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BizEdge allows administrators to define lateness policies and assign work schedules to employees, ensuring that the system correctly reflects each employee&#8217;s working pattern and calculates attendance data accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> To configure Attendance, navigate to the attendance configuration area on the BizEdge Dashboard and select the Lateness Policy option. This feature helps you clearly define and monitor punctuality standards within your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>To update an employee\u2019s work schedule, navigate to the People App on the BizEdge Dashboard and open the employee\u2019s profile. Within the profile, locate the Work Schedule section and ensure that the correct schedule is selected and properly configured to &#8216;Shift.&#8217; It is important to ensure that the schedule reflects the employee\u2019s actual working pattern. 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