Workforce Analytics Key to Successful HR Practices: WebApps Offers Point System to Objectively Measure Performance

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - April 19, 2007 - WebApps, Inc., a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS), with a major push in Time and Labor Management, offers tools within its Time and Labor Management solution that provide HR professionals access to statistical analyses of employees for more effective decision-making. Often referred to as workforce analytics, the importance of utilizing such data was examined in a recent article in the March 2007 issue of HR Magazine.

The article defines workforce analytics as, "data-based decision-making, which is more systematic than the gut feeling HR professionals have too often relied on." The article goes on to quote David Foster, director of human capital management at Aberdeen Group Inc. as saying, "the business demands of HR are increasingly going to be on analysis - just because people are so expensive. But a large percentage of HR professionals are not trained or prepared for this."

WebApps' software offers several tools to facilitate the use of quantifiable data in order to accurately and objectively measure worker performance. One of these tools is a Point System. Using a Point System, managers can assign points to employees when they accomplish a goal or act according to company policy. For instance, points can be assigned automatically by the system for positive attendance behavior. Points may also be assigned to reward employees for the completion of a project or other benchmark. These points can then be used in order to compensate, either through payment or a benefit such as additional paid time off, rewarding those employees who are being most productive without relying on guesswork or subjective information. The result is an unbiased and fair work environment where legitimate contributions can be rewarded accordingly.

"The Point System is a great way to get HR professionals to begin using accurate data compiled by the system to make timely decisions in the workplace," said Alexandra Quintero, Business Development Manager for WebApps. "I've seen this tool used by organizations in several creative ways. For example, one company assigned a point to each employee each day they clocked in on time for a defined period. After that period expired, the employee with the most points was rewarded with an extra paid vacation day."

Although the article mentions several times that many HR professionals today are not equipped with the skill sets to effectively utilize workforce analytics, using a system such as WebApps will provide the tools necessary to move toward the more effective use of data collected via the system.

About WebApps, Inc. -
WebApps is a leading developer of web-based business applications for improving human productivity and organizational processes in the workplace. Delivering Software as a Service (SaaS), client sensitive data is collected, processed, and stored remotely without the need for technical resources on site. Software features are easily expanded or scaled back, making it easier to support a variety of size and industry specific clients with a single platform. Under a pay-as-you-go model, clients gain access to software that is more intuitive, easier to deploy, and offers lower total cost of ownership than client-installed software - www.SaaS.com.

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