By James Lieck
Managing employees’ attendance is a critical aspect of any company’s operations. Tracking and managing attendance equitably ensures fairness across the organization. Modern organizations utilize Workforce Management software (WMS) like ADP, Ceridian, UKG, WorkForce Software, and others to streamline attendance management processes and help foster an equitable work environment.
This blog post will review five critical reasons your organization should utilize WMS for attendance:
1. Transparency
Workforce Management Software allows for real-time data analytics that provide transparency and accountability for both managers and employees. Allowing employees to access their real-time attendance data helps them plan and adjust their work habits to continue or improve good attendance habits. Both employees and managers can see and quickly rectify or reward attendance habits.
2. Eliminating Bias
Manual attendance processes can create bias and inconsistencies through favoritism or inherent bias. Implementing Workforce Management Software can automate attendance tracking and help eliminate subjective judgments. Recording attendance data automatically helps promote fair treatment for all employees and reduces the likelihood of favoritism or discrimination.
3. Flexibility and Remote Work
Many employers offer remote work, which can add complexity to managing attendance. Workforce Management Software allows for configuring multiple organizational policies depending on management style and work location. Assigning employees to policies that reflect their attendance rules helps promote equity across the organization, regardless of the department or location the employee works for.
4. Compliance
Implementing attendance software helps organizations maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations pertaining to scheduling and attendance management. Automating these processes helps reduce errors and the chance of non-compliance. Workforce Management Software can also assist in managing overtime, break times, and other factors that impact employee attendance . Implementing specific attendance rules helps companies remain compliant and reduces the likelihood of mistakes.
5. Performance Tracking
Equitable attendance management is more than just tracking and correcting employee attendance records. Management can utilize the same data to recognize employees who consistently meet or exceed attendance standards across the organization. Workforce Management Software provides valuable data and insight into attendance patterns, which can help managers identify top performers on their teams. Recognizing employees for ‘perfect attendance’ can boost morale and help promote a positive work environment.
Summary
Promoting equitable attendance management is critical to building an inclusive and fair work environment. Implementing Workforce Management Software can help organizations automate attendance tracking, eliminate bias, and empower employees to take ownership of their attendance records. Workforce Management Software streamlines attendance management processes and helps foster a fair and equitable work environment.
For further reading, check out our blog, “How Important is Time and Attendance Management?”.
Please contact HRchitect if you have any questions about how we can help your organization select or implement an attendance management module for your workforce management.
About the Author
James Lieck brings 8+ years of experience in payroll, workforce management, and HCM consulting experience to the HRchitect team. James is an Implementation Manager at HRchitect. He excels in strategic consulting for UKG Dimensions (Kronos) and HCM project implementations, including enterprise, large, and mid-size customers. His experience also includes UKG Ready and iSolved, focusing on Payroll, HR, Performance Management, Attendance, and Leave modules. James prides himself on providing functional expertise in implementing WFM software systems.
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