Employees can submit time-off requests for manager approval using tools such as HCM software. Furthermore, new remote employees can use these tools to submit onboarding paperwork, ensuring that they are in compliance with various worker laws.
Fremont, CA: COVID-19 has created new opportunities and challenges for organizational leaders, making workforce management tools more important than ever.
Remote employees must-have mobile access to HR information and company policies. Managers and employees should be able to see who will be in the office on any given day.
Here are some of the most important workforce management tools for the new normal.
HR Software
Employees can submit time-off requests for manager approval using tools such as HCM software. Furthermore, new remote employees can use these tools to submit onboarding paperwork, ensuring that they are in compliance with various worker laws.
Scheduling Software
Employees can use scheduling software to track their hours, notify others when they will be in the office as well as reserve a desk or other area. When confirming that the number of in-office employees meets local COVID-19 regulations, managers and HR leaders can refer to company scheduling software.
Smartphones
Smartphones are not new, but they could be even more valuable for hybrid workers. Employees can use their smartphones to download a company's scheduling or time tracking apps, view their department's office schedules and submit timesheets, among other benefits. Managers have remote access to employee data.
Time Sheet Software
Managers can use timesheet software to track employees' hours as well as any special considerations such as overtime or a shortened day. Some timesheet software programs integrate with payroll, making the payment process easier.
