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WFM: more than just workforce planning

When you think of Workforce Management (WFM), the image of workforce planning quickly comes to mind. However, WFM is much more than that. An important part of WFM is time tracking. In this blog post, we dive deeper into why time tracking is important within the WFM process and what it can do for your business. 

Why is time tracking important? 

Good time tracking, as offered by R&R Time, gives you the necessary insight into your employees' hours worked. As a result, you know exactly who has worked where and when. This goes beyond just keeping track of hours - among other things, it provides a grip on your scheduling process and has many other benefits as well: 

1. Full integration R&R Time fully integrates timekeeping with the WFM system. This means that attendance information is processed automatically and directly at different levels, whether you choose hardware clocking or the software-based R&R Job App. This saves significant time, simplifies administrative work and reduces payroll errors. 

2. Real-time insight Thanks to R&R Time, you can see in real-time which employees are present and in which department they are working. This makes it possible to make quick adjustments on the shop floor, leading to optimal labor utilization and increased efficiency. 

3. Productivity and labor costs With good timekeeping, you can easily compare the registered hours with the schedule. This provides insight into the productivity of the department and makes it possible to manage labor costs. In addition, it helps prevent payroll errors. 

4. Grip on the scheduling process Accurate timekeeping gives you more control over the scheduling process. You can better anticipate staffing needs and ensure that the right people are in the right place at the right time. This not only increases efficiency, but also employee satisfaction. 

The benefits of R&R Time 

R&R Time offers a comprehensive time tracking system to fit your organization's needs. Below are some key features and benefits: 

Flexibility and ease of use 

With R&R Time, you can choose physical clocking or digital clocking via the R&R Job App, both very user-friendly and featuring instant feedback for employees. Clocking through the R&R Job App, however, offers much more accessibility. While clocking, employees can immediately see what time they are scheduled until and in which department. This feature is available on smartphones, allowing all employees to clock in from their own department rather than having to go to the physical clocks.

Timekeeping through the Job App is easy to maintain and saves installation costs, as physical clocks and clock keys are no longer needed. Timekeeping is automatically updated, ensuring less hassle and satisfied employees. 

Conclusion 

Time tracking is much more than an administrative task; it is a strategic tool for better planning, cost control and efficient employee deployment. With R&R Time, you have a complete and flexible system that contributes to the success of your business by providing insight into hours worked, productivity and attendance. 

Becca Ligthart
About the author Becca Ligthart

Becca Ligthart is a passionate marketing and communications professional who focuses on providing practical tips and fresh insights for the effective use of WFM in companies, with a strong focus on forward-thinking business operations.

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