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Handing out responsibility in the workplace can be a challenging task for administrators, as not every employee is dependable. Accountability creates a strong foundation for organizations to build from, creating a structured environment of peers––getting the job done. So, what can HR leaders and administrators do to keep staff in check, without the need to micromanage? This article covers the benefits of a workforce management system and how the system ensures employee accountability through automated time and attendance practices.  

In the past year, businesses have faced many difficulties. As we progress through Covid-19, organizations are choosing to make the virtual switch –– implementing workforce management software into their business processes.

The demand for technology within the workplace is continuously climbing as more and more organizations are choosing to implement workforce management software. According to SelectHub, the workforce management software industry is predicted to have a growth rate of 11% within the next five years. Businesses that are choosing not to follow suit may lose a competitive edge against their competition in the marketplace.

This blog highlights workforce management software features and tips to consider when selecting a system to ensure the highest percentage of ROI.

With a strong administrative approach, businesses can grow with a stable core. Investing in a workforce management system will provide your business the tools to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of current workforce processes and offers solutions towards higher efficiency rates and overall prosperity within an industry.  

With saved labor expenses, put efforts towards other business processes to create a well-rounded, functioning organization. This article highlights ways a workforce management system can decrease your business’ labor costs. 

Over the past decade, improvements in HR technology continue to be abundant. Yet, many organizations hesitate to implement technology based on lack of knowledge, cost, or simply being comfortable with a tired, manual process that is seemingly getting the job done. The question is, if there is access to a seamless transition into a simple, easy to use HR workforce management system that mitigates micro-managing, would you still remain with your manual processes?

The beauty of an extra duty management service is that it removes the pain staking hassles of communicating and scheduling with contractors to fill extra duty jobs. Building relationships with contractors and managing overtime jobs takes valuable time away from what is truly essential in managing a police department. By using an extra duty management service provider, the responsibility is theirs to work directly with your contractors and eligible extra duty officers to build communication and ensure that all jobs are filled accurately and fairly. 

Effectively managing payroll is key for business success. If payroll within your organization is not handled correctly and efficiently, what other aspects of your business are being taken seriously? In the past, payroll was manually accounted for, leaving room for human error. In today’s workforce, paperless payroll, or payroll automation, is most common. This process streamlines payroll operations and combats error in employee time and labor, wages, taxes, withholdings, overtime, vacation, and commissions. 

Now with such a large selection of payroll service providers with competitive price points, the percentage of automated payroll services within businesses is considerably higher. Ranging between all sizes of business, the use of payroll automation is an absolute necessity.