In a world of Blackberrys, iPads and laptops, communication from managers to employees has become easier than ever. It is almost safe to say that businesspeople are never really “away” from work – managers can reach them simply with a phone call, text message, or email. That being said, this increased communication has made the business world even faster paced and much busier.

This has led to the automation of numerous business processes, largely to save time spent on administrative tasks. Many companies have started to invest in systems that automatically track time and attendance, using advanced biometric technology to identify employees by their fingerprint or hand geometry.

These high-tech solutions, although very useful, are not always the right fit for companies. For some organizations, simply using an online portal to track time and attendance can be sufficient. Having an online system provides employees and managers with access to attendance information, allowing for fast and easy communication.

Continue to our blog to look at the benefits that self-service in WFM can provide for individual employees and companies as a whole.

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