Frequently Asked Questions

No more math errors, re-keying errors or payroll reconciliation discrepancies.

First, the Buddy provides tools that help workers select the appropriate time study codes. Second, it provides claiming projections so staffing levels and code usage can be managed to reduce overspending of allocations.

Workers access the Buddy using a computer with internet access. We support modern browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox.

Training is minimal. We train your administrative staff and provide training materials for workers. The Buddy was designed to be intuitive, and our team is available to answer questions.

Contact us to arrange a one-hour presentation, either virtually or at your county’s office. There is no cost or commitment for the presentation and pilot.

Our standard fee is between $35 and $55 per worker per quarter. For counties with fewer than 35 workers, the minimum quarterly fee is between $1,250 and $2,500. This fee is all-inclusive.

No. You can return to your current time study system at any time with no further obligation. We remain committed to continually improving our service to you.

For each worker, we need information from their previous quarter’s time study and their email address. We provide an Excel worksheet template for uploading the data.

We provide tools to help you reconcile and correct discrepancies. We can also assist with uploading payroll information directly into Time Study Buddy.

Yes. Electronic signatures are available for both workers and their supervisors.