Johnstons of Elgin keeps manufacture running smoothly with OneAdvanced
We can manage HR and time and attendance centrally from the Elgin site making significant savings on administration”
by Published on 14 April 2024 4 minute read
About Johnstons of Elgin
Founded in 1797 on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Scotland, Johnstons of Elgin has been knitting and weaving luxury in our own vertical mill (the only one of its kind still operating in Scotland) ever since. As a proud family-owned brand, still run by descendants of Edward Harrison, who took the reins in 1920, we blend time-honoured craftsmanship with forward-thinking responsibility. Our artisans handle everything from dyeing to finishing under one roof, transforming fibres like Merino, Vicuña, and Cashmere into soft, sumptuous knitwear and estate tweeds coveted around the globe. With Royal Warrants for Estate Tweeds, Knitwear, and Woven Accessories, plus B Corp certification and sustainable sourcing pledges, we’re not just about timeless luxury, we’re about doing luxury right.
The Problem
Managing payroll, HR, and timekeeping across multiple sites was time-consuming, costly, and inefficient for Johnstons of Elgin.
The Solution
OneAdvanced's HR, Payroll and Time & Attendance software, all a part of our People and Workforce Management Portfolio.
The Result
Johnstons of Elgin now manages 800 employees across four sites from one central system, cutting admin, reducing costs, and boosting efficiency.
A British manufacturer
At Johnstons of Elgin, we specialise in the production of cashmere and fine woollens from our mill in Elgin, Scotland. We offer a wide range of men’s and women’s knitwear, accessories, home furnishings and fine fabrics to top designers, quality retailers and
customers around the world.
In 2002, we replaced our previous in-house systems with OneAdvanced’s Time and Attendance, Payroll and HR software. We chose OneAdvanced as these systems can be linked, saving us valuable time and reducing labour costs.
We can manage HR and time and attendance centrally from the Elgin site making significant savings on administration” Gerry Skelton, Human Resources Director.
Improving efficiency
Today, we use the systems to cover 800 employees based at our four sites, observe access control and monitor staff attendance. OneAdvanced supports us to improve time management, manage absences, and enhance security and staff safety.
Gerry Skelton, our Human Resources Director, says: “The OneAdvanced package has provided the opportunity to integrate all of our personnel and payroll needs into one solution. With the package in place, we can manage HR and time and attendance centrally from the Elgin site making significant savings on administration.”
“OneAdvanced package has provided the opportunity to integrate all of our personnel and payroll needs into one solution” Gerry Skelton, Human Resources Director.
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