Departments, Jobs, Crews, Classes and Crafts.

Department:[000-zzz]

The DEPARTMENT allows the collective grouping of EMPLOYEES primarily for reporting purposes. The DEPARTMENT is assigned by the user. DEPARTMENT is not utilized during TIMECARD processing; however, many reports may be sorted and selected on the DEPARTMENT column.

For example, by assigning the DEPARTMENT number '01' to the accounting department and '02' to the sales department, the user can generate reports, both detail and summary, for each of the departments, separately or combined.

Note: Examples of usage, such as the DEPARTMENT example above, represents neither a restriction nor a recommendation unless otherwise noted.

Job:[000-zzz]

JOB allows the collective grouping of EMPLOYEES into their JOB assignments. JOBS are assigned by the Company. Unlike DEPARTMENT, however, JOB is designed to reflect a current project, task or location for an EMPLOYEE or CREW and is part of TIMECARD processing. An EMPLOYEE'S JOB may change from time to time, whereas the Department designation is not normally changed.

Crew:[0000-zzzz]

The CREW generally reflects a location or work force under a single supervisor (or foreman).

Class:[000-zzz]

The CLASS designates an EMPLOYEE'S position, skill (or pay) level. Examples might be Supervisor, Foreman, Journeyman, Apprentice etc.

Craft:[000-zzz]

The CRAFT specifies an EMPLOYEE'S talents, profession or trade. Examples might be Painter, Carpenter, Doctor etc.

Note: CREWS, CLASSES, and CRAFTS are assigned by the user. They should be well thought out to allow for future growth and diversity requirements.