Produce-Employee-Attendance
ESR Generator – Produce Employee Attendance
Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The ESR Generator’s Produce Employee Attendance action in WeHub creates ESR-compliant attendance files.
Configure identifiers, source codes, and period settings to generate outputs for NHS ESR workforce reporting.
Overview
The Produce Employee Attendance action generates ESR-formatted attendance files for submission to NHS ESR (Electronic Staff Record).
It ensures compliance with ESR file standards and supports configuration of trust identifiers, system codes, and reporting periods.
This action is essential for healthcare organizations to automate time, attendance, and workforce management reporting.
⚙️ Configuration Options
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Label | String | Custom name for the node (e.g., "Generate Monthly Attendance"). |
| trustIdentifier | String | Unique trust identifier code used in ESR reporting. |
| sourceSystemCode | String | Code representing the source system producing the attendance data. |
| periodType | String | Defines the reporting period type (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). |
| seed | Integer | Numeric seed value for deterministic file generation (default 0). |
💡 Example Use Cases
- Healthcare (NHS) → Generate monthly attendance records for submission to ESR.
- HR & Payroll → Automate staff attendance reporting workflows.
- Ops → Create ESR-compliant attendance data for testing or workforce integration.
FAQ
Q: What output format is generated?
A: Files are generated in the ESR flat-file format expected by NHS ESR.
Q: What’s the purpose of the seed field?
A: It ensures deterministic generation of test data, useful for validation and UAT.
Q: Can I align multiple period types?
A: Yes, set the periodType based on reporting requirements (e.g., weekly or monthly).
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