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Employee Hours and HR Basics for Small Businesses

Tracking who worked when shouldn't involve paper timesheets and text messages. This guide covers the HR basics every small business needs and how Proximent HRM handles them.

Employee Hours and HR Basics for Small Businesses
01
The basics

What is HRM software?

HRM (human resource management) software keeps employee information, hours, and schedules in one place, so payroll and planning are based on accurate records.

02
Checklist

Signs you need an HR system

  • Hours are reported by text, paper, or memory.
  • Employee contact details are scattered across phones.
  • Scheduling conflicts and missed events keep happening.
  • Onboarding a new hire means repeating the same paperwork.

Sound familiar? Tell us how your business runs.

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The system

How Proximent HRM helps

Employee profiles

Each team member has one profile with their details and role.

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Clocked hours

Employees clock in and out, and hours are recorded automatically.

Calendar and events

Shared calendars keep schedules and company events visible.

Team Comms add-on

Add team messaging for $15 more alongside HRM.

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Process

How it works

  1. 01

    Talk to us

    Tell us how your business runs today and what slows you down. Use the contact form — no commitment.

  2. 02

    We map your workflow

    We list the tools you need and set them up around your process, roles, and reports.

  3. 03

    Review a prototype

    You try a working version and tell us what to change before anything goes live.

  4. 04

    Launch and support

    Your team starts using it, and we keep maintaining and adjusting it as you grow.

Ready for step one? Send us a message.

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Pricing

What it costs

  • One price. Unlimited users — no per-seat fees.
  • Full software suite: $40 per month.
  • Individual platforms: $10 per month each.
  • Team Comms add-on with HRM: +$15 per month.
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Questions

Common questions

Do I pay per employee?

No. One price covers unlimited users.

Can employees use it on their phones?

Yes. The workspace works on phones as well as computers.