Introduction
Welcome to our guide on how to use the Attendance Request feature in Empress, a powerful tool designed to streamline your attendance tracking processes. This feature provides ultimate flexibility by allowing employees to submit their attendance for days when they were working but not marked present due to various circumstances, such as off-site duty or remote working.
Understanding the Attendance Request Feature
The Attendance Request feature is an efficient tool that helps in maintaining the accuracy of your business’s attendance records. It enables employees to rectify their attendance themselves, reducing administrative burden. By overwriting existing records, it ensures the authenticity of the attendance data.
To locate the Attendance Request feature, follow this simple path:
Home > Human Resources > Attendance > Attendance Request
Getting Started
Before you start using the Attendance Request feature, ensure that an Employee record has been created for the employee in question.
How to Create an Attendance Request
To create an Attendance Request, follow these easy steps:
- Go to the Attendance Request list and click on New.
- Select the Employee who is submitting the Attendance Request.
- Choose the From Date and To Date for the Attendance Request.
- Pick a Reason for the request and provide an Explanation (if necessary).
- Click on Save and then Submit to finalize the request.
Tip: If you’re submitting a half-day attendance, simply check the ‘Half Day’ box and provide the relevant date.
Once the request is submitted, Attendance documents are automatically created for the specified dates.
Exploring the Features
Updating an Existing Attendance Record
If an employee has been incorrectly marked as Absent, they can rectify this by raising a request through the Attendance Request feature. Once the request is submitted, the Attendance record is automatically updated.
Requesting Attendance in Bulk
Employees can also submit attendance for an entire week or month in one go. The system will automatically skip holidays or leave days. Any attendance warnings will be displayed on the request dashboard.
Conclusion
The Attendance Request feature in Empress is a user-friendly tool that simplifies the process of attendance tracking and management. It empowers employees to manage their own attendance, ensuring accuracy and reducing administrative workload. This feature is a valuable addition to your business processes, enhancing efficiency and reliability.
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