Balance Of Remote Work Requests

Overview

Below is a clear, business-focused explanation of the “Balance Of Remote Work Requests” report in Dafater HR, written for managers, HR teams, and decision-makers.

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Report: Balance Of Remote Work Requests

Module: Dafater HR
Report Type: Script Report
Based On: Remote Work Application

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1. What Business Information This Report Provides

The Balance Of Remote Work Requests report shows how many remote work days each employee is entitled to, has already used, and still has available within a defined period.

It gives a consolidated view of remote work usage across the organization, helping the business understand: - How remote work benefits are being utilized - Whether employees are exceeding or underutilizing their allowed remote work days - The remaining remote work balance at any point in time

This report supports fair policy enforcement and workforce planning.

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2. When and Why to Use This Report

When to Use

• During monthly or quarterly HR reviews
• Before approving new remote work requests
• While planning team capacity and on-site coverage
• During policy audits or compliance checks

Why to Use

• To ensure remote work policies are applied consistently
• To avoid overuse of remote work that could affect operations
• To support informed approval or rejection of new requests
• To monitor employee engagement and flexibility benefits

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3. Key Columns and Their Business Meaning

Although column names may vary slightly, the report typically includes:

• Employee
  Identifies the employee requesting or using remote work.

• Department / Team
  Helps managers assess remote work usage at a team or departmental level.

• Total Allowed Remote Work Days
  The maximum number of remote work days the employee is entitled to for the selected period, based on company policy.

• Used Remote Work Days
  The number of remote work days already approved and consumed.

• Remaining Balance
  The number of remote work days still available to the employee.
  This is the key decision-making column.

• Period (Month / Year / Date Range)
  Indicates the timeframe for which the balance is calculated.

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4. Available Filters and Their Business Purpose

Common filters include:

• Employee
  To check the balance for a specific individual before approving new requests.

• Department
  To understand remote work usage across teams and ensure adequate on-site staffing.

• Date Range / Period
  To review balances for a specific month, quarter, or year.

• Company / Location
  Useful for organizations with multiple entities or offices and different remote work policies.

These filters help HR and managers focus on relevant data and make quicker, more accurate decisions.

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5. How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions

• High Remaining Balance
  Indicates employees are not fully using their remote work benefit.
  This may signal operational constraints, lack of awareness, or cultural resistance.

• Low or Zero Balance
  Shows employees have used most or all of their allowed remote work days.
  Managers should be cautious when approving further requests.

• Negative or Overused Balance (if allowed)
  Highlights potential policy violations or exceptions that require review.

• Department-Level Trends
  If one department consistently uses more remote work, it may need workload or staffing adjustments.

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6. Common Use Cases and Scenarios

• Manager Review Before Approval
  A manager checks an employee’s remaining balance before approving a new remote work request.

• HR Policy Monitoring
  HR reviews the report monthly to ensure remote work policies are followed consistently.

• Workforce Planning
  Leadership uses the report to balance remote and on-site staff, especially during peak business periods.

• Employee Discussions
  Used during performance or engagement discussions to review benefit utilization.

• Audit and Compliance
  Helps demonstrate that remote work benefits are tracked and managed according to company rules.

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Summary

The Balance Of Remote Work Requests report in Dafater HR provides a clear, reliable view of remote work entitlement, usage, and remaining balance. It enables better decision-making, supports fair policy enforcement, and helps maintain operational efficiency while offering employees flexible work options.

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Report Information

• Module: Dafater HR
• Related DocType: Remote Work Application
• Report Type: Script Report
• Standard: Yes