Planning vs Attendance
Compare planned hours with actual work time to understand operational and cost variance.
What this report is for
Planning Attendance compares planned time from Planning with actual worked time from Attendances so teams can measure both hour and cost variance.
Key metrics
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Planned Time | Total scheduled hours. |
| Attendance Time | Total actual worked hours. |
| Time Difference | Difference between actual and planned hours. |
| Planned Cost | Planned labor cost based on hourly cost. |
| Attendance Cost | Actual labor cost based on hourly cost. |
| Cost Difference | Difference between actual and planned labor cost. |
Open and read the report
Key points
• Go to Planning → Reporting → Planning / Attendance Analysis.
• Use Pivot for multi-dimensional analysis and Graph for trends.
• Group by Employee to find who regularly works above or below plan.
• Group by Department to see which departments have the largest gaps.
Interpret variance
Key points
• Time Difference > 0 usually means actual work exceeded the plan because of overtime or outdated schedules.
• Time Difference < 0 usually means employees worked less than planned because of absence or over-allocation.
• Cost Difference is a fast indicator for hourly labor budget control.
Usage tips
Key points
• Standardize attendance processes so the source data is trustworthy.
• Publish Planning early and review variance weekly.
• Prioritize teams with large Cost Difference across multiple periods.