Overview

The Positions module creates an "ideal" or "theoretical" structure of the company that is independent of the people holding the positions in question.

Use of this module is optional.

You can manage your employees without resorting to their positions. However, using positions is helpful in management and budget planning. See the Positions module concepts for more information.

Current terminology in human resources is often ambiguous and the word position is often used to refer to what we call a job. The definition and the difference between a job (job title) and a position is explained in the Jobs module concepts.

Data

The data comes from the POS file. It contains one record per position. The JOBHIST file in which employee movements are found serves as a link between the person and the position held.

Operation

Input screen

To access the Positions input screen: Data | Positions... main menu
Person | Position navigation pane

See also

POS file fields
Select position dialog box
Employment module
Positions reports
Configurable options
Related tables