Knowing employee time & attendance expectations benefits businesses
The division between work life and personal time continue to blur. Greater access to technology, especially mobile devices, raises a number of questions when it comes to compensating workers for duties performed. Businesses must be ready to adapt to changes in employee behavior. Time and attendance systems must also be up to the task of employee tracking, no matter when or where they are working.
Human Resource Executive Online cited a study conducted by Expedia, which found that 38 percent of the 2,000 working adults surveyed said they expected to read emails pertaining to work during time off periods, and 20 percent anticipated their work colleagues would contact them during summer vacation to perform business-related duties.
Ken Oehler, a partner in Aon Hewitt's global engagement practice, cautioned that companies have to respect the boundary between personal time and working hours, despite the proclivity of employees to remain plugged in during their time off, Human Resource Executive Online reported.
One reason to encourage a greater work/life balance is to prevent worker burnout. Respecting these boundaries also shows a supervisor' trust in the company's workforce, according to Oehler.
Entrepreneur suggested that letting trust inform how workers are scheduled can build employee engagement. As long as the work is accomplished, allowing workers to take breaks during the workday to run errands can enhance workforce trust. Employee tracking software can help businesses maintain accurate records of their staff, thereby avoiding legal issues.
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