Why You Need Automated WFM for Salaried Employees
Automated Workforce Management (WFM) systems are essential for companies with salaried employees to ensure compliance with labor laws, manage overtime effectively, analyze resource allocation through job codes, reduce HR administrative burdens, and optimize overall workforce performance, as exemplified by Swipeclock's WorkforceHub platform.
Some business owners with only salaried personnel often believe automated Workforce Management (WFM) is only necessary for organizations with hourly employees. However, this is not the case. Here are several reasons why companies with salaried employees also need workforce management systems:
1. Compliance
Various labor laws—such as FLSA, ACA, PBJ, and FMLA—apply equally to all employees, regardless of how they are paid. Accurately tracking hours, schedules, paid time off (PTO), overtime, separation policies, and employee classifications is crucial for maintaining compliance and having the required documentation in case of a labor dispute or audit.
2. Overtime Management
Non-exempt salaried employees are subject to overtime pay protections. Mismanaged overtime can significantly impact budgets and may also result in employee burnout, higher attrition, and diminished productivity. The larger your organization, the more costly last-minute overtime becomes. Customizable overtime alerts in systems like TimeWorksPlus help simplify monitoring and managing overtime.
3. Analyze and Improve Resource Allocation
Job codes in tools like TimeWorksPlus enable business owners to automatically track how much time each department or employee spends per account, project, product, or other operational classification. This data can be used to analyze and improve resource allocation.
4. Reduced Administrative Burden
HR teams often spend many hours each week tracking accruals, submitting payroll, and responding to employee requests for information. Workforce management tools ease the burden on HR staff and empower employees to access important data without needing to contact HR and wait for a reply.
WorkforceHub Solution
Swipeclock offers WorkforceHub, a fully-integrated workforce management platform that helps optimize the performance of managers, employees, and businesses. WorkforceHub includes TimeWorksPlus, TimeSimplicity, and TimeWorks Mobile. It is designed for busy employers who need to streamline scheduling, automate time and attendance tracking, maintain regulatory compliance, and reduce labor costs.
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