Criterion for Remote & Hybrid Workforce Management: Ensuring Productivity Everywhere

The rise of remote and hybrid work models demands HR systems that extend beyond the traditional office. Criterion HCM delivers a unified solution tailored for distributed teams—combining precise time tracking, seamless virtual onboarding, continuous performance management, engagement tools, and compliance controls in a single cloud-native platform.

1. Accurate Time & Attendance Across Any Location

• Geofenced & Mobile Clock-In: Remote employees use the Criterion mobile app to clock in/out within defined work zones or via approved devices—eliminating buddy-punching and ensuring reliable hours.
• Automated Overtime Alerts: As employees approach overtime thresholds, Criterion sends real-time notifications to both staff and managers—preventing unexpected labor costs.
• Global Time Zones & Round-The-Clock Support: Whether you manage a team in Chicago, Berlin, or Bangalore, Criterion normalizes punches to a unified company time standard—simplifying payroll integration and audit reporting.

2. Virtual Onboarding & Continuous Engagement

• Preboarding Portals: After offer acceptance, new hires access personalized Criterion portals to complete tax forms, e-sign policy acknowledgments, and watch welcome videos—building connection before Day One.
• Role-Specific Task Checklists: Automate equipment requests, IT access approvals, and mentor assignments for virtual hires—tracking completion status transparently for HR and managers.
• Pulse-Survey Integration: Deploy brief engagement surveys at key milestones—30-, 60-, and 90-day marks—so people teams can gauge remote employee sentiment and act on feedback promptly.

3. Performance Management & Goal Alignment

• OKR & Goal Cascading: Define high-level objectives in Criterion, then cascade them to remote teams and individuals—ensuring everyone works toward shared outcomes regardless of location.
• Real-Time Feedback & Recognition: Colleagues send “kudos” via the Criterion platform, and managers provide on-the-fly coaching notes—fostering a culture of continuous improvement in dispersed teams.
• Virtual Review Cycles: Schedule and conduct 360° reviews through Criterion, collecting input from peers, direct reports, and stakeholders—maintaining objectivity and fairness from anywhere.

4. Learning & Development for Distributed Talent

• Cloud-Hosted Course Library: Deliver e-learning modules, webinars, and micro-learning directly in Criterion, accessible on desktop or mobile—so remote employees upskill without VPN hassles.
• Automated Certification Tracking: Monitor expiration dates for compliance trainings (e.g., cybersecurity, workplace safety) and send automated renewal reminders—ensuring no remote team falls out of compliance.
• Peer-Mentoring Programs: Match remote newcomers with veteran team members through Criterion’s mentor-matching engine, scheduling virtual meetups and tracking mentorship task completion.

5. Compliance & Data Security in a Remote World

• Role-Based Access Controls: Grant granular permissions so managers see only their direct reports’ profiles, while HR retains enterprise-wide visibility—protecting sensitive information across home networks.
• Audit-Ready Logs: Criterion records every action—clock-in/out, form signature, performance change—with timestamps and IP addresses, building an immutable audit trail for remote compliance checks.
• Global Regulatory Engine: Automatically enforce local labor laws—meal-break requirements, statutory leave entitlements, and overtime rules—tailored to each employee’s jurisdiction, even when they work internationally.