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Workforce management software
Integrate workforce management seamlessly with People First’s HR and payroll systems, to create schedules that suit any team without errors or compliance issues.
Now you can all focus on getting the job done. Not who’s going to be there to do it.
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The impact of better workforce management
Precision tracking
Time is money. Our time and attendance software ensures every second is accounted for with pinpoint accuracy by integrating with our real-time payroll system. Track employee hours, boost shift productivity and manage breaks in a few simple clicks. The result? Simplified payroll processing and increased transparency. With MHR, your time is always well spent.
Redefine payroll
With accurate data at your fingertips, payroll processing becomes a breeze. People First Workforce Management integrates with our real-time payroll system, meaning approved hours move straight over without rekeying. Working time limits, rest breaks, age rules and eligibility are enforced up front; payslips clearly show how each rate and premium was applied with an audit‑ready trail.
Efficiency enabled
HR departments are the backbone of any organisation, the cogs that keep things running smoothly. Our workforce management solutions minimise payroll and management admin by automating repetitive processes, again and again. Complex time rules are applied automatically at source, so overtime, nights, bank holidays, call‑outs, allowances and variable holiday pay are correct before payroll sees them.
Effortless convenience
Gone are the days of clunky punch clocks and misplaced timesheets. We're here to make clocking in and out easy, regardless of location. Clear guardrails make it easier for managers to take control, with predictability and visibility becoming part of your standard operating procedures. You’ll reduce burnout for everyone, without adding more work to your plate.
Piecing the puzzle
Resourcing gaps are a thing of the past. Perfect the formula of roster planning with our easy-to-use rostering system. Ensure every shift is covered by the right person, at the right time. Planning months in advance? Making last-minute adjustments? Our solutions mean you can rectify staff shortages without disruption.
Boost productivity and growth with our workforce management software
Workforce management software FAQs
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Workforce management is the science behind optimising your team's productivity and efficiency. It's all about having the right people, with the right skills, in the right place at the right time.
It involves everything from staffing and scheduling to ensuring compliance with labour legislation. Effective workforce management saves you time and money, while keeping your employees happy and engaged. For many organisations it's key to running a smooth and successful business.
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Workforce management software helps organisations plan, manage and optimise their workforce, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. It gives managers greater visibility and control over workforce operations while reducing the admin involved with managing people.
Within People First, Workforce Management includes employee scheduling, time and attendance tracking, absence management, workforce planning and reporting. Together, these capabilities help organisations improve productivity, control labour costs and make more informed workforce decisions.
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Workforce management software is particularly valuable for organisations with large, distributed or shift-based workforces.
Our customers span a range of sectors, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality and education. They use workforce management software to improve efficiency, support compliance and deliver a better employee experience. Browse our case studies to see how.
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Yes, and this is where our workforce management software becomes particularly powerful. Within People First, our real-time payroll system works with workforce management to ensure hours, absences and pay data are always up to date, so employees are paid accurately and on time.
This improves employee financial wellbeing, while saving time and hassle for your HR and payroll teams.
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Yes. People First is designed to support organisations with large employee populations, multiple locations and complex workforce requirements.
Whether you're managing thousands of employees, multiple shift patterns or varying workforce demands, People First provides the visibility, flexibility and control needed to manage your workforce effectively.
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Yes. Protecting customer data is a top priority at MHR. People First includes security measures such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls to help ensure sensitive employee information is only accessible to authorised users.
Our security measures are compliant with the most important information security standards, and we are independently audited and accredited to AICPA SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO/IEC 27001. See our security and compliance page to learn more.
