 ESS also allows for administrative tasks such as applying for leave, seeing absence history, reviewing timesheets and tasks, inquiring about available loan programs, requesting overtime payment, viewing compensation history, and submitting reimbursement slips.With the emergence of ESS, employees are able to transact with their Human Resources office remotely.Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) have brought ESS functionality to a wide range of organisations, from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large enterprises such as colleges and universities

With ESS features, employees can take more responsibility for their jobs and development.