Workforce management software that connects scheduling, time and absence with HR and payroll
Plan coverage, track working time and manage absence across your organisation, with data that connects directly to payroll and HR.
Run day-to-day workforce operations with greater control
Managing schedules, tracking time and responding to changes as they happen can become difficult when processes rely on spreadsheets or separate tools.
This often leads to:
- Schedules that are difficult to manage and update across teams or locations
- Time and attendance data that needs to be manually checked or corrected
- Limited visibility of overtime, absence or gaps in coverage
- Additional pressure on managers to respond to last-minute changes
- Delays in payroll processing due to inconsistent or incomplete data
Workforce management software helps address these challenges by providing a more structured way to plan, track and manage workforce activity across the organisation.
Turn workforce data into practical operational outcomes
- Workforce data capture
- Schedule planning and optimisation
- Time and attendance tracking
- Absence management
- Connected workforce and payroll
- Workforce insights and analytics
- Compliance and workforce policies
Workforce data capture
Workforce decisions are only as reliable as the data behind them. Capturing workforce activity consistently helps organisations maintain visibility across attendance, absence, labour costs and operational performance.
- Workforce activity is recorded through connected tools used by employees and managers
- Data is captured consistently across teams, locations and working patterns
- Information is available to support scheduling, payroll and workforce reporting
A consistent source of workforce data reduces manual checking and helps teams make decisions using reliable information.
Schedule planning and optimisation
Creating schedules becomes more difficult when coverage requirements, employee availability and labour costs need to be balanced across teams and locations.
- Build schedules using workforce requirements and staffing demand
- Adjust coverage quickly as availability and business needs change
- Maintain visibility across shifts, roles and locations
Better workforce planning helps reduce scheduling gaps, control labour costs and ensure the right coverage is available when needed.
Time and attendance tracking
Accurate attendance data is critical for payroll, workforce planning and operational reporting.
- Capture working time across web, mobile and workplace devices
- Track attendance, overtime and exceptions consistently
- Reduce reliance on manual timesheets and data entry
Accurate time records help reduce payroll corrections and provide a clearer view of workforce activity.
Absence management
Managing leave, sickness and employee availability becomes increasingly difficult when requests and records are handled across multiple systems.
- Manage leave requests and approvals through connected workflows
- Maintain visibility of employee availability across teams
- Track planned and unplanned absence consistently
A clearer view of workforce availability helps managers maintain coverage and respond more effectively to staffing challenges.
Connected workforce and payroll
Workforce management works best when time, attendance and payroll processes operate together rather than through separate systems.
- Workforce data flows directly into payroll processes
- Employee information remains aligned across systems
- Reduce duplicate data entry and manual reconciliation
Connected payroll and workforce processes help reduce administration, improve consistency and support payroll accuracy.
Workforce insights and analytics
Understanding workforce activity across locations, teams and shifts is difficult when information is spread across different tools and reports.
- Access workforce reporting across time, attendance and scheduling
- Review trends in labour activity, coverage and workforce performance
- Monitor workforce KPIs through dashboards and analytics tools
Better workforce visibility helps organisations identify trends, improve planning and make more informed operational decisions.
Compliance and workforce policies
Applying workforce policies consistently across teams and locations can become increasingly challenging as organisations grow.
- Apply rules related to attendance, working patterns and workforce policies
- Support consistent processes across teams and locations
- Maintain records that support operational and compliance requirements
Consistent application of workforce policies helps reduce risk and supports fair treatment across the organisation.
Introducing ADP® Workforce Manager
Manage scheduling, attendance and absence through a connected workforce management solution that works alongside HR and payroll processes.
A workforce management experience built around a single, connected system
Managing schedules, tracking time and responding to changes is part of day-to-day operations. Having a structured system in place makes it easier for both managers and employees to stay aligned.
With ADP workforce management software:
- Workforce data is captured once and shared across HR and payroll systems
- Schedules, time and absence are managed within a single environment
- Managers have real-time visibility into coverage, attendance and exceptions
- Employees can access schedules, availability and time-off in one place
- Automation reduces manual checks and improves payroll accuracy
“With ADP's time and attendance solution, all staff are able to book their own holidays and pick hours which feed directly into the payroll system. This aids all staff, whether they work from home or not, as it allows them to keep accurate records and manage their own time.”
Christine Stubbs, HR Advisor, Holophane Europe Ltd
Getting started with workforce management software
1
Speak to our team
Discuss how scheduling, time tracking and absence are currently managed and where visibility or consistency can be improved.
2
Define the right approach together
We work with you to shape how scheduling, time and compliance should be structured across your organisation.
3
Get up and running with ongoing support
Introduce a connected workforce management approach with onboarding and ongoing support to maintain consistency as requirements change.
Explore connected workforce and HR solutions
Workforce management works best when scheduling, time and absence are connected to HR, payroll and workforce data across your organisation.
Use workforce data to monitor staffing levels, performance and labour costs.
Explore workforce analytics
Maintain consistent employee records across scheduling, time and absence processes.
Explore HR software
Process pay accurately using connected workforce data from time and attendance.
Explore payroll softwareFAQs
How is workforce management software different from standalone tools?
Standalone tools usually focus on a single task, such as scheduling or time tracking. Workforce management software connects these processes, allowing data to flow between them and reducing the need for manual updates or reconciliation.
Can employees manage their own schedules and time-off requests?
Many workforce management systems include self-service tools for employees to request leave, view schedules and manage availability, helping reduce administrative effort for managers.
How does workforce management software support compliance?
Workforce management software can apply rules and policies related to working time, overtime and breaks, helping organisations manage compliance and maintain accurate records.
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