What is shift differential in SAP (IS-R-WFM - Retail Workforce Management)?

SAP Term: shift differential

• Component: IS-R-WFM

• Component Name: Retail Workforce Management

• Description: Additional compensation in hours or in currency for time worked within a defined period of time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shift differential is a feature of SAP IS-R-WFM Retail Workforce Management that allows employers to pay employees an additional amount for working certain shifts. This additional amount is usually based on the difficulty of the shift, such as working overnight or on weekends. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Shift differential can be set up in SAP IS-R-WFM Retail Workforce Management by defining the shift types and associated pay rates. This can be done in the “Shift Differential” tab of the “Workforce Management” module. Once the shift types and associated pay rates have been defined, they can be assigned to employees in the “Employee Master Data” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up shift differential in SAP IS-R-WFM Retail Workforce Management, it is important to ensure that all shift types and associated pay rates are accurately defined. This will ensure that employees are paid correctly for their shifts. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up shift differential in SAP IS-R-WFM Retail Workforce Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/IS_R_WFM/1.0/en-US/f9f8d7a3c2b14e6f9a7d3c2b8e5f9a7d.html