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Workforce Insights

This guide explains how to use the Workforce Insights feature in IceHrm to visualize attendance data, compare timesheets, and view leave timelines.

Overview​

IceHrm's Insights module provides visual charts to help you:

  • Monitor attendance patterns
  • Compare attendance with timesheets
  • Track leave across the organization
  • Identify trends and anomalies

Accessing Insights​

  1. Log in to IceHrm
  2. Navigate to Insights -> Workforce Insights
  3. Select the Leave or Time Tracking tab to view different insights
  4. Use the date range filter (e.g., Last 1 Year, Last 2 Years) to adjust the time period

Attendance and Time Tracking Insights​

Attendance Patterns

The Time Tracking tab provides a comprehensive view of attendance and timesheet data.

Attendance Summary​

At the top of the dashboard, you'll see key attendance metrics:

  • Total Records: Total number of attendance entries recorded
  • Avg. Hours/Day: Average working hours per day across all employees
  • Unique Employees: Number of employees with attendance records
  • Total Days: Number of days with attendance data

Monthly Attendance Pattern​

This line chart displays average hours worked by day of the month. Use this to:

  • Identify days with lower or higher productivity
  • Spot patterns in working hours throughout the month
  • Detect anomalies in attendance behavior

Weekly Attendance Pattern​

This bar chart shows average hours worked by day of the week (Monday through Sunday). Use this to:

  • Compare productivity across different weekdays
  • Identify which days have the highest working hours
  • Understand weekly work patterns

Timesheets Summary​

Below the attendance section, you'll find timesheet metrics:

  • Total Entries: Number of timesheet entries submitted
  • Avg. Hours/Day: Average hours logged per day in timesheets
  • Unique Employees: Number of employees who submitted timesheets
  • Unique Projects: Number of projects with logged time

Leave Insights​

Leave Patterns

The Leave tab provides insights into leave requests and patterns across your organization.

Leave Summary​

At the top, you'll see an overview of leave requests:

  • Total Leave Requests: Total number of leave requests submitted
  • Approved: Number of approved leave requests
  • Pending: Number of leave requests awaiting approval
  • Rejected: Number of rejected leave requests

Monthly Leave Pattern​

This line chart displays leave requests by day of the month. Use this to:

  • Identify peak leave periods during the month
  • Plan for staffing needs based on historical patterns
  • Spot unusual spikes in leave requests

Weekly Leave Pattern​

This bar chart shows leave requests by day of the week. Use this to:

  • See which days employees most commonly take leave
  • Identify patterns like extended weekends (Mondays/Fridays)
  • Plan coverage for high-leave days

Leave Distribution by Leave Type​

This pie chart breaks down leave requests by type (e.g., Annual Leave, Sick Leave). Use this to:

  • Understand which leave types are most commonly used
  • Monitor sick leave trends
  • Plan leave policies based on usage patterns

Leave Requests by Department​

This chart shows the top 10 departments by leave count. Use this to:

  • Compare leave usage across departments
  • Identify departments with high leave rates
  • Ensure adequate staffing in high-leave departments