section.
  • Modified the timecard so future days can be employee and supervisor approved based on the payroll group settings. (Contact your Client Service Rep if you would like to utilize this feature.)
  • Added a warning to the Timecard Editor area that will warn the user if they select an hours based earning and enter more than 24 hours.

Reports Updates

Reports -> Payroll -> Payroll Detail Register

  • Report Options - added report option dropdowns for Division, Business Unit, and Department to allow for more detail reporting as well as Page Break option to page break by Division, Business Unit, and Department.

Payee Liabilities Register - this report allows you to track and report on any 3rd Party Payee checks generated by Netchex. This report will tell you who the checks are made out to, which employee had the deduction, deduction amount, and case #.

Reports -> Payroll -> Secondary Payroll Reports -> Payee Liabilities Register

  • Report Options - added the ability to run the report by payroll number or check date range.

Selecting a Payee - added the option to select a specific Payee when running the report. 

 

To sign up for Webinars reviewing Payroll, Time & Attendance and Human Resource Enhancements go to www.netchexonline.com     Select "Register for a Free Webinar" in the bottom right of the web page if interested - multiple times are available.

Upcoming Enhancements 
 

Next Scheduled Release of Enhancements - Monday, May 2, 2011 - Highlights Include:

  • Employee Self Service User Access Forms will generate during the process of activating EE Self Service for an employee if specified.
  • Ability for clients to create/edit Divisions, Business Units, and Departments for their company as needed.
  • User Access/User Audit Reports - Reports showing what users have access within their company code, what type of access they have, and historical login information.

***  Please check on the Netchex website for Webinar Sessions during the week of April 25th thru April 29th reviewing these new enhancements.  ***

Future Enhancements 

Future Releases

  • Enhanced Publisher
  • Applicant Tracking Capabilities
  • FMLA/OSHA Tracking and Reporting
  • Gross Up Calculator
Thank you for taking the time to get up to date on Netchex.  At Netchex, you are our difference, thank you for your business.
 
Sincerely,
 
The Netchex Team

Referring Netchex pays!!!

Want to save on your processing fees??  Want to take your family out to eat....on Netchex??  Simply refer a business and when they start processing with Netchex, you win!  Rules are simple - fill out a form with by clicking on the attached link http://www.netchexonline.com/SiteMap/ResourceCenter/OnlineForms/ClientReferral.pdf

  • Netchex will process your next payroll for free after your referring business starts
  • The new client you referred will have their first payroll processed at no charge.
  • You will receive a gift certificate to your favorite local restaurant to celebrate saving your company money and growing the Netchex business!