Work management device and work management method

Abstract

To enable employers and employees to manage their work in a way that suits them.SOLUTION: A work management device comprises: a work completion notification receiving unit that receives notification that a worker has completed work under an employer's instruction; a work attitude acquisition unit that acquires a result of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude by the employer after the work completion notification receiving unit receives the notification that the worker has completed work; a point accumulation unit that accumulates points for each worker based on the result of the evaluation of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition unit; and a reward applying unit that applies reward based on the points accumulated for each worker.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a work management device and a work management method. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Hitherto, a job information search system capable of inexpensively and quickly providing job information for part-time work and the like has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-73868 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, there has been a demand for a job information search system relating to the prior art that is easier to use from the perspective of both employers and job seekers, and there has also been a demand for using such a job information search system to manage work situations.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a work management device and a work management method that enable both employers and employees to manage work in an appropriate manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (A1) One aspect of the present invention is a work management device comprising: a working time acquisition unit that acquires the number of hours worked by a worker in one day; an employment contract conditions acquisition unit that acquires employment contract conditions; a planned payment amount calculation unit that calculates a planned payment amount to be paid to the worker from the employer that employs the worker as compensation for work based on the time acquired by the working time acquisition unit and the employment contract conditions acquired by the employment contract conditions acquisition unit; a withholding tax determination unit that determines whether the planned payment amount calculated by the planned payment amount calculation unit is subject to withholding tax; a payment amount determination unit that determines the planned payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker if it is not subject to withholding tax, and determines the amount obtained by deducting the withholding tax from the planned payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker if it is subject to withholding tax; and a presentation unit that presents the amount determined by the payment amount determination unit to at least either the worker or the employer.

[0007] (A2) In another aspect of the present invention, in the work management device described in (A1) above, the presentation unit presents to the employer, for each worker, the amount to be paid to the worker as compensation for work performed in a specified year, and whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued depending on whether or not tax was withheld in that year.

[0008] (A3) Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, in the work management device described in (A1) or (A2) above, the presentation unit presents, before the worker performs work, the amount to be paid by the employer to the worker according to the scheduled working hours and whether or not a withholding tax certificate is required, and, after the worker performs work, presents, after the worker performs work, the amount to be paid by the employer to the worker according to the working hours and whether or not a withholding tax certificate is required, and if the whether or not a withholding tax certificate is required before and after work is different, the presentation unit highlights the difference.

[0009] (A4) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a work management device as described in any of (A1) to (A3) above, wherein the presentation unit presents to the worker, for each employer, the amount to be paid to the worker as compensation for work performed in a specified fiscal year and whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued depending on whether or not tax was withheld in that fiscal year.

[0010] (A5) Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, in the work management device described in any of (A1) to (A4) above, the work time acquisition unit further acquires information regarding the worker's work start time, and further includes a difference calculation unit that compares the estimated payment amount calculated based on the worker's work start time and the current time with the amount subject to withholding tax to calculate the difference, and a notification unit that notifies at least either the worker or the employer when the amount is likely to be subject to withholding tax based on the difference calculation result by the difference calculation unit.

[0011] (A6) Another aspect of the present invention is a work management device that includes a work time acquisition unit that acquires the number of hours a worker works in a day; a scheduled payment calculation unit that calculates a scheduled payment amount to be paid to the worker by the employer that employs the worker in exchange for work; a withholding tax determination unit that determines whether the scheduled payment amount calculated by the scheduled payment calculation unit is subject to withholding tax; a payment amount determination unit that determines the scheduled payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker if it is not subject to withholding tax, and determines the amount obtained by deducting the withholding tax from the scheduled payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker if it is subject to withholding tax; and a presentation unit that presents the amount determined by the payment amount determination unit to at least either the worker or the employer.

[0012] (A7) Another aspect of the present invention is a work management method comprising: a working hours acquisition step of acquiring the hours worked by a worker in one day; an employment contract terms acquisition step of acquiring employment contract terms; a planned payment amount calculation step of calculating a planned payment amount to be paid to the worker from the employer employing the worker as compensation for work, based on the time acquired in the working hours acquisition step and the employment contract terms acquired in the employment contract terms acquisition step; a withholding tax determination step of determining whether the planned payment amount calculated in the planned payment amount calculation step is subject to withholding tax; a payment amount determination step of determining, if not subject to withholding tax, the planned payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker, and, if subject to withholding tax, the amount obtained by deducting the withholding tax from the planned payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer to the worker; and a presentation step of presenting the amount determined in the payment amount determination step to at least either the worker or the employer.

[0013] (B1) One aspect of the present invention is a work management device that includes a work completion notification receiving unit that receives notification that a worker has completed work under the instructions of an employer, a work attitude acquisition unit that acquires the results of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude by the employer after the work completion notification receiving unit receives the notification that the worker has completed work, a point accumulation unit that accumulates points for each worker based on the results of the evaluation of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition unit, and a reward awarding unit that awards rewards based on the points accumulated for each worker.

[0014] (B2) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a job recruitment and job search support device as described in (B1) above, further comprising a questionnaire output unit that outputs a questionnaire about the worker's work attitude to the employer after the work completion notification receiving unit receives a notification that work has been completed, and the work attitude acquisition unit acquires the results of the employer's responses to the questionnaire output by the questionnaire output unit as a result of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude.

[0015] (B3) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a job recruitment and job search support device described in (B1) or (B2) above, further comprising a rank management unit that manages a rank assigned to each worker according to points accumulated for each worker, and the reward granting unit grants rewards according to the rank assigned to each worker.

[0016] (B4) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (B1) to (B3) above, further comprising a job information presentation unit that presents information corresponding to the points accumulated for each worker to the employer along with the job information.

[0017] (B5) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (B1) to (B4) above, the employer can set a weight for the points to be accumulated for each worker when the worker works under the employer's instructions, and the reward awarded by the reward awarding unit with the weight added by the employer is paid by the employer.

[0018] (B6) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in (B5) above, the job information presentation unit further presents to the employer, together with the job information, the ease of accumulating points according to the weighting set by the employer.

[0019] (B7) Another aspect of the present invention is a work management method having a work completion notification receiving process for receiving notification that a worker has completed work under the instructions of an employer, a work attitude acquisition process for acquiring the results of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude by the employer after the notification that work has been completed is received by the work completion notification receiving process, a point accumulation process for accumulating points for each worker according to the results of the evaluation of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition process, and a reward awarding process for awarding rewards according to the points accumulated for each worker.

[0020] (C1) One aspect of the present invention is a work management device that includes a work schedule information acquisition unit that acquires, for each worker, the schedule of work to be done during a specified period, the expected amount of money to be earned as compensation for that work, and information indicating the type of work; a work performance information acquisition unit that acquires, for each worker, the actual work done during the specified period, the actual amount of money to be earned as compensation for that work, and information indicating the type of work; and a presentation unit that presents the expected amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit, the actual amount acquired by the work performance information acquisition unit, and the combined amount of the expected amount and the actual amount, together with the information indicating the type of work.

[0021] (C2) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in (C1) above, the presentation unit presents, together with the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit, a cancel button that transitions to a cancellation screen for the work.

[0022] (C3) In another aspect of the present invention, in the job recruitment and job search support device described in (C1) or (C2) above, the cancel button is presented for each job recruitment.

[0023] (C4) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (C1) to (C3) above, the presentation unit presents at least one of the projected amount, actual amount, or total amount presented in a list for each employer in response to the worker's operation.

[0024] (C5) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (C1) to (C4) above, wherein the presentation unit, in response to an operation by a worker, presents the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit or the actual amount acquired by the work actual information acquisition unit, together with a job information search button that transitions to a job information screen presenting job information posted by the employer of the work.

[0025] (C6) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a recruitment and job search support device according to any one of (C1) to (C5) above, wherein the types of work include at least regular part-time work and spot part-time work.

[0026] (C7) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a work management method having a work schedule information acquisition step of acquiring, for each worker, work schedules for a specified period, an expected amount of money to be obtained as compensation for the work, and information indicating the type of work; a work actual result information acquisition step of acquiring, for each worker, actual work performed for the specified period, the actual amount of money to be obtained as compensation for the work, and information indicating the type of work; and a presentation step of presenting the expected amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition step, the actual amount acquired by the work actual result information acquisition step, and the total amount of the expected amount and the actual amount, together with the information indicating the type of work.

[0027] (D1) One aspect of the present invention is a work management device that includes a planned working time acquisition unit that acquires planned working hours indicated in the terms of an employment contract; an actual working time acquisition unit that acquires the actual working hours during which a worker actually works in accordance with the terms of the employment contract; and an automatic approval determination unit that queries an employer for approval of the working hours if the difference between the planned working hours acquired by the planned working time acquisition unit and the actual working hours acquired by the actual working time acquisition unit is not within a predetermined range, and that automatically approves the working hours if the difference is within the predetermined range.

[0028] (D2) Furthermore, in one aspect of the present invention, in the job recruitment and job search support device described in (D1) above, the predetermined range used by the automatic approval judgment unit for judgment is smaller when the actual working hours exceed the scheduled working hours than when the actual working hours are short of the scheduled working hours.

[0029] (D3) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in (D1) or (D2) above, the predetermined range used by the automatic approval determination unit for determination varies depending on the industry indicated in the employment contract conditions.

[0030] (D4) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is that in the job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (D1) to (D3) above, the predetermined range used by the automatic approval judgment unit for judgment varies depending on the past work performance of the worker to be judged.

[0031] (D5) In another aspect of the present invention, the employment and job search support device described in any of (D1) to (D4) above further comprises a salary payment unit that pays a salary to a worker when working hours are approved by the employer or automatically approved, and the period from when the worker completes the work that is the subject of evaluation until the salary payment unit pays the salary is shorter when working hours are approved automatically than when working hours are approved by the employer.

[0032] (D6) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a job recruitment and job search support device described in any of (D1) to (D5) above, which comprises a planned working wage acquisition unit that acquires the amount of wage according to the planned working hours indicated in the employment contract conditions, an actual working wage acquisition unit that acquires the amount of wage according to the actual working hours during which the worker actually performs work according to the employment contract conditions, and an automatic approval determination unit that queries the employer for approval of the working hours if the difference between the amount of wage acquired by the planned working wage acquisition unit and the amount of wage acquired by the actual working wage acquisition unit is not within a predetermined range, and automatically approves if the difference is within the predetermined range.

[0033] (D7) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a work management method having a planned working time acquisition step of acquiring planned working hours indicated in the terms of an employment contract; an actual working time acquisition step of acquiring actual working hours during which the worker actually works in accordance with the terms of the employment contract; and an automatic approval determination step of inquiring of an employer about approval of the working hours if the difference between the planned working hours acquired by the planned working time acquisition step and the actual working hours acquired by the actual working time acquisition step is not within a predetermined range, and automatically approving if the difference is within the predetermined range. [Effects of the Invention]

[0034] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a work management device and a work management method that enable both employers and employees to manage work in an appropriate manner. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a first diagram illustrating an overview of a system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a second diagram illustrating an overview of the system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functions of the work management device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a first flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 6 is a second flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for managing the working hours of workers in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on an employer's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on an employer's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a third display screen displayed on an employer's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a fourth display screen displayed on an employer's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in the system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] 1 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is a functional configuration diagram showing a modified example of the functional configuration of the work management device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the employer device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] 2 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a worker device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 17] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a work management device, employer device, or worker device according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 18] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of evaluation of work attitude performed by the system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of ranks managed by a system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between experience points and ranks accumulated by the system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between ranks managed by the system according to the second embodiment and rank bonuses. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 24] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in the system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in the system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 27]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a third display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in the system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an overview of an automatic attendance time approval function of a work management device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 30] 10 is a first flowchart showing the flow of a system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 31] 10 is a second flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 33] FIG. 10 is a functional configuration diagram showing a modified example of the functional configuration of the work management device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 34] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a work management device according to a fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] [Embodiment] Below, preferred embodiments of a work management device and a work management method according to aspects of the present invention are presented and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that aspects of the present invention are not limited to these embodiments and include various modifications and improvements. In other words, the components described below include those that would be easily conceivable to a person skilled in the art or that are substantially identical, and the components described below can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, in the following drawings, the scale and number of components may differ from the scale and number of the actual components to make each component easier to understand.

[0037] First, the prerequisites for this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a first diagram illustrating an overview of a system according to one embodiment. The system 1 is used by a recruiter / job seeker supporter 2, a recruiter 3, and a job seeker 4. In reality, the system 1 includes a plurality of recruiters 3 and a plurality of job seekers 4. To simplify the explanation, the example shown in the figure illustrates a case where the system 1 is used by one recruiter 3 and one job seeker 4.

[0039] Furthermore, it is preferable that system 1 is realized by a computer system. When system 1 is realized by a computer system, the device operated by recruiter and job search supporter 2 will be referred to as recruiter and job search support device 20, the device operated by recruiter 3 will be referred to as recruiting device 30, and the device operated by job seeker 4 will be referred to as job search device 40.

[0040] The recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 supports each of the multiple recruiters 3 and multiple job seekers 4 included in the system 1 in determining appropriate work schedules.

[0041] The recruiter 3 is a person who uses the system 1 in search of labor. The recruiter 3 may be a company, etc. The recruiter 3 may hire multiple job seekers 4. In this case, the recruiter 3 can also be said to be an employer who hires workers. In other words, the recruiter 3 is a recruiter in relation to those who have not yet been hired, and an employer in relation to those who have already been hired.

[0042] A job seeker 4 uses the system 1 in search of job information. A job seeker 4 may be an individual who provides labor. A job recruiter 3 may be employed by multiple job seekers 4. In this case, the job seeker 4 can also be said to be a worker who provides labor. In other words, a job seeker 4 is a job seeker in relation to someone who has not yet been hired, and a worker in relation to someone who has already been hired.

[0043] The recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 supports finding a combination of multiple recruiters 3 and multiple job seekers 4 that meets their mutual requirements. After finding a combination that meets their mutual requirements, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 supports the procedures up until the actual start of employment. Furthermore, after employment begins, if a job seeker 4 is unable to provide labor on the scheduled work day, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 will help find another job seeker 4. In other words, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 provides a wide range of support to meet the supply and demand for labor between recruiters 3 and job seekers 4.

[0044] As an example, when the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 receives a request to post a job from one recruiter 3, it presents the job information to multiple job seekers 4 using the system 1. Furthermore, when the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 receives an application from one job seeker 4, it inquires with the recruiter 3 about whether or not the job seeker 4 will be hired, along with information about the job seeker 4. Once the decision is made to hire the job seeker 4, the recruiter 3 gives work instructions to the job seeker 4, and the job seeker 4 works under the work instructions of the recruiter 3.

[0045] FIG. 2 is a second diagram for explaining an overview of the system according to this embodiment. This diagram shows the relationship after the recruiter 3 has confirmed the employment of the job seeker 4 in the above-mentioned system 1. The recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 continues to manage work after the employment is confirmed, and therefore becomes the work manager 2A. In other words, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 and the work manager 2A can be said to be the same person. Furthermore, after the employment is confirmed, the recruiter 3 becomes the employer 3A. In other words, the recruiter 3 and the employer 3A can be said to be the same person. Furthermore, after the employment is confirmed, the job seeker 4 becomes the worker 4A. In other words, the job seeker 4 and the worker 4A can be said to be the same person.

[0046] Employer 3A is the person who employs worker 4A. Employer 3A gives work instructions to worker 4A. Employer 3A also notifies work manager 2A that it has hired worker 4A, obtains information about the work status of worker 4A from work manager 2A, and views the obtained information.

[0047] Worker 4A is employed by employer 3A. Worker 4A performs work based on work instructions from worker 4A. Worker 4A also notifies work manager 2A of his or her work status. The notification of work status may include notification of work start time, work end time, etc. Worker 4A can also view his or her own work status managed by work manager 2A.

[0048] The work manager 2A manages the work that a worker 4A performs for an employer 3A. Here, an employer 3A may employ multiple workers 4A. Furthermore, a worker 4A may be employed by multiple employers 3A. The work manager 2A presents the work status of each worker 4A in a unified manner to an employer 3A that employs multiple workers 4A, and presents the status of work performed under each employer 3A in a unified manner to workers 4A employed by multiple employers 3A.

[0049] Note that the system 1 is not limited to the above example, and may have functions either before or after employment is confirmed. In other words, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 and the work manager 2A, the recruiter 3 and the employer 3A, and the job seeker 4 and the worker 4A may be different entities.

[0050] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the functions of the work management device according to this embodiment. The work management device 20A has at least an automatic payroll calculation function 5, a worker evaluation function 6, a work information central management function 7, and an attendance time automatic approval function 8. These functions may operate independently of each other, or may cooperate with each other. Furthermore, the work management device 20A may include any one of these functions, or may include all of these functions. Each of these functions will be described below in order as the first to fourth embodiments.

[0051] [First embodiment] The first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 to 17. In the first embodiment, the automatic payroll calculation function 5 will be described.

[0052] 4 is a first flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the first embodiment. First, with reference to the same figure, the flow up to the hiring decision among the series of flows of the automatic payroll calculation function 5 will be explained.

[0053] (Step S511) First, a shift is created by the recruiter 3. The shift created by the recruiter 3 is a schedule showing the date and time and the workers who will work on that date and time. For a shift, slots for the required number of personnel are prepared for each date and time, and there are slots for which workers have already been assigned and slots for which there are shortages.

[0054] (Step S512) Here, if there is no shortage of slots in the shift (i.e., step S512; NO), the following process is not performed. If there is a shortage of slots in the shift (i.e., step S512; YES), the process proceeds to step S513.

[0055] (Step S513) Next, the recruiter 3 creates a job offer for the shift shortage. The job offer describes the employment conditions.

[0056] (Step S514) Next, the recruiter 3 sends the created job offer to the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 and requests that the job offer information be posted.

[0057] (Step S515) Next, upon receiving a request to post job information from the employer 3, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 posts the job information. The job information may be posted on a job information posting site independently operated by the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2, or may be posted through another platform.

[0058] (Step S516) The job seeker 4 browses the job information and searches for the job information that he or she desires. When the job seeker 4 finds the job information that he or she desires, he or she applies to the recruitment and job seeking supporter 2.

[0059] (Step S517) When the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 accepts the application from the job seeker 4, the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 presents information about the job seeker 4 to the recruiting party 3.

[0060] (Step S518) Based on the information from the job seeker recruitment supporter 2, the recruiter 3 determines whether to hire or reject the job seeker 4.

[0061] (Step S519) The recruiter 3 sends the result of the decision as to whether to hire or reject the job seeker 4 to the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2.

[0062] (Step S520) The recruiter / job seeker supporter 2 sends the job seeker 4 the result of the decision by the recruiter 3 as to whether the job seeker has been hired or rejected.

[0063] 5 is a second flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the first embodiment. Next, with reference to the same figure, the flow after work (which may be on the day of work, for example) will be explained, out of the series of flows of the automatic payroll calculation function 5. Note that the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2, recruiter 3, and job seeker 4 in the first flowchart described above correspond to the work manager 2A, employer 3A, and worker 4A in the second flowchart.

[0064] (Step S521) First, the worker 4A makes an application at his / her workplace regarding work such as coming to work, taking a break, and leaving work. The application may be made using a work time tallying machine (time recorder) installed at the workplace.

[0065] FIG. 6 shows an example of a display screen for managing worker working hours in the system according to the first embodiment. An example of a work-related application, such as attendance, breaks, and clock-out, made by worker 4A will be described with reference to the same figure. The same figure shows reference numeral D51, which is an example of the configuration of a work time tabulation machine installed at the workplace. This configuration may be displayed electronically on a display, or may be provided as a device with physical buttons.

[0066] Code D51 includes buttons D511 to D514 for selecting work status, code D515 for displaying working hours, and code D516 for confirming working hours. Code D51 is a screen for managing the work status of Mr. / Ms. XX. Worker 4A may log in using his / her own ID or the like to manage his / her own work status.

[0067] Symbol D511 is the clock-in button. Worker 4A confirms the start time of work by operating this button when arriving at work. Symbol D512 is the break start button. Worker 4A can specify the start of break time and exclude break time from working hours by operating this button when starting a break. Symbol D513 is the break end button. Worker 4A can specify the end of break time and exclude it from working hours by operating this button when ending a break.

[0068] Reference symbol D515 displays the actual working hours that worker 4A has worked to date. The actual working hours may be the time from when worker 4A started working until the current time. Reference symbol D516 is a button that worker 4A uses to confirm the work for that day. Returning to Figure 5, we will continue to explain the flow of automatic payroll calculation function 5.

[0069] (Step S522) When the working hours for the day, that is, the actual working hours, are determined, the worker 4A transfers the working hours to the work manager 2A.

[0070] (Step S523) After obtaining the actual working hours from the worker 4A, the work manager 2A calculates the estimated payment amount. The estimated payment amount may be calculated using the actual working hours of the worker 4A and the hourly wage of the worker 4A, for example, the hourly wage stipulated in the labor contract concluded between the employer 3A and the worker 4A.

[0071] (Step S524) The work manager 2A transfers the calculated estimated payment amount to the worker 4A.

[0072] (Step S525) The worker 4A is presented with the estimated payment amount transferred in step S524. This presentation may be made, for example, on the worker 4A's personal page, or on the display screen D51 of the work time tabulator (time recorder) or the like shown in FIG.

[0073] (Step S526) The worker 4A checks the proposed payment amount, and if there are no problems, presses the confirmation button. If there are problems, the worker 4A writes down the revised amount and the reason, etc.

[0074] (Step S527) The worker 4A transfers the determined amount to the work manager 2A.

[0075] (Step S528) If the salary payment amount is 9,300 yen or more (i.e., step S528; YES), the process proceeds to step S529. If the salary payment amount is not 9,300 yen or more (i.e., step S528; NO), the process proceeds to step S530. Note that 9,300 yen is the amount excluding transportation expenses. This amount is the amount subject to withholding tax, and if the amount to be withheld changes due to legal changes, etc., it may change in accordance with such changes.

[0076] (Step S529) In this case, the work manager 2A determines that tax has been withheld.

[0077] (Step S530) In this case, the work manager 2A determines that no tax will be withheld.

[0078] (Step S531) The work manager 2A notifies the employer 3A and the worker 4A of the payment amount depending on the result of the determination as to whether or not tax was withheld. If tax was withheld, the amount withheld is notified to the employer 3A and the worker 4A. If tax was not withheld, the amount not withheld is notified to the employer 3A and the worker 4A.

[0079] (Step S532) The employer 3A transfers the amount notified in step S531 to the account of the worker 4A.

[0080] (Step S533) Worker 4A checks the amount transferred in step S532 in his / her bank account, on his / her personal page of this service, etc.

[0081] By using the method described above, the work manager 2A can instantly determine whether or not tax is withheld and pay the salary in an amount appropriate to whether or not tax is withheld. In this case, the employer 3A and the employee 4A can check information regarding whether or not tax is withheld on their respective personal pages. An example of the display screen will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 12.

[0082] 7 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on the employer's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that the employer 3A can check on the My Page will be described. Reference numeral D52 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen displayed on the employer's My Page. Reference numeral D52 includes reference numerals D521 to D528 as components of the screen.

[0083] Reference numeral D521 indicates today's date. In the example shown in the figure, today's date is "2024 / 03 / 27." Since the figure shows the schedule from 2024 / 03 / 28 to 2024 / 04 / 01, it can be said that employer 3A is viewing future schedules.

[0084] Reference symbols D522 to D528 indicate planned payment information for each job offer. Specifically, reference symbol D522 indicates the planned work date, reference symbol D523 indicates the name of worker 4A, reference symbol D524 indicates the hourly wage stipulated in the employment contract with worker 4A, reference symbol D525 indicates the working hours (planned for the future, actual for the past), reference symbol D526 indicates the planned payment amount, reference symbol D527 indicates the confirmed payment amount, and reference symbol D528 indicates the planned withholding tax.

[0085] More specifically, the first schedule P11 has a date of “2024 / 03 / 28,” a name of “Mr. A,” an hourly wage of “1,600 yen,” working hours of “3 hours,” a planned payment of “4,800 yen,” a final payment amount of “-,” and planned withholding tax of “none.” The second schedule P12 has a date of “2024 / 03 / 29,” a name of “Mr. B,” an hourly wage of “1,400 yen,” working hours of “5 hours,” a planned payment amount of “7,000 yen,” a final payment amount of “-,” and planned withholding tax of “none.” For the third schedule P13, the date is "2024 / 04 / 01", the name is "Mr. C", the hourly wage is "1,800 yen", the working hours are "6 hours", the planned payment amount is "10,800 yen", the confirmed payment amount is "-", and the planned withholding tax is "Yes".

[0086] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on the employer's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that the employer 3A can check on the My Page will be described. Reference symbol D53 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen displayed on the employer's My Page. Reference symbol D53 is an example of a screen that will be displayed three days later (2024 / 03 / 30) on the display screen of reference symbol D52 described above. On 2024 / 03 / 30, of the first schedule P11 to the third schedule P13, the first schedule P11 and the second schedule P12 have become past schedules, and their actual results have been confirmed. In the explanation of reference symbol D53, explanations of matters similar to those of reference symbol D52 may be omitted.

[0087] Here, for the first schedule P11 and the second schedule P12, the withholding tax schedule was "no" at the work schedule stage. However, whether or not tax is withheld changes depending on the actual working hours. In fact, the working hours for the first schedule P11 were 6 hours, and the working hours for the second schedule P12 were 5 hours. As the working hours for the first schedule P11 became 6 hours, the scheduled payment amount became 9,600 yen, which is more than 9,300 yen, and the withholding tax schedule was changed to "yes." In this case, some kind of highlighting may be used to indicate the change in whether or not tax is withheld. In the illustrated example, the symbols D525, D527, and D528 in the first schedule P11 are highlighted.

[0088] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a third display screen displayed on the employer's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that the employer 3A can check on My Page will be described. Reference numeral D54 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen that is displayed on the employer 3A's My Page at the time of closing the fiscal year. At the time of closing the fiscal year, the display is made in a manner that allows the person to whom the withholding tax slip is to be issued to be identified. Reference numeral D54 comprises reference numerals D541 to D547 as components.

[0089] Code D541 indicates the fiscal year for which the information pertains. In the example shown in the figure, this is "2023 fiscal year." Since the figure shows the results for fiscal year 2023, it can be said that employer 3A is viewing the results for fiscal year 2023 on the screen in question.

[0090] Reference symbols D542 to D548 indicate payment history information for each worker 4A. Specifically, reference symbol D542 indicates the date work was performed, reference symbol D543 indicates the name of worker 4A, reference symbol D544 indicates the hourly wage stipulated in the employment contract with worker 4A, reference symbol D545 indicates the actual hours worked, reference symbol D546 indicates the final payment amount, and reference symbol D547 indicates whether or not tax was withheld.

[0091] More specifically, reference symbol R1A shows the performance of person A. As an example, the date is "2024 / 03 / 28," the name is "Mr. A," the hourly wage is "1,600 yen," the working hours are "6 hours," the final payment amount is "9,600 yen," and withholding tax is "yes." Reference symbol R1B shows the performance of person B. As an example, the date is "2024 / 03 / 29," the name is "Mr. B," the hourly wage is "1,400 yen," the working hours are "5 hours," the final payment amount is "7,000 yen," and withholding tax is "no." Reference symbol R1C shows the performance of person C. As an example, the date is "2024 / 04 / 01", the name is "Mr. C", the hourly wage is "1,800 yen", the working hours are "6 hours", the final payment amount is "10,800 yen", and withholding tax is "Yes".

[0092] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a fourth display screen displayed on the employer's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that the employer 3A can check on My Page will be described. Reference numeral D55 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen that is displayed on the employer 3A's My Page at the time of closing the fiscal year. The employer 3A can check whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued on the display screen shown as reference numeral D55. Reference numeral D55 comprises reference numerals D551 to D554 as components.

[0093] Code D541 indicates the fiscal year for which the information pertains. In the example shown in the same figure, it is "2023 fiscal year." Since the same figure shows the results for fiscal year 2023, it can be said that employer 3A is viewing the results for fiscal year 2023 on screen 0.

[0094] Codes D552 to D554 indicate the total payment amount for each worker 4A in the relevant fiscal year and whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued. Specifically, code D552 indicates the name of worker 4A, code D553 indicates the total payment amount for the relevant fiscal year, and code D554 indicates whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued. Whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued is determined based on whether or not there is a history of a withholding tax certificate being issued for worker 4A indicated by code D552 in the relevant fiscal year.

[0095] More specifically, the total amount paid by Employer 3A to Employee 4A, Mr. A, in fiscal year 2023 is 105,600 yen, so a withholding tax certificate must be issued. Also, the total amount paid by Employer 3A to Employee 4A, Mr. B, in fiscal year 2023 is 502,000 yen, so a withholding tax certificate does not need to be issued. Also, the total amount paid by Employer 3A to Employee 4A, Mr. C, in fiscal year 2023 is 750,800 yen, so a withholding tax certificate must be issued.

[0096] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on a worker's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that worker 4A can check on My Page will be described. Reference symbol D56 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen that is displayed on worker 4A's My Page at the end of the fiscal year. At the end of the fiscal year, a display is made in a manner that allows the user to recognize whether or not a withholding tax slip has been issued for each workplace. Reference symbol D56 comprises reference symbols D561 to D566 as components.

[0097] Code D561 indicates the fiscal year for which the information pertains. In the example shown in the figure, this is "2023 fiscal year." Since the figure shows the results for fiscal year 2023, it can be said that Worker 4A is viewing the results for fiscal year 2023 on the screen in question.

[0098] Reference numerals D562 to D567 indicate payment history information for each job posting. Specifically, reference numeral D562 indicates the date work was performed, reference numeral D563 indicates the place of employment (i.e., the name of employer 3A), reference numeral D564 indicates the hourly wage stipulated in the employment contract between employer 3A and worker 4A, reference numeral D565 indicates the actual hours worked, reference numeral D566 indicates the final payment amount, and reference numeral D567 indicates whether or not tax was withheld.

[0099] More specifically, reference symbol R2A shows the actual work performed on January 15, 2023. The employer for this work is "Company A," the hourly wage is "1,500 yen," the working hours are "5 hours," the final payment amount is "7,500 yen," and there is no withholding tax. Reference symbol R2B shows the actual work performed on January 18, 2023. The employer for this work is "Company B," the hourly wage is "1,300 yen," the working hours are "4 hours," the final payment amount is "5,200 yen," and there is no withholding tax. Code R2C shows the actual work performed on 2023 / 01 / 20. The employer for this work is "Company C," the hourly wage is "1,700 yen," the working hours are "6 hours," the final payment amount is "9,159 yen," and withholding tax is "yes."

[0100] Here, the payment amount for code R2C is 1,700 yen x 6 hours = 10,200 yen, but because withholding tax is applied, 10.21% (1,041 yen) is deducted, leaving a total of 9,159 yen.

[0101] The withholding tax status shown in symbol D567 may be sorted by providing a sort button. By providing the sorting function, worker 4A can check the actual results in order according to whether or not tax was withheld.

[0102] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on a worker's My Page in the system according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a screen that worker 4A can check on My Page will be described. Reference symbol D57 shown in the same figure is an example of a display screen that is displayed on worker 4A's My Page at the time of closing the fiscal year. On the display screen shown as reference symbol D57, worker 4A can check whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be requested. Reference symbol D57 comprises reference symbols D571 to D574 as components.

[0103] Code D571 indicates the fiscal year for which the information pertains. In the example shown in the figure, this is "2023 fiscal year." Since the figure shows the results for fiscal year 2023, it can be said that Worker 4A is viewing the results for fiscal year 2023 on the screen in question.

[0104] Codes D572 to D574 indicate the total amount received in the fiscal year for each employer (i.e., employer 3A) and whether or not a withholding slip is required. Specifically, code D572 indicates the employer (i.e., the name of employer 3A), code D573 indicates the total amount received in the fiscal year, and code D574 indicates whether or not a withholding slip is required. Whether or not a withholding slip is required is determined based on whether or not there was a payment withholding tax received from employer 3A indicated by code D572 in the fiscal year.

[0105] More specifically, the total amount paid by Employer 3A (Company A) to Worker 4A in fiscal year 2023 is 203,600 yen, so a withholding tax certificate is not required. Also, the total amount paid by Employer 3A (Company B) to Worker 4A in fiscal year 2023 is 110,500 yen, so a withholding tax certificate is required. Also, the total amount paid by Employer 3A (Company C) to Worker 4A in fiscal year 2023 is 300,800 yen, so a withholding tax certificate is required.

[0106] FIG. 13 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the work management device according to the first embodiment. With reference to the same diagram, an example of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A for realizing the automatic payroll calculation function 5 described above will be described. The work management device 20A includes a working hours acquisition unit 251, an employment contract conditions acquisition unit 252, a scheduled payment calculation unit 253, a withholding tax determination unit 254, a payment amount determination unit 255, a presentation unit 256, a job offer / job search database 2571, and a payment amount database 2572. Each of these functional units is realized using, for example, electronic circuits. Furthermore, each functional unit may include internal storage means such as semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Furthermore, each function may be realized by a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and software. Although the job offer and job search database 2571 and the payment amount database 2572 are described as being included as part of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A, they may also exist outside the work management device 20A, such as in a virtual memory unit on the cloud.

[0107] The working time acquisition unit 251 acquires the hours worked by the worker 4A in one day. The worker 4A notifies the worker of the hours actually worked by, for example, operating a working time tallying machine (time recorder) having a display screen such as that shown in FIG. 6, and the working time acquisition unit 251 acquires the actual working hours notified by the worker 4A. It is preferable that the actual working hours acquired by the working time acquisition unit 251 include information such as the work start time and work end time.

[0108] The employment contract conditions acquisition unit 252 acquires the employment contract conditions. The employment conditions are those concluded between the employer 3A and the worker 4A. The employment contract conditions acquisition unit 252 may acquire the employment contract conditions, for example, from a job offer / job search database 2571 in which employment conditions are stored.

[0109] The estimated payment amount calculation unit 253 calculates the estimated payment amount as compensation for labor based on the actual working hours acquired by the working hours acquisition unit 251 and the employment contract conditions acquired by the employment contract conditions acquisition unit 252. The estimated payment amount indicates the amount to be paid to the worker 4A by the employer 3A that employs the worker 4A.

[0110] The withholding tax determination unit 254 determines whether or not the scheduled payment amount calculated by the scheduled payment amount calculation unit 253 is subject to withholding tax. Specifically, the withholding tax determination unit 254 determines whether or not the scheduled payment amount is 9,300 yen or more, as in step S528 described above.

[0111] The payment amount determination unit 255 determines the amount to be paid from the employer 3A to the worker 4A depending on whether or not tax is withheld as determined by the withholding tax determination unit 254. Specifically, if tax is not subject to withholding, the payment amount determination unit 255 determines the scheduled payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer 3A to the worker 4A. Furthermore, if tax is subject to withholding, the payment amount determination unit 255 determines the amount obtained by subtracting the withheld amount from the scheduled payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer 3A to the worker 4A. The payment amount determination unit 255 stores the determined payment amount as history in the payment amount database 2572.

[0112] The presentation unit 256 presents the amount determined by the payment amount determination unit 255 to at least either the worker 4A or the employer 3A. The presentation unit 256 may also present the payment amount determined as a history stored in the payment amount database 2572 to at least either the worker 4A or the employer 3A. The presentation unit 256 may also present the amount determined by the payment amount determination unit 255 or the payment amount determined as a history to both the worker 4A and the employer 3A.

[0113] Here, it is preferable that the presentation unit 256 has a sorting function for displaying to the employer 3A. That is, the presentation unit 256 can present to the employer 3A, for each worker 4A, the amount to be paid to the worker 4A as compensation for work performed in a given fiscal year and whether or not a withholding slip needs to be issued depending on whether or not tax was withheld in that fiscal year. In this case, the displayed display screen may be the display screen indicated by reference numeral D54 in FIG. 9 or the display screen indicated by reference numeral D55 in FIG. 10. By displaying in this manner, the employer 3A can easily determine to which worker 4A a withholding slip should be issued.

[0114] The presentation unit 256 may also have a highlighting function (e.g., a highlight function). Highlighting may be performed when the need for issuing a withholding slip differs between the planned and actual work. That is, the presentation unit 256 may present the amount to be paid to the worker 4A from the employer 3A based on the planned working hours and the need for issuing a withholding slip before the worker 4A works, and the amount to be paid to the worker 4A from the employer 3A based on the working hours and the need for issuing a withholding slip after the worker 4A works, and highlight the information if the need for issuing a withholding slip differs before and after the work. By performing such a coordination table, the employer 3A and the worker 4A can easily recognize the change in the presence or absence of a withholding slip.

[0115] In addition, the presentation unit 256 preferably has a sorting function for the display to the worker 4A. That is, the presentation unit 256 can present to the worker 4A, for each employer 3A, the amount to be paid to the worker 4A as compensation for work performed in a given fiscal year and whether or not a withholding tax certificate needs to be issued depending on whether or not tax was withheld in that fiscal year. In this case, the displayed display screen may be the display screen of reference numeral D56 shown in FIG. 11 or the display screen of reference numeral D57 shown in FIG. 12. By displaying in this manner, the worker 4A can easily determine from which employer 3A he or she should request a withholding tax certificate.

[0116] Fig. 14 is a functional configuration diagram showing a modified example of the functional configuration of the work management device according to the first embodiment. The modified example of the work management device 20A will be described with reference to the same figure. The modified example shown in the same figure differs from the configuration shown in Fig. 13 in that it further includes a difference calculation unit 258 and a notification unit 259. In the description given with reference to the same figure, components that have already been described will be given the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0117] The difference calculation unit 258 compares the expected payment amount calculated based on the work start time of worker 4A and the current time with the amount subject to withholding tax (9,300 yen), and calculates the difference. In other words, the difference calculation unit 258 can be said to calculate how close the amount is to the amount subject to withholding tax.

[0118] The notification unit 259 notifies at least either the worker 4A or the employer 3A when the payment amount is likely to be subject to withholding tax, according to the difference calculation result by the difference calculation unit 258. The notification unit 259 may leave the payment amount 10 minutes before the payment amount reaches the amount that will be subject to withholding tax, for example. The notification unit 259 may also be said to issue a notification based on the amount.

[0119] FIG. 15 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the employer device according to the first embodiment. An example of the functional configuration of the employer device 30A will be described with reference to the diagram. The employer device 30A includes an employer device operation acquisition unit 31, an employer device information presentation unit 32, an employer device control unit 33, and an employer device communication unit 34. Each of these functional units is implemented using, for example, electronic circuits. Furthermore, each functional unit may include internal storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Furthermore, each function may be implemented by a computer having a CPU and software.

[0120] The employer device operation acquisition unit 31 acquires operations of the employer 3A. The operations of the employer 3A may be, for example, input operations using a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc., or voice input operations using a microphone, etc. The employer device operation acquisition unit 31 outputs the acquired operation information to the employer device control unit 33.

[0121] The employer device information presentation unit 32 presents information to the employer 3A. The presentation of information by the employer device information presentation unit 32 may be, for example, a visual presentation such as displaying a screen on a display, or an auditory presentation such as outputting audio information from a speaker.

[0122] Based on the operation of employer device control unit 33, employer device communication unit 34 communicates information with recruitment and job search support device 20 via a predetermined communication network. The predetermined communication network may be the Internet, etc. Specifically, employer device communication unit 34 transmits employer device output information to recruitment and job search support device 20 and acquires employer device input information from recruitment and job search support device 20.

[0123] The employer device control unit 33 acquires operation information from the employer device operation acquisition unit 31, and acquires employer device input information from the employer device communication unit 34. The employer device control unit 33 performs predetermined processing based on the acquired information. The employer device control unit 33 presents the results of the predetermined processing to the employer 3A or outputs them to the recruitment and job search support device 20. Specifically, the employer device control unit 33 outputs presentation information to the employer device information presentation unit 32, and outputs employer device output information to the employer device communication unit 34.

[0124] FIG. 16 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the worker device according to the first embodiment. An example of the functional configuration of the worker device 40A will be described with reference to the same figure. The worker device 40A includes a worker device operation acquisition unit 41, a worker device information presentation unit 42, a worker device control unit 43, and a worker device communication unit 44. Each of these functional units is implemented using, for example, electronic circuits. Furthermore, each functional unit may include internal storage means such as semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Furthermore, each function may be implemented by a computer having a CPU and software.

[0125] The worker device operation acquisition unit 41 acquires the operation of the worker 4A. The operation of the worker 4A may be, for example, an input operation using a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc., or a voice input operation using a microphone, etc. The worker device operation acquisition unit 41 outputs the acquired operation information to the worker device control unit 43.

[0126] The worker device information presentation unit 42 presents information to the worker 4A. The presentation of information by the worker device information presentation unit 42 may be, for example, a visual presentation such as displaying a screen on a display, or an auditory presentation such as outputting audio information from a speaker.

[0127] The worker device communication unit 44 communicates information with the recruitment and job search support device 20 via a predetermined communication network based on the operation of the worker device control unit 43. The predetermined communication network may be the Internet or the like. Specifically, the worker device communication unit 44 transmits worker device output information to the recruitment and job search support device 20 and acquires worker device input information from the recruitment and job search support device 20.

[0128] The worker device control unit 43 acquires operation information from the worker device operation acquisition unit 41 and acquires worker device input information from the worker device communication unit 44. The worker device control unit 43 performs predetermined processing based on the acquired information. The worker device control unit 43 presents the results of the predetermined processing to the worker 4A or outputs them to the recruitment and job search support device 20. Specifically, the worker device control unit 43 outputs presentation information to the worker device information presentation unit 42 and outputs worker device output information to the worker device communication unit 44.

[0129] FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the work management device, employer device, or worker device according to the first embodiment. At least some of the functions of the work management device 20A, employer device 30A, or worker device 40A can be implemented using a computer. As shown in the figure, the computer includes a central processing unit 901, RAM 902, an input / output port 903, input / output devices 904 and 905, and a bus 906. The computer itself can be implemented using existing technology. The central processing unit 901 executes instructions contained in a program read from the RAM 902 or the like. In accordance with these instructions, the central processing unit 901 writes data to the RAM 902, reads data from the RAM 902, and performs arithmetic and logical operations. The RAM 902 stores data and programs. Each element in the RAM 902 has an address and can be accessed using the address. RAM stands for "random access memory." The input / output port 903 is a port through which the central processing unit 901 exchanges data with external input / output devices. The input / output devices 904 and 905 are input / output devices. The input / output devices 904 and 905 exchange data with the central processing unit 901 via the input / output port 903. The bus 906 is a common communication path used within the computer. For example, the central processing unit 901 reads and writes data from the RAM 902 via the bus 906. Also, for example, the central processing unit 901 accesses the input / output port via the bus 906. Also, all or part of each functional unit provided in the work management device 20A, employer device 30A, or worker device 40A may be realized using hardware such as an ASIC, PLD, or FPGA. Also, all or part of each functional unit may be realized by a combination of software and hardware.

[0130] [Summary of the first embodiment] According to the above-described embodiment, the work management device 20A is provided with a working time acquisition unit 251 to acquire the hours worked by the worker 4A in one day, an employment contract condition acquisition unit 252 to acquire the employment contract conditions, a planned payment calculation unit 253 to calculate the planned payment amount to be paid to the worker 4A from the employer 3A employing the worker 4A as compensation for work, based on the hours acquired by the working time acquisition unit 251 and the employment contract conditions acquired by the employment contract condition acquisition unit 252, and a withholding tax determination unit 254. The system determines whether the estimated payment amount calculated by the estimated payment amount calculation unit 253 is subject to withholding tax. By providing a payment amount determination unit 255, if the estimated payment amount is not subject to withholding tax, the system determines the estimated payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer 3A to the worker 4A. If the estimated payment amount is subject to withholding tax, the system determines the amount obtained by subtracting the withholding tax from the estimated payment amount as the amount to be paid from the employer 3A to the worker 4A. By providing a presentation unit 256, the system presents the amount determined by the payment amount determination unit 255 to at least either the worker 4A or the employer 3A. By adopting this configuration, this embodiment can automatically calculate payroll based on the conditions (e.g., expertise, tax liability, etc.) set at the time of creating the employment contract, and pay an amount depending on whether withholding tax is to be withheld. Therefore, this embodiment allows both the employer 3A and the worker 4A to manage their labor in an appropriate manner.

[0131] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 18 to 23. In the second embodiment, the worker evaluation function 6 will be described.

[0132] FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the second embodiment. First, a series of flows of the worker evaluation function 6 will be explained with reference to the same figure. This process shows the flow after work scheduled between the employer 3A and the worker 4A is completed. The flow for making work schedules may be as shown in FIG. 4.

[0133] (Step S611) First, the work manager 2A displays a work attitude evaluation screen on the employer 3A's personal page.

[0134] (Step S612) The employer 3A evaluates the work attitude of the worker 4A according to the instructions on the displayed work attitude evaluation screen.

[0135] (Step S613) The employer 3A transmits the results of the evaluation made in step S612 to the work manager 2A.

[0136] (Step S614) The work manager 2A assigns experience points to each worker 4A according to their work attitude and accumulates the experience points. The work manager 2A may rank the workers 4A according to the accumulated experience points, etc.

[0137] (Step S615) The worker 4A can also check his / her own accumulated experience points and rank. In this case, the worker 4A makes a confirmation request to the work manager 2A.

[0138] (Step S616) In response to the confirmation request from the worker 4A, the work manager 2A presents the experience value, rank, etc. The worker 4A can receive a reward according to his or her experience value and rank.

[0139] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the evaluation of work attitude performed by the system according to the second embodiment. Reference symbol D61 in the figure shows an example of the evaluation screen performed in step S612 described above. The employer 3A evaluates the work attitude of the worker 4A by making input on a display screen such as that shown by reference symbol D61. Reference symbol D61 includes reference symbols D611 to D614 as components.

[0140] Reference symbol D611 is an input box for inputting an evaluation of work attitude, reference symbol D612 is an input box for inputting an evaluation of working hours, reference symbol D613 is an input box for inputting other additional points, and reference symbol D614 is a display section for inputting the total experience points acquired this time. Specifically, in the example shown in the figure, work attitude is evaluated as 5 [pt], working hours as 4 [pt], and other additional points as 1 [pt]. In other words, the total experience points acquired this time is 5 + 4 + 1 = 10 [pt].

[0141] In the illustrated example, the evaluation is performed in units of points [pt]. However, the evaluation method according to this embodiment is not limited to this example, and other units and methods may be used.

[0142] 20 is a diagram showing an example of a rank managed by the system according to the second embodiment. Reference numeral D62 in the figure shows an example of a display screen displayed in response to the request to confirm the experience points and rank made in step S615 described above. Reference numeral D62 includes reference numerals D621 to D623 as components.

[0143] Code D62n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1) has codes D62nA, D62nB, and D62nC as a screen configuration. The difference in n indicates the difference in the item. In the example shown, n=1 is the evaluation result for customer service, n=2 for office work, and n=3 for kitchen work. Code D62nA indicates the accumulated experience points for the item. Code D62nB indicates the rank for the item. Code D62nC indicates the number of experience points required to be promoted to the next rank in the item. Note that the item may be a job type, or there may be multiple items for the same job type.

[0144] Specifically, in the illustrated example, the experience points for customer service are 542 [pt], the rank is silver, and there are 58 [pt] left until the next rank. The experience points for clerical work are 256 [pt], the rank is bronze, and there are 34 [pt] left until the next rank. The experience points for kitchen work are 35 [pt], there is no rank yet, and there are 65 [pt] left until the next rank.

[0145] 21 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between experience points accumulated by the system according to the second embodiment and rank. The horizontal axis of the diagram represents time, and the vertical axis represents experience points. The curve C1 shown in the diagram shows an image of experience points accumulating over time (each time work is performed) and rank increasing.

[0146] Examples of evaluation ranks include bronze level, silver level, gold level, diamond level, etc. As shown in the figure, the evaluation rank accumulates as the experience points [pt] increase.

[0147] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between ranks managed by the system according to the second embodiment and rank bonuses. According to this embodiment, the worker 4A may receive a rank bonus according to his / her rank. The rank bonus may be a multiplier of the points obtained. In addition, various rewards may be set according to the rank. The reward may be a monetary reward, and it is preferable that the reward be something that serves as an incentive for the worker 4A to work diligently.

[0148] Specifically, in the example shown in the figure, the rank bonus for a rank of "Diamond" is "5x", the rank bonus for a rank of "Gold" is "4x", the rank bonus for a rank of "Silver" is "3x", the rank bonus for a rank of "Bronze" is "2x", and the rank bonus for a rank of "Other" is "1x".

[0149] FIG. 23 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to the second embodiment. Referring to the diagram, an example of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A for implementing the worker evaluation function 6 described above will be described. The work management device 20A includes a work completion notification receiving unit 261, a questionnaire output unit 262, a work attitude acquisition unit 263, a point accumulation unit 264, a reward granting unit 265, a rank management unit 266, a job information presentation unit 267, and a job recruitment / job seeking database 268. Each of these functional units is implemented using, for example, electronic circuits. Each functional unit may also include internal storage means such as semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Each function may also be implemented by a computer with a CPU and software. While the job recruitment / job seeking database 268 is described as being included as part of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A, it may also exist outside the work management device 20A, such as a virtual storage unit on the cloud.

[0150] The work completion notification receiving unit 261 receives a notification that the worker 4A has completed work under the instructions of the employer 3A. The work completion notification receiving unit 261 may be performed, for example, by the worker 4A operating the work confirmation button on the display screen D51 of the work time tabulator (time recorder) or the like shown in FIG.

[0151] After the work completion notification receiving unit 261 receives a notification that work has been completed, the questionnaire output unit 262 outputs a questionnaire about the work attitude of the worker 4A to the employer 3A. The questionnaire output by the questionnaire output unit 262 may be, for example, the one shown by reference symbol D61 in Fig. 19. Note that output of the questionnaire by the questionnaire output unit 262 is not essential, and the employer 3A may autonomously transmit the evaluation results.

[0152] The work attitude acquisition unit 263 acquires the result of the employer 3A's evaluation of the worker 4A's work attitude after the work completion notification receiving unit 261 receives a notification that the worker 4A has completed work. When the employer 3A responds to the questionnaire output by the questionnaire output unit 262, the work attitude acquisition unit 263 acquires the result of the employer 3A's response to the questionnaire output by the questionnaire output unit 262 as the result of the evaluation of the worker 4A's work attitude.

[0153] The point accumulation unit 264 accumulates points for each worker 4A according to the evaluation result of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition unit 263. The points may be the evaluation result of the employer 3A itself, or may be points obtained by converting the evaluation result into points using a predetermined method.

[0154] The reward granting unit 265 grants rewards to the workers 4A according to the points accumulated for each worker 4A. The rewards may be points in lieu of money, or may be preferential treatment that can be received in other services provided by the recruiter / job seeker supporter 2.

[0155] The rank management unit 266 manages ranks according to the points accumulated for each worker 4A. A rank is determined for each worker 4A. Ranks may also be assigned for multiple categories depending on the type of occupation of the worker 4A. The reward assignment unit 265 may assign rewards according to the rank determined for each worker 4A in addition to or instead of the points accumulated for each worker 4A.

[0156] The job information presentation unit 267 presents information corresponding to the points accumulated for each worker 4A to the recruiter 3 along with the job information. The points accumulated for each worker 4A serve as an index showing the experience, work attitude, etc. of the worker 4A. Therefore, by the job information presentation unit 267 presenting the points accumulated for each worker 4A, the recruiter 3 can select and hire personnel who are experienced and have a good work attitude.

[0157] The employer 3A (or the recruiter 3) may also be able to set a weight for the points accumulated for each worker 4A when the worker 4A works under the employer's instructions. In this case, the employer 3A will grant points to the worker 4A in addition to the hourly wage. The job information presentation unit 267 also presents to the recruiter 3, along with the job information, the ease of accumulating points according to the weight set by the employer 3A (or the recruiter 3). It is advantageous for job seekers 4 to select a job offer that awards many points. By adopting such a configuration, the recruiter 3 is more likely to receive applications from job seekers 4. In this case, it is preferable that the reward awarded by the reward awarding unit 265, to which the weight has been added by the employer 3A (or the recruiter 3), be paid by the employer 3A (or the recruiter 3) rather than by the recruiter or job seeker supporter 2.

[0158] [Summary of the second embodiment] According to the above-described embodiment, the work management device 20A includes a work completion notification receiving unit 261, which receives notification that the worker 4A has completed work under the employer's instructions. The work attitude acquiring unit 263 acquires the results of the employer 3A's evaluation of the worker 4A's work attitude after the work completion notification receiving unit 261 receives the notification of work completion. The point accumulating unit 264 accumulates points for each worker 4A according to the results of the evaluation of the worker 4A's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquiring unit 263. The reward granting unit 265 grants rewards to each worker 4A according to the accumulated points. This configuration allows the employer 3A to evaluate the work of the worker 4A. This configuration is likely to encourage the worker 4A to work hard in order to receive a good evaluation, and the employer 3A can employ highly evaluated workers 4A. Therefore, this embodiment allows the employer 3A and the worker 4A to manage their work in an appropriate manner.

[0159] [Third embodiment] Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 24 to Fig. 28. In the third embodiment, the labor information collective management function 7 will be described.

[0160] Fig. 24 is a flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the third embodiment. This process shows the flow from when employment is confirmed between the employer 3A and the worker 4A until the day of work. The flow up to when employment is confirmed may be as shown in Fig. 4.

[0161] (Step S711) First, the work manager 2A issues a personal page to the worker 4A. This process may be performed only the first time after the worker 4A registers for the service. In other words, this process may be omitted from the second time onwards.

[0162] (Step S712) Next, the worker 4A registers account information on his / her personal page. The worker 4A also registers other personal information, etc. This process may be performed only the first time after the worker 4A registers for the service. In other words, this process may be omitted from the second time onwards.

[0163] (Step S713) The work manager 2A updates the information of the worker 4A, including the account information. This process may be performed only the first time after the worker 4A registers for the service. However, even after the second time, the work manager 2A can update the information of the worker 4A in response to a request from the worker 4A.

[0164] (Step S714) The worker 4A makes a request to the work manager 2A to view his / her personal page. This request may be made by entering an ID and password on the login screen for the personal page. The ID and password may be common to all services provided by the work manager 2A.

[0165] (Step S715) In response to a request from the worker 4A, the work manager 2A presents the worker 4A with a My Page. An example of the My Page presented to the worker 4A by the work manager 2A will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27.

[0166] 25 is a diagram showing an example of a first display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in a system according to the third embodiment. Reference numeral D71 shows an example of a first display screen displayed on a worker 4A's personal page. Reference numeral D71 includes reference numerals D711, D712, D713, and D714 as screen components.

[0167] Reference numeral D711 indicates the period covered by the current display. In this figure, information covering February 2024 (i.e., the period from 2024 / 02 / 01 to 2024 / 02 / 29) is shown.

[0168] Reference numeral D712 indicates today's date. In the drawing, it is shown as 2024 / 02 / 26. In other words, the drawing simultaneously shows past information and future information.

[0169] Reference numeral D713 shows this month's salary details. Inside reference numeral D713, the total amount already received is shown as reference numeral D7131. In the example shown, the total amount already received is specifically 80,000 yen. Inside reference numeral D713, the total amount to be received is also shown as reference numeral D7132. In the example shown, the total amount to be received is specifically 20,780 yen. In other words, the total amount of salary received in the past and the total amount of salary to be received in the future are simultaneously shown on Worker 4A's My Page.

[0170] Reference symbol D714 shows details for each workplace. Inside reference symbol D714, details for Company A are shown as reference symbol D7141. In the example shown, the specific details for Company A are 89,000 yen. Inside reference symbol D714, details for Company B are shown as reference symbol D7142. In the example shown, the specific details for Company B are 11,780 yen. The amount shown in reference symbol D714 may be the sum of the total amount of salary received in the past and the total amount of salary to be received in the future.

[0171] The system may be configured so that the worker 4A can view details by selecting one of the workplaces displayed within the symbol D714 (in the example shown, symbol D7141 or symbol D7142). The system may also be configured so that the worker 4A can view details about all workplaces by selecting symbol D714. Figure 26 shows an example of viewing details about all workplaces.

[0172] FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a second display screen displayed on a worker's personal page in a system according to the third embodiment. Reference numeral D72 shows an example of a second display screen displayed on a worker 4A's personal page. Reference numeral D72 includes reference numerals D711, D712, D721, and D722 as screen components. Reference numerals D711 and D712 have already been described with reference to FIG. 25, and therefore will not be described again in the description of reference numeral D72.

[0173] Reference numeral D721 shows details of company A. Reference numeral D722 shows details of company B. Since reference numerals D721 and D722 have common items, reference numeral D721 will be explained below as a representative.

[0174] Reference symbols D721A through D721E indicate details of work the worker 4A has performed in the past (or will perform in the future) and details of the salary they have received (or will receive in the future) for that work. Reference symbol D721A indicates the date the work was performed or will be performed on. Reference symbol D721B indicates the expected salary amount. In other words, the amount is entered in this column for future planned work. Reference symbol D721C indicates the confirmed salary amount. In other words, the amount is entered in this column for past planned work. Reference symbol D721D indicates the type of work. In the example shown in the figure, either "regular" or "spot part-time work" is selected. Note that other types of work may be entered in other embodiments. Reference symbol D721E indicates whether advance payment has been made. In some cases, the employer 3A may pay the worker 4A a salary (sometimes called an advance payment) before payday. Reference symbol D721E indicates whether advance payment has been made.

[0175] Specifically, according to the information indicated by reference code D7211, the work date is 2024 / 02 / 24, which means that the work is past, and the confirmed amount to be received is 9,000 yen. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made. Furthermore, according to the information indicated by reference code D7212, the work date is 2024 / 02 / 25, which means that the work is past, and the confirmed amount to be received is 9,000 yen. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made. Furthermore, according to the information indicated by reference code D7213, the work date is 2024 / 02 / 29, which means that the work is future, and the expected amount to be received is 9,000 yen. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made. Furthermore, according to the information indicated by reference code D7221, the work date is 2024 / 02 / 27, which means that the work is future, and the confirmed amount to be received is 11,780 yen. The type of work is spot work, and no advance payment has been made.

[0176] Furthermore, if there are many items for each workplace, a scroll bar D723 may be provided to display only part of the information for each workplace, thereby improving the visibility of the page as a whole.

[0177] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a third display screen displayed on a worker's My Page in a system according to the third embodiment. Reference symbol D73 shows an example of a third display screen displayed on a worker 4A's My Page. Reference symbol D73 is another display method for a worker 4A's My Page. Reference symbol D73 includes reference symbols D711, D712, D731, D732, D733, and D734 as screen components. Reference symbols D711 and D712 have already been described with reference to FIG. 25, and therefore will not be described again in the description of reference symbol D73.

[0178] Reference symbol D731 shows details of work that worker 4A has done in the past (or will do in the future) and details of the salary that worker 4A has received (or will receive in the future) from said work. Reference symbol D731A is a selection box that allows the worker to choose whether or not to cancel work that is planned for the future. Worker 4A can easily cancel work that he or she does not want to do on this list screen. Worker 4A can cancel work on this screen after comprehensively considering the target amount, total amount already received, total amount to be received, etc., which will be described later.

[0179] Reference symbol D731B indicates the date of work or the date of upcoming work. Reference symbol D731C indicates the place of employment (i.e., employer 3A). Reference symbol D731D indicates the expected amount of salary to be received. In other words, for future work plans, the amount is entered in this column. Reference symbol D731E indicates the confirmed amount of salary to be received. In other words, for past work plans, the amount is entered in this column. Reference symbol D731F indicates the type of work. In the example shown in the same figure, either "regular" or "spot part-time" is selected. Note that in other embodiments, other types of work may be entered. Reference symbol D731G indicates whether advance payment has been made. In some cases, advance payment of salary may be made without waiting for payday. Reference symbol D731G indicates whether advance payment has been made. Reference symbol D731H is a scroll bar.

[0180] Specifically, according to the information shown in code D7311, the work was done at Company A, and the work date was 2024 / 02 / 24, so it is work in the past. Therefore, cancellation of this work cannot be made (or it can be said that there is no need to cancel). The selection box for cancellation is disabled. The confirmed amount to be received is 9,000 yen. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made. Furthermore, according to the information shown in code D7312, the work was done at Company A, and the work date was 2024 / 02 / 25, so it is work in the past. Therefore, cancellation of this work cannot be made (or it can be said that there is no need to cancel). The selection box for cancellation is disabled. The confirmed amount to be received is 9,000 yen. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made.

[0181] Furthermore, according to the information shown in code D7313, the work is at Company B, and the work date is 2024 / 02 / 27, so it is work in the future. Therefore, it is possible to cancel the work in question. The selection box for cancellation is enabled. The amount to be received is 11,780 yen. The type of work is spot work, and no advance payment has been made. Furthermore, according to the information shown in code D7314, the work is at Company A, and the work date is 2024 / 02 / 29, so it is work in the future. Therefore, it is possible to cancel the work in question. The selection box for cancellation is enabled, and a selection has actually been made. In other words, Worker 4A cancels the work in question. The amount to be received is 9,000 yen, but once the cancellation of the schedule is confirmed, the amount to be received will become zero. The type of work is regular, and no advance payment has been made.

[0182] Reference symbol D732 indicates a target amount. The target amount is determined by the worker 4A. The target amount may be determined monthly by the worker 4A, or may be a fixed amount each month. Specifically, in the illustrated example, the target amount is 90,000 yen.

[0183] Reference numeral D733 indicates the total amount already received. This total amount indicates the total amount of salary already received during the period indicated by reference numeral D711. Specifically, in the illustrated example, the total amount already received is 80,000 yen. In other words, with the remaining 10,000 yen, the target amount indicated by reference numeral D732 can be achieved.

[0184] Reference symbol D734 indicates the total amount to be received. This total amount to be received indicates the total amount of salary to be received in the future during the period indicated by reference symbol D731. Specifically, in the example shown, the total amount to be received is 20,780 yen. In other words, if things continue as they are, the employee will end up working 10,780 yen more than the target amount indicated by reference symbol D732.

[0185] Worker 4A can decide whether to cancel by comparing the amounts shown in codes D732 to D734 with the work schedule shown in code D731. For example, the total amount to be received for work code D7314 is 9,000 yen, and since the target amount shown in code D732 can be achieved without performing that work, Worker 4A can decide that it is okay to cancel work code D7314.

[0186] FIG. 28 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to the third embodiment. With reference to the same diagram, an example of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A for realizing the above-described collective work information management function 7 will be described. The work management device 20A includes a job offer / job search database 271, a work schedule information acquisition unit 272, a work performance information acquisition unit 273, and a presentation unit 274. Each of these functional units is realized using, for example, electronic circuits. Furthermore, each functional unit may include internal storage means such as semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Each function may also be realized by a computer with a CPU and software. Although the job offer / job search database 271 is described as being included as part of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A, it may also exist outside the work management device 20A, such as a virtual storage unit on the cloud.

[0187] The job offer and job search database 271 stores job information to be posted on a job site operated by the job offer and job search supporter 2, job information for which employment has been confirmed, and the like.

[0188] The work schedule information acquisition unit 272 acquires work schedule information from the job offer / job search database 271. The work schedule information includes at least the planned work for a specified period, the expected amount of money to be obtained as compensation for the work, and information indicating the type of work. The work schedule information acquisition unit 272 acquires work schedule information for each worker.

[0189] The work performance information acquisition unit 273 acquires, for each worker, the work performance during a predetermined period, the actual amount of money received as compensation for the work, and information indicating the type of work. For example, the work performance information acquisition unit 273 may acquire this information by having the worker 4A operate the display and operation screen D51 of a work time tabulation machine (time recorder) or the like shown in FIG.

[0190] The presentation unit 274 presents the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit 272, the actual amount acquired by the work actual information acquisition unit 273, and the total amount of the estimated amount and the actual amount, together with information indicating the type of work. Examples of display screens displayed by the presentation unit 274 may be those shown by symbols D71 to D73 described with reference to Figures 25 to 27.

[0191] It is preferable that the display screen presented by the presentation unit 274 includes a cancel button such as that indicated by reference symbol D731A in FIG. 27 along with the work schedule. That is, it is preferable that the presentation unit 274 presents a cancel button that transitions to a cancellation screen for the work along with the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit 272. By providing such a cancel button, worker 4A can easily cancel scheduled work. Here, cancellation using the cancel button is performed on a job offer basis. Therefore, it is preferable that the cancel button be presented for each job offer.

[0192] It is also preferable that the worker 4A can sort the amounts by employer 3A on the display screen presented by the presentation unit 274. By having such a sorting function, the worker 4A can easily consider which schedule to cancel to get closer to the target amount. In this case, the presentation unit 274 can also present at least one of the projected amount, actual amount, or total amount presented, sorted by employer 3A, in response to an operation by the worker 4A.

[0193] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, if the actual amount does not reach the target amount, the worker 4A can search for new job openings. In this case, it is preferable that a job search button be provided for each employer 3A so that the worker 4A can easily search for job openings. In this case, it is preferable that the presentation unit 274 presents a job information search button along with the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit 272 or the actual amount acquired by the work performance information acquisition unit 273 in response to the worker 4A's operation. By operating the job information search button, the worker 4A can transition to a job information screen presenting job openings posted by the employer 3A of the work. By adopting this configuration, the worker 4A can easily plan his or her work schedule to achieve the target amount.

[0194] [Summary of the third embodiment] According to the above-described embodiment, the work management device 20A includes a work schedule information acquisition unit 272 that acquires, for each worker 4A, the planned work schedule, the estimated amount of compensation for that work, and information indicating the type of work. The work performance information acquisition unit 273 acquires, for each worker 4A, the actual work performance during the predetermined period, the actual amount of compensation for that work, and information indicating the type of work. The presentation unit 274 presents the estimated amount acquired by the work schedule information acquisition unit 272, the actual amount acquired by the work performance information acquisition unit 273, and the combined amount of the estimated and actual amounts, along with information indicating the type of work. This configuration allows the wages for spot part-time work to be displayed on the regular wage receipt service screen, allowing the worker 4A to manage his or her work in a centralized manner. Furthermore, the worker 4A can simultaneously check the estimated amount and the actual amount received. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the worker 4A can optimally manage his or her work.

[0195] [Fourth embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 29 to 34. In the fourth embodiment, the attendance time automatic approval function 8 will be described.

[0196] FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an overview of the automatic attendance time approval function of the work management device according to the fourth embodiment. First, an overview of the automatic attendance time approval function 8 will be explained with reference to the same figure. The horizontal axis of the same figure represents working hours. In the example shown, the planned working hours are 4 hours and 30 minutes. Furthermore, when the actual working hours are between 3 hours and 5 hours, the work management device 20A automatically approves the working hours.

[0197] Conventionally, employer 3A approves working hours by checking the planned and actual working hours of employee 4A. However, approving working hours is time-consuming, and there is a demand for omitting this process. Furthermore, if employer 3A does not approve working hours, wages are not paid to employee 4A, and employee 4A must wait for payment. Therefore, according to this embodiment, if actual working hours are within a predetermined range based on planned working hours, automatic approval is performed (no approval process by employer 3A is required), thereby reducing the burden on employer 3A and preventing delays in payment to employee 4A.

[0198] 30 is a first flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the fourth embodiment. The presetting of the automatic attendance time approval function will be described with reference to this figure.

[0199] (Step S811) First, the employer 3A checks a list of job offers in which the employment of the worker 4A has been confirmed.

[0200] (Step S812) Next, the employer 3A clicks on a job details button provided for each job posting.

[0201] (Step S813) The employer 3A selects whether to turn on or off the automatic attendance time approval function for each job offer. The automatic attendance time approval function may be set so that it can be turned on or off collectively under certain conditions. The scope of the collectively settable setting may also be the period, the type of job offer, or the amount of the planned salary.

[0202] (Step S814) The employer 3A sends the job information with the automatic working time approval function turned on to the work manager 2A.

[0203] (Step S815) The work manager 2A manages whether the automatic work time approval function is turned on or off for each job offer. Below, with reference to FIG. 31, a series of processes when the automatic work time approval function is turned on will be described in detail.

[0204] Fig. 31 is a second flowchart showing the flow of the system according to the fourth embodiment. The series of flows shown in Fig. 31 also shows how the processing differs depending on whether the automatic attendance time approval function is turned on or off in the flow shown in Fig. 30 above.

[0205] (Step S821) First, the worker 4A makes an application at his / her workplace regarding work such as coming to work, taking a break, and leaving work. The application may be made using a work time tallying machine (time recorder) installed at the workplace.

[0206] (Step S822) Information about the work requested by the worker 4A is sent to the work manager 2A.

[0207] (Step S823) The work manager 2A determines whether the job offer has the automatic working time approval function turned on.

[0208] (Step S824) If the job offer does not have the automatic working time approval function turned on (that is, step S824; NO), the actual working hours sent in step S822 are sent to the employer 3A.

[0209] (Step S825) If the job offer has the automatic working time approval function turned on (i.e., step S824; YES), the system acquires the scheduled working hours corresponding to the job offer. The scheduled working hours may be acquired by, for example, referring to a job offer / job seeker database managed by the work manager 2A.

[0210] (Step S826) Next, the work manager 2A determines whether the difference between the actual working hours and the planned working hours is within a predetermined range. This determination is made by comparing the actual working hours with the planned working hours and determining whether the difference is within a preset threshold range. The preset threshold may be, for example, a range such as that shown in FIG. 29. In the example shown in FIG. 29, if the planned working hours are exceeded, the range for automatic approval is 30 minutes, and if the planned working hours are not met, the range for automatic approval is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

[0211] (Step S827) If it is not within the range for automatic approval (that is, step S826; NO), the actual working hours transmitted in step S822 are transmitted to the employer 3A.

[0212] (Step S828) If the working hours are within the range for automatic approval (i.e., Step S826; YES), automatic approval of the working hours is performed. In other words, in this case, the employer 3A does not need to confirm the actual working hours and perform manual approval.

[0213] (Step S829) The employer 3A compares the actual working hours sent in step S822 with the scheduled working hours and manually approves the working hours.

[0214] (Step S830) The employer 3A transmits the results of manual approval of the working hours to the work manager 2A.

[0215] (Step S831) The work manager 2A transmits the result of manual approval of working hours by the employer 3A to the worker 4A.

[0216] FIG. 32 is a functional configuration diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a work management device according to the fourth embodiment. With reference to the same diagram, an example of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A for realizing the above-described automatic attendance time approval function 8 will be described. The work management device 20A includes a job offer / job application database 281, a planned working time acquisition unit 282, an actual working time acquisition unit 283, an automatic approval determination unit 284, and a salary payment unit 285. Each of these functional units is realized using, for example, electronic circuits. Each functional unit may also include internal storage means such as semiconductor memory or a magnetic hard disk drive, as necessary. Each function may also be realized by a computer with a CPU and software. While the job offer / job application database 281 is described as being included as part of the functional configuration of the work management device 20A, it may also exist outside the work management device 20A, such as a virtual storage unit on the cloud.

[0217] The job offer and job search database 281 stores job information to be posted on a job site operated by the job offer and job search supporter 2, job information for which employment has been confirmed, and the like.

[0218] The planned working hours acquisition unit 282 acquires the planned working hours indicated in the employment contract conditions. The planned working hours may be acquired from the job offer / job search database 281, for example.

[0219] The actual working time acquisition unit 283 acquires the actual working hours that the worker 4A actually worked in accordance with the terms of his / her employment contract. It is preferable that the actual working hours include at least either the start time or the end time of the work. For example, the actual working time acquisition unit 283 may acquire the actual working hours by having the worker 4A operate the display and operation screen D51 of a working time tabulation machine (time recorder) or the like shown in FIG. 6.

[0220] The automatic approval determination unit 284 determines whether the difference between the planned working hours acquired by the planned working hours acquisition unit 282 and the actual working hours acquired by the actual working hours acquisition unit 283 is within a predetermined range. If the determination result is not within the predetermined range, the automatic approval determination unit 284 inquires of the employer 3A about approval of the working hours (i.e., the employer 3A performs manual approval). Furthermore, if the determination result is within the predetermined range, the automatic approval determination unit 284 performs automatic approval.

[0221] The salary payment unit 285 pays salary to the worker 4A when the working hours are approved or automatically approved by the employer 3A. The salary payment unit 285 may be a salary payment instruction unit that instructs the employer 3A to pay salary to the worker 4A.

[0222] The threshold used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for determination may be different between the threshold used when the actual time exceeds the scheduled time and the threshold used when the actual time is less than the scheduled time. In this case, it can be said that the predetermined range used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for determination is smaller when the actual working time exceeds the scheduled working time than when the actual working time is less than the scheduled working time.

[0223] Furthermore, the threshold value used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for its determination may be determined according to the type of job, etc. For example, it is preferable to set a high threshold value for jobs in which actual working hours vary greatly from scheduled hours or for jobs such as responsible managerial positions, while it is preferable to set a low threshold value for jobs in which actual working hours vary little from scheduled hours or for jobs without responsibility. In other words, it can be said that the predetermined range used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for its determination differs depending on the type of industry indicated in the employment contract conditions.

[0224] Furthermore, the threshold value used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for its determination may vary depending on the rank and experience level of the worker 4A assigned by the worker evaluation function 6. This is because workers 4A with high ranks and experience levels may adjust their working hours according to on-site conditions under their own responsibility. For this reason, employers 3A may grant a certain degree of discretion to workers 4A with high ranks and experience levels. In this case, the predetermined range used by the automatic approval determination unit 284 for its determination can be said to vary depending on the past work performance of the worker 4A to be evaluated.

[0225] Furthermore, when working hours are automatically approved, the timing of salary payment can be accelerated to encourage the worker 4A to finish work within the scheduled working hours. In other words, the period from when the worker finishes the work to be judged to when the salary payment unit 285 pays the salary or instructs the salary payment can be shorter when automatic approval is performed than when working hours are approved by the employer 3A.

[0226] FIG. 33 is a functional configuration diagram showing a modified example of the functional configuration of the work management device according to the fourth embodiment. The figure shows a modified example of the work management device 20A described above. The example shown in the figure differs from the example described above in that it determines whether to automatically approve based on wages rather than hours. The example shown in the figure differs from the example described above in that it includes a planned working wage acquisition unit 282A instead of the planned working time acquisition unit 282, and an actual working wage acquisition unit 283A instead of the actual working time acquisition unit 283. Components that have already been described may be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof may be omitted.

[0227] The planned work wage acquisition unit 282A acquires the amount of wage according to the planned work hours indicated in the employment contract conditions.

[0228] The actual work wage acquisition unit 283A acquires the amount of wages according to the actual work hours that the worker 4A actually performs work in accordance with the employment contract conditions.

[0229] The automatic approval determination unit 284 inquires of the employer about approval of the working hours if the difference between the amount of wage acquired by the planned working wage acquisition unit 282A and the amount of wage acquired by the actual working wage acquisition unit 283A is not within a specified range, and performs automatic approval if the difference is within the specified range.

[0230] Fig. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of the work management device according to the fourth embodiment. With reference to the same figure, an example of a display performed by the work management device 20A will be described. Reference numeral D81 shown in the same figure is a modified example of reference numeral D51, which is a display and operation screen of a work hour tabulation machine (time recorder) or the like shown in Fig. 6. The display screen of reference numeral D81 differs from the display screen of reference numeral D51 in that it further has reference numeral D810 as a component. In the explanation of reference numeral D81, the same reference numerals may be used to designate components with the same configuration as reference numeral D51, and explanations thereof may be omitted.

[0231] Reference symbol D810 indicates the remaining time until the working time is automatically approved. By displaying this information, the worker 4A is conscious of finishing within the time allowed for automatic approval, and is given an incentive to finish work quickly. If the work is completed within the allotted time, automatic approval will be granted, and the worker's salary will be paid early. The work manager 2A may also set other incentives, such as awarding points for finishing within the time allowed for automatic approval. These points may be borne by the employer 3A in exchange for the effort of eliminating manual approval. This configuration allows the actual wage to be kept low, which is also beneficial for the worker 4A.

[0232] [Summary of the Fourth Embodiment] According to the above-described embodiment, the work management device 20A includes a planned work time acquisition unit 282 that acquires the planned work hours specified in the employment contract terms, an actual work time acquisition unit 283 that acquires the actual work hours that the worker 4A actually performs according to the employment contract terms, and an automatic approval determination unit 284 that queries the employer 3A for approval of the work hours if the difference between the planned work hours acquired by the planned work time acquisition unit 282 and the actual work hours acquired by the actual work time acquisition unit 283 is not within a predetermined range, and automatically approves the work hours if the difference is within the predetermined range. This configuration allows wages to be paid simply by the worker 4A reporting completion of work, without manual approval. Therefore, this embodiment allows both the employer 3A and the worker 4A to manage their work in an appropriate manner.

[0233] In addition, all or part of the functions of each part of the devices equipped in the work management device 20A, employer device 30A, and worker device 40A in the above-mentioned embodiment may be realized by recording a program for realizing these functions on a computer-readable recording medium, and having the program recorded on this recording medium read and execute it in a computer system. Note that the term "computer system" here includes hardware such as the OS and peripheral devices.

[0234] Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage units such as hard disks built into computer systems. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" may also include devices that dynamically store programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines when transmitting programs over networks like the Internet or communication lines like telephone lines, or devices that store programs for a fixed period of time, such as volatile memory within computer systems that serve as servers or clients in such cases. Furthermore, the above-mentioned programs may be programs that realize some of the aforementioned functions, or may be programs that can realize the aforementioned functions in combination with programs already stored in the computer system.

[0235] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, it is also possible to combine multiple embodiments described above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0236] 1...system, 2...recruiter / job seeker supporter, 3...recruiter, 4...job seeker, 2A...work manager, 3A...employer, 4A...worker, 5...automatic payroll calculation function, 6...worker evaluation function, 7...labor information consolidated management function, 8...automatic attendance time approval function, 20...recruitment / job seeker support device, 30...recruitment device, 40...job seeker device, 20A...work management device, 30A...employer device, 40A...worker device, 251...working hour acquisition unit, 252...employment contract condition acquisition unit, 253...scheduled payment amount calculation unit, 254...withholding tax determination unit, 255...payment amount determination unit, 256...presentation unit, 2571...recruitment / job seeker database, 2572...payment amount database, 258...difference calculation unit, 259...notification unit, 31...employer device operation acquisition unit, 32...employer device information presentation unit, 33...employer Device control unit, 34...employer device communication unit, 41...worker device operation acquisition unit, 42...worker device information presentation unit, 43...worker device control unit, 44...worker device communication unit, 261...work completion notification receiving unit, 262...questionnaire output unit, 263...work attitude acquisition unit, 264...point accumulation unit, 265...reward granting unit, 266...rank management unit, 267...job information presentation unit, 268...job recruitment and job search database, 271...job recruitment and job search database, 272...work schedule information acquisition unit, 273...work performance information acquisition unit, 274...presentation unit, 281...job recruitment and job search database, 282...planned working hours acquisition unit, 283...actual working hours acquisition unit, 284...automatic approval determination unit, 285...salary payment unit, 282A...planned working wage acquisition unit, 283A...actual working wage acquisition unit

Claims

1. a work completion notification receiving unit that receives notification that a worker has completed work under the employer's instructions; a work attitude acquisition unit that acquires the result of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude by the employer after the work completion notification receiving unit receives a notification that the worker has completed work; A point accumulation unit that accumulates points for each worker according to the results of the evaluation of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition unit; a reward granting unit that grants rewards according to points accumulated for each worker; A work management device comprising:

2. The system further includes a questionnaire output unit that outputs a questionnaire about the worker's work attitude to the employer after the work completion notification receiving unit receives a notification that the work has been completed, The work attitude acquisition unit acquires the results of the employer's responses to the questionnaire output by the questionnaire output unit as a result of evaluation of the worker's work attitude. The work management device according to claim 1 .

3. The system further includes a rank management unit that manages the ranks set for each worker according to the points accumulated for each worker, The reward granting unit grants rewards according to ranks determined for each worker. The work management device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The system further includes a job information presentation unit that presents information corresponding to the points accumulated for each worker to the employer together with the job information. The work management device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The employer can set the weight of points that each worker accumulates when working under the employer's direction; Of the rewards awarded by the reward awarding unit, the reward weighted by the employer is paid by the employer. The work management device according to claim 4.

6. The job information presentation unit further presents to the employer, together with the job information, the ease of accumulating points according to the weighting set by the employer. The work management device according to claim 5 .

7. a work completion notification receiving step in which the worker receives a notification that he or she has completed work under the employer's instructions; a work attitude acquisition step of acquiring the result of an evaluation of the worker's work attitude by the employer after receiving the notification that the work has been completed by the work completion notification receiving step; a point accumulation step of accumulating points for each worker according to the results of the evaluation of the worker's work attitude acquired by the work attitude acquisition step; a reward awarding step of awarding rewards to each worker according to the accumulated points; A work management method that has the following features.

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