6 benefits of employee self-service software
Employee self-service software is an effective way of saving time and has many other benefits. Depending on the nature of your job, some tasks might take longer to complete than others, which can sometimes put us behind. Dealing with employee queries can take up valuable time too. Did you know that you could create more time in your day and become more efficient in your process simply by using employee self-service (ESS) software? In this blog we’ll focus on the benefits of ESS, and how you can get your employees on board.
WHAT IS EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE SOFTWARE?
Employee self-service software allows your employees to view and manage their information in their own time, including:
Access their pay stubs
Punch in and out
Request an update to their address and other personal information
Add life events
Request time off
Update emergency contact information
Good software should be easy to use and straightforward to train employees on. Your employees must be comfortable using it - it's worth creating a reference guide showing how to do the basic tasks. Some employees find it useful to have a video demonstrating how the software works, which can be accessed from somewhere central like your employee portal.
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE SOFTWARE
There are many benefits of implementing effective ESS software for your organization.
1. Time saving.
ESS frees up your time because it allows employees to instantly access and manage their information, rather than having one employee trying to keep track of all your employees’ personal information.
2. Improve information accuracy.
Allowing employees to update their personnel files ensures better accuracy of the information and is something they can do from anywhere with an internet connection, so changes can be made instantly.
3. Real-Time Access: Employees can view their pay stubs, tax information, and other payroll details in real-time, which can hlep them manage their finances more effectively.
4. Better Compliance: ESS systems can help ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations by maintaining accurate records and providing timely updates on changes in payroll policies or tax laws.
5. Increase Return on Investment (ROI).
The biggest benefit of utilizing an ESS system for a business owner is that it can save a lot of money in the long run. ESS allows HR to spend more time working on bigger tasks instead of spending valuable time updating records and looking up how much vacation time an employee has. Enabling employees to access their personal information can eliminate the need to go to HR for minor questions and concerns. This kind of solution increases productivity across the board, meaning your employees are optimizing their time efficiently. Employee self-service eliminates the middleman and provides a direct source for all things payroll and Human Resources related.
6. Happier employees.
Providing your employees with the means to manage their information, in their own time, means they can choose how and when they do that without having to wait for anyone else to do it for them. With a greater number of employees working flexible hours and more of a focus on a work/life balance for many, empowering your employees is more important than ever.
SEE HOW EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE SOFTWARE CAN BENEFIT YOUR ORGANIZATION
Are you curious to see how employee self-service software can help you reduce time and increase efficiency? Request a free and personalized employee self-service software demo or get in touch with our expert payroll team, who will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Our demos are carried out virtually, at a date and time that suits you.
