How to Enable the “Show Hours” Function in TimeVue

The TimeVue “Show Hours” function allows employees to see their accumulated hours directly at the time clock when punching out. This feature improves transparency, reduces payroll questions, and helps employees track their time throughout each pay period. When activated correctly, the clock displays running totals while continuing to store accurate punch data for reporting. Businesses using time clock systems from Icon Time Systems commonly enable this feature to streamline payroll communication and minimize manual hour inquiries.

Activate Hour Display Within Employee Records

The “Show Hours” function is enabled individually for each employee inside the software. This allows full control over who sees hour totals at the terminal. Follow these steps carefully: • From the Switchboard, select Employees • Open each employee file (this setting is employee-specific) • Locate the Employee Details icon — shown as a head with glasses • Click this icon to remove the red X indicator • Confirm the red X disappears, indicating hours are now enabled Repeat this process for every employee who should see their hours at the clock. Once completed: • Close all employee files and return to the Switchboard This step activates the feature at the software level but does not yet transmit it to the clock.

Reset the Clock and Poll to Apply Changes

After enabling hour visibility for employees, the clock must be reset and polled to receive the updated settings.

Complete the following:

• From the Switchboard, select Time Clocks

• Click Reset All Clocks (the fourth icon from the left — the printer icon is first)

• Close the Time Clocks screen

Then:

• Return to the Switchboard

• Select Poll Time Clock and complete the polling process

Once polling finishes, the clock will begin displaying hours when employees punch out.

Important operational notes:

• Hour totals will be inaccurate until the current pay period completes and a new one begins

• The clock will now poll twice each cycle, making polling take roughly twice as long This is normal system behavior when hour display is enabled.

In Summary

The TimeVue “Show Hours” function is a simple but powerful feature that improves employee visibility while maintaining accurate payroll data. By enabling the setting within each employee file, resetting the clocks, and completing a full polling cycle, businesses can activate real-time hour tracking at the terminal with minimal effort. Expect slightly longer polling times and accurate totals starting with the next pay period. Once in place, this feature reduces payroll questions, improves accountability, and creates a smoother time tracking process for both employees and managers.