One of the key factors for companies to adapt to new market dynamics is workplace flexibility. Flexible work has become an essential value for many employees, and as a result, more and more businesses are embracing this model. However, implementing this new approach also requires a different way of managing human resources, which makes it crucial to adapt HR management tools to the new needs of both employees and the company. Today, we’ll look at what an HR software solution needs in order to support flexible work:
1. Accessibility
Flexible work involves working at different times and locations, so the best solution is a cloud-based management software that can be accessed anytime, from anywhere, and on any device.
2. Remote time tracking
Being able to track working hours remotely is key in a flexible work environment. Therefore, it’s essential to have software or a mobile app that allows for the configuration of different working time parameters and enables employees to clock in and out remotely.
3. Access profiles
With remote and hybrid work, going to the office is only required on specific days or for certain occasions, which vary for each employee. That’s why creating access profiles helps personalise permissions by defining who can enter, when, and through which access point.
4. Communication tools
For flexible work to succeed, smooth communication between staff and management is essential. In addition to using chat or video conferencing apps, it’s important for employees to have their own portal where they can view their profile data, submit requests, and receive responses directly.
5. Productivity management
A task manager is the best way to monitor employee productivity in real time, regardless of their schedule or location. It’s an application that allows staff to log the time they dedicate to specific activities.
6. Ease of use
The purpose of HR software is to streamline work, not slow it down—especially when teams are managed remotely. To ensure that, it must offer a simple and intuitive interface that’s easy to use.
7. Scalability
Change and evolution are two concepts inherent to flexible work. Your management software, therefore, must also be flexible and allow new features to be added as your company’s needs grow.
8. Integration
Centralisation is a key asset in managing flexible work. Being able to manage all the different tools through a single software solution ensures a more agile, simple, and efficient oversight of the company’s various departments.
netTime one, Grupo SPEC’s comprehensive cloud-based HR management software, is a modular solution that fully adapts to any flexible work model. If you need more information, please contact our customer service team.
