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Flexible Working and Flexitime.

Imperago is the only cloud SaaS flexitime system that can handle the working patterns of employees who work truly flexibly. HFX brought flexitime to the UK in the 1970s and has led the market since, with functionality built specifically for flexitime and flexible working.

A pure cloud solution, accessed from anywhere at any time, and fully supporting mobile workers, lone workers and contractors through the mobile app.
Why Imperago for flexitime

Built for flexible working, not adapted to it

Flexitime is where HFX started. The rules that make it work, from variable bands and core hours to credit limits and carried balances, are native to Imperago rather than bolted onto a shift system.

Pioneer since the 1970sHFX brought flexitime to the UK and has stayed the market leader in it.
Truly flexible patternsThe only cloud SaaS flexitime system that handles genuinely flexible working patterns.
Anywhere, any timePure cloud, with mobile workers, lone workers and contractors on the mobile app.
HR and payroll integratedNo manual processing and no dual input; employee data flows between the systems.
Key features

Eight things the Flexitime module does

1
Manage flexi schemesBands, core hours, targets, credit and debit limits per scheme.
2
Record employee attendanceTerminal, web or mobile clockings, with location if you want it.
3
Calculate flexi balanceDaily, period and carried balances worked out automatically.
4
Authorise flexi leave, absence and holidaysRequests checked against balances and approved in one place.
5
TOIL managementTime off in lieu earned, tracked and taken against its own balance.
6
Automatic notificationsAbsence and overtime flagged to managers as they happen.
7
Full reporting on all dataEvery balance, clocking and adjustment reportable and exportable.
8
Return to workReturn-to-work steps triggered after absence, recorded against the employee.
In the product

How it looks day to day

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Flexi schemes built from bandwidths

A daily programme is a set of bandwidths: the variable band staff may work in, the business absence or core period they must be present for, a variable break with a minimum length, the end of the day and the target time for the day. Programmes make up working patterns, and patterns carry the accounting period, credit and debit limits and carry-forward rules.

  • Variable band
  • Core hours
  • Variable break
  • Target time
  • Credit and debit limits
  • Public holiday credit
One day's rules: variable 08:00 to 18:00, core 10:00 to 16:00, a 7:30 target.
Attendance and the running flexi balance side by side, with the rules that moved it.
2

Attendance recorded, balance calculated

Every clocking lands against the day's programme and the balance is worked out automatically: hours against target, lunch penalties where a break was not taken, credit limits applied at period end, and a running flexi total the employee can see for themselves.

Exceptions such as a forgotten departure or a balance outside the period limits are flagged on the day, not discovered at month end.

3

Flexi leave, absence, holidays and TOIL authorised in one place

Staff request flexi leave, annual leave or other absence through Self Service or the mobile app. Managers see every request with the relevant balance and accept or decline it; the outcome updates the balance and the calendar.

Each adjustment reason carries its own rules: whether it affects the flex balance, the annual leave balance or another balance such as TOIL, whether staff can request it themselves, and whether it can be taken as a full day, morning, afternoon or in hours.

Which balance a reason affects and whether staff can request it themselves.
Requests waiting for a decision, with accept and decline in the row.
4

Notifications and reporting

Managers are notified automatically of absence and overtime, and the Staff Requests and Staff Adjustments screens keep the queue in one place. Every clocking, balance and adjustment is reportable, with saved report definitions, employee selection and export.

Why people ask for it

Flexible working is now a recruitment question

With the current staffing pressures, a company that offers flexible working or flexitime has a real advantage in both recruiting and retaining quality staff.

Reasons people give for wanting flexible working

Share of respondents citing each reason. People could give more than one.

Family commitments
90%
Commute and travel
62%
External study
38%
Hobbies and sports
28%
83%of the time, flexible working is raised by candidates during the recruitment process.
25 to 44The age group that makes the most requests for flexible working.Figures as published on hfx.co.uk.
Wellbeing and productivity

Balance employee wellbeing with productivity

Flexitime and flexible working help organisations look after their people while getting the most from them.

Motivates staff and increases job satisfaction.
Reduces staff turnover and absenteeism.
Improved work-life balance for employees.
Increased productivity from motivated, happy employees.
Reduced staff costs and overheads.
Supports the latest changes in employment legislation.
Frequently asked questions

The questions we get asked first

Is it a cloud system?

Yes, it is a 100% cloud system.

Is HFX on G-Cloud?

Yes, HFX is listed on G-Cloud 15. We have been on G-Cloud for many years, since we have many public sector customers and it is often a requirement.

Is HFX ISO certified?

Yes, HFX is ISO 27001 certified. See ISO 27001 & data security.

Part of Imperago

Works with the rest of the suite

Bring us your flexi scheme

The best test of a flexitime system is your own rules: your bands, your core hours, your credit limits. Book a demo and we will set them up in front of you.

Call 0330 122 7200 or email salesteam@advt-group.com. Existing customers: the Flexitime user guide covers schemes, patterns, balances and requests, or email support@hfx.co.uk.