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...the area of absence management. The largest has been the amalgamation of HR management and Information Technology, creating Human Resource Management Systems.

   The beauty of Human Resource Management Systems, or HRMS, is the ability to not only store and track data, like employee absences, but also what comes next, reporting. An HRMS system, like Payworks HR, allows you to enter absences and associated reasons, and then create custom reports to determine possible areas of concern.

   For example, if you would like to reward a department, team, or specific employee for exceptional attendance, it's as simple as the click of the mouse. Or, if you find that employees in an

extremely busy office are calling in sick more than usual, it gives you the opportunity to target the cause, which may be overworked employees. Reports like this are invaluable for high-level planning as they allow you to make important information-based decisions, rather than relying on hunches or guesses.

   As well, the flexibility of a system like this is key. While large businesses may want such reports daily, a smaller business may only need this type of information in times of poor productivity or high turnover.

   A management tool like a solid HRMS system is indispensable for any HR manager. Plus, absence tracking is only one piece of the puzzle. Payworks HR system also lets you track and report on company property, accident and injury claims, employee training, employee skill sets, and many other criteria.