Staff engagement and good HR software
There are many ways HR can improve the workplace experience for employees today…good coffee, extra leave, fabulous desks etc. But in actual fact, an excellent payroll system such as the one offered by Paymaster, is the key to retaining skilled staff and improving their engagement with your company.
Employee engagement
Studies have shown that only a third of employees are really engaged at work ie. that they are working at 100% capacity, most of the time, to achieve the company’s goals and objectives. Half of the employees are considered “not-engaged”, and about 15% are actively disengaged, meaning they are working actively against the company’s goals. This results in a negative atmosphere in the workplace, which impacts productivity. It is obvious engaged employees mean greater efficiency. So investing now, means greater employee engagement, and significant gains in the future.
Simple is the answer
There are many reasons an employee may feel disengaged from the company. Sometimes simplifying a basic aspect of work – getting paid- can be an important step to greater transparency and trust in the company. The move to a paperless payroll system has not always resulted in increased access to their personal employee data.
Often employee benefits are unused, because employees are unaware of them, or don’t know how to access them.
Similarly, a complicated process to clock-in, or check their payslip, may mean a sense of alienation from their workplace for them.
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Jumping through hoops because of outdated technology, just to access your information, results in frustration and increased disengagement. Since the main reason for working is to get paid, the HR department has a pivotal role in making this process as simple, and accessible, as possible. This improves employee loyalty to the company.
Solution: Improve Employee Engagement and Trust with Cloud-Based HR Software
Cloud-based software allows employees to quickly and easily access their schedule, payslips, leave hours, and other important working information. This will result in greater sense of employee trust in their company as it illustrates concern in the essentials that impact their day-to-day lives. They will have more energy to focus on the actual work itself. The positive atmosphere also aids staff retention, as they will feel appreciated.
Remember the HR staff
An efficient Payroll system will also mean the HR staff will feel engaged,
and able to play their part in the efficient functioning of the company with enthusiasm and enjoyment. They will have time and energy to initiate bigger projects and interact positively with their co-workers. Happier workers are productive, engaged workers.
Zen rooms and wellness packages can be enticing…but saving time, preventing frustration, and encouraging employee engagement as the result of cutting-edge Payroll software will improve a vital part of working life – being paid accurately, and on time!
Contact Glen 083 679 1311, glen@paymaster.co.za at Paymaster to find out about our excellent payroll software on offer.