Clarifying the Difference Between an Employee’s Reporting Duty and the Legal Burden of Proof Oops, I forgot again Our previous blog, When Employees Forget to Log In or Out, prompted thoughtful responses and questions. This rejoinder clarifies one point in particular: what happens when an employee has no biometric log. A missing log may require the employee to explain the discrepancy under a reasonable company procedure. But that does not automatically mean the employee carrie

How We Achieved a 38% Reduction in Tardiness in 3 Months Through Data-Driven HR A manager recognizing an employee for excellent attendance In the Philippine setting, attendance directly affects payroll accuracy, client delivery, and morale — improving attendance is not just a disciplinary issue. It’s a systems, culture, and accountability issue. Here’s a structured, practical approach you can implement immediately: I. Diagnose Before You Prescribe Before enforcing stricter ru

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A Suggested Policy for Handling Forgetful Employees "We are just human and forgetful, right?" This is an often-heard excuse provided by employees when confronted to explain their missing time logs. Makes sense, right? Companies that are exceedingly tolerant of employee forgetfulness fall into a trap of abuse. This is because repeat offenders are encouraged, as this unscrupulous practice spreads to other employees. Some even use this excuse to escape from tardiness or undertim