The National Institute of Health practices timekeeping by exception. If an employee is present for an entire pay period, the timecard is automatically generated. No work is required by either employee or supervisor. The system is reducing administrative work needed to summarize data. Time-keeping systems are not only a benefit to human resources, but also a plus for employees.
Employees can learn their time and salary to date.
Even employees on the road are able to log onto the systems. Use of a modem and software allows business travelers to participate in time management. Because all employee absences are recorded, companies benefit from reduced litigation. Employee records are easily stored and retrieved. An overview of changes that are redesigning HR work processes and technologies.