Five Essential Checklists for Companies When Integrating Attendance Management with Groupware and ERP

Efficient attendance management is critical to the success of business operations. In particular, attendance management solutions integrated with groupware and ERP play a vital role in automating HR tasks and maximizing collaboration efficiency.

However, many companies still rely on separate systems or manual processes to manage attendance data, leaving them vulnerable to inefficiencies and errors.

So, what should companies consider when adopting an attendance management solution that integrates with groupware and ERP?

This article presents five essential checklists to help companies build an effective attendance management system.

Integrating attendance management with groupware and ERP enables smooth data flow and centralized control across systems, significantly improving operational efficiency in multiple areas.

• Data integration and consistency : Manage attendance, HR, and payroll data on a single platform to prevent duplicate entries and maintain consistency.
• Improved efficiency and productivity : Automate processes such as attendance approval, reducing administrative workload and increasing processing speed.
• Accurate payroll and HR support : Automatically calculate payroll and allowances through ERP integration based on attendance data.
• Real-time information sharing and decision-making : Access real-time attendance data and insights for faster decisions and stronger business strategies.
• Reduced costs and time : Automating manual input and verification saves time and resources, lowering operational costs.

When integrated with groupware and ERP, the solution must automatically synchronize essential functions such as clock-in/out, work schedules, and leave management. It should also support diverse work models such as flexible hours, flextime, and shift work.

• Support for various work types (flexible work, flextime, shift work, etc.)
• Automatic calculation for overtime and night work and approval functions
• Intuitive UI/UX accessible by both managers and employees
• User convenience via mobile and web access

Attendance data is a critical corporate asset, requiring strict security. Ensure the solution supports SSO (Single Sign-On) and provides IP and device-based access restrictions to block external threats effectively.

• SSO (Single Sign-On) support
• IP and device-based access control
• International security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001)
• Access logs and audit trail capabilities

Compatibility with existing systems is a crucial factor. Confirm Open API availability for future scalability, and ensure seamless data integration with major ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, and Oracle.

Check whether it also integrates with groupware and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, or Slack, and supports automated payroll processing with payroll systems.

• Open API availability and scalability
• Smooth integration with major ERP systems (SAP, Workday, Oracle, etc.)
• Calendar synchronization with groupware and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Slack)
• Automated payroll processing via payroll system integration

The solution must comply with labor laws and legal working hour limits. It should include automated calculation of overtime, night work, and holiday work, as well as alerts for working hour limits. Automatic updates reflecting legal changes are also essential.

• Automated calculation of overtime, night work, and holiday work
• Monitoring of legal working hour limits and alerts for overwork
• Automatic updates for legal changes
• Ability to generate attendance reports

Once implemented, it is essential to ensure continuous maintenance and reliable technical support. Check whether the solution offers quick response to issues and regular updates.

Confirm scalability to support organizational growth, as well as multilingual support and overseas branch integration for global operations.

• Ongoing maintenance and technical support
• Quick response to incidents and customer support availability
• Regular system updates
• Multilingual support and global branch integration

With Shiftee integration, attendance, schedules, and leave data from groupware and ERP are automatically consolidated. This reduces manual errors and ensures all systems share up-to-date information, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

Both managers and employees can instantly confirm the latest data, making workflows smoother.

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Shiftee supports diverse work models such as flexible work, flextime, and shift schedules. It automates overtime and night work calculations and allows tailored attendance settings by position or organizational structure. Managers can also configure approval flows aligned with company policies.

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Shiftee simplifies authentication with SSO and strengthens security with IP and device-based access restrictions. Certified under international standards such as ISO 27001, Shiftee guarantees robust data protection.

Administrators can be granted granular access permissions to restrict specific information, while abnormal access detection helps prevent security threats proactively.

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Shiftee complies with labor laws and automates data collection for overtime and night work. Legal updates are automatically applied, and HR can easily generate reports for audits or management reporting.

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Shiftee provides regular updates, rapid technical support, and scalable features as organizations grow. Multilingual support and overseas branch integration enable global operations.

Features are continuously improved based on user feedback, ensuring quick adaptation to changing work environments.

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Integrating attendance management with groupware and ERP improves HR efficiency and enhances employee convenience. Companies can ensure compliance, strengthen data reliability, and enable seamless collaboration through connected tools.

Shiftee supports these needs with extensive integration options, custom connections, and dedicated development support. When in-house integration via Open API is difficult, Shiftee’s expert team can provide custom integration services.

For efficient HR operations, adopt Shiftee to build a smart HR environment and strengthen organizational competitiveness.

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