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Have you ever wondered if a managed services provider is right for your business? Do you know all of the capabilities a managed services provider can offer? While “outsourcing” may come to mind when you first think of managed services, there is a long list of services that are actually a part of the professional offering. Think of managed services as a baseball bullpen full of pitchers: some are starters, some relievers, middle-relievers, lefties, setup men, and others are closers. They all have their role depending on the team’s needs before and during the game.

On July 2, 2020, the Department of Labor released June's unemployment figures for the U.S., which showed a decline in the unemployment rate of 2.2 percent overall, bringing it to 11.1 percent. We certainly could not have predicted six months ago that the double-digit unemployment rate of 11.1 percent was a move in the right direction. Many companies both large and small are focusing on surviving this economic anomaly. 

There are many different factors that contribute to the success of a business, but many would argue that none more important than the people who work there. Leading, motivating and developing the workforce, (human resource), therefore is paramount to an effective strategic business plan. The basics of human resources (HR) management include defining the work roles within an organization, recruiting/staffing for those positions, employee compensation and benefits and employee engagement and retention. Essentially, HR professionals are tasked with affecting the productivity of an organization through its employees.

Employee time tracking systems do exactly what you would expect: they track the number of hours an employee has worked and export those hours for payroll. Employee time and attendance software also takes care of the other important details, such as overtime pay, pay grade, and accruals. This results in correct and efficient paychecks every pay period. This is one way employee management solution streamlines payroll, eliminating human error. This is not the only benefit. This software solution also tracks how employees budget their time and if they are using it effectively, or possibly misusing it.

Managing employees is no easy task. Individuals' personalities clash, conflicts arise, and differences of opinions can all get in the way of productivity. It is up to the company to keep its work environment pleasant and its operations running smoothly. It is beneficial to have established protocols in place to deal with the challenges of managing your workforce.