Glossary of Workforce Management Terms.

An access control feature requiring individuals to clock in at specific areas in a predetermined sequence. This ensures compliance with security or operational protocols.

The analysis of workforce data to identify patterns and improve decision-making. TDS’s solutions provide actionable insights into productivity, attendance, and cost trends.

A feature allowing businesses to manage access for visitors without adding them to the employee database. Ideal for contractors or temporary workers, this feature ensures security without compromising efficiency.

The tracking of employee work hours, absences, and attendance patterns. TDS’s time and attendance systems automate this process, reducing manual errors and enhancing accuracy.

The process of organizing and monitoring employee shifts to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency. TDS provides tools to create, assign, and adjust shifts dynamically.

The capability of a system to grow and adapt as a business expands. TDS’s solutions are designed to scale seamlessly, accommodating increased workforce sizes or additional operational sites.

A security feature that restricts access to specific data or areas based on the user’s role within the organization. This ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized personnel.

The ability to view and analyze workforce activity as it happens. TDS’s solutions provide instant notifications for absences, unauthorized access attempts, or other critical events.

The seamless connection between workforce management systems and payroll software, ensuring accurate and automated calculations of employee hours and wages.

The monitoring and analysis of hours worked beyond scheduled shifts. TDS systems provide detailed overtime reports to identify trends and ensure fair compensation.

The process of tracking and assigning labor and material costs to specific projects or tasks. TDS’s job costing solution provides real-time visibility into expenses, enabling businesses to manage budgets effectively.

Measures implemented to eliminate practices like “buddy punching,” where employees clock in for absent colleagues. TDS’s biometric systems ensure attendance records reflect actual employee activity.

A security method that encodes data to protect it from unauthorized access. TDS uses encrypted data storage to safeguard sensitive workforce information.

The ability to create and manage work schedules tailored to specific roles, departments, or projects. TDS’s scheduling tools ensure optimal resource allocation and labor cost management.

The process of generating reports to meet regulatory requirements. TDS systems provide audit-ready data to ensure businesses meet local labor and data protection laws.

A workforce management solution hosted in the cloud, enabling real-time access to data and system functionalities from anywhere with an internet connection. This ensures flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes.

The use of unique biological traits, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, to verify identity. Biometric systems provide accurate and fraud-resistant access control and attendance tracking.

The restriction of access to specific areas or devices based on role, time, or location. Advanced access control systems, such as those offered by Time Data Sequel, include features like biometric authentication and real-time monitoring.