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Question: We have 100 employees who switch workdays, take vacation leave, training, etc., and we’re having a hard time tracking them. Currently, we use a sign in sheet to update the record. We’d like to track employee leave via the computer and have everyone access it from his or her workstation. Can anyone suggest a good software program? — Jennifer Sparrow

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Try using the calendar in Outlook 2003. We have a separate calendar set up for time-off that everyone can pull up on their computer. You can then click on any given day to see who is already scheduled to be off, or look at time-off history.

Posted by: Candice | August 24, 2007 at 03:52 PM

Kronos - workforce Management System

Posted by: Margaurite DePalma | August 24, 2007 at 04:14 PM

Yes, I agree with Kronos. Using Outlook to set up a shared Calendar is a great way to keep up with who is in or out of the office on any given day. Also, I'm not sure who does your payroll but we have a program in ADP that keeps track of employee leave (vacation, sick, jury duty, etc.). The program knows how many days are allowed (for vacation) and it will do the subtraction for you.

Posted by: Cece King | August 24, 2007 at 04:26 PM

We use Microsoft SharePoint in our Company and everyone can go in and add thier vacation, and any appointments they may have during that month. Everyone has access to it and you can also set an alert everytime someone post and new item

Posted by: Imelda Navarro | August 24, 2007 at 05:09 PM

I personally like Kronos and also TimeMatters.

Posted by: | August 25, 2007 at 07:31 AM

Qquest time and attendence works well for our company for attendence, tracking leave and payroll.

Posted by: Tina Decker | August 26, 2007 at 01:03 PM

Attendance Enterprise or Attendance on Demand are great time and attendendance products that can also track vacation, tardies.... www.infotronics.com or www.attendanceondemand.com

Posted by: Barbara Kang | August 31, 2007 at 01:21 PM

Take a look at NexTrak Absence & Leave software.

Posted by: | September 04, 2007 at 11:25 AM

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