Everything you need to know about GSI2
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1. What is GSI2 and who is it designed for?
GSI2 (Global Services Interface) is an integrated platform that combines CRM and ERP functionality, specifically designed for Managers and HR professionals. The system offers comprehensive management of human resources, attendance, projects, and company documentation, all within a single intuitive interface.
Core modules: Organization Management, Time & Attendance Tracking, Document Management, CRM, Project & Task Management, Ticketing System, and Notifications.
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2. How can I manage employee records?
GSI2 offers a comprehensive employee records management system with hierarchical structure: Live Client → Companies → Business Units → Departments → Teams → Individuals.
Key features:
- Quick or complete employee profile creation
- Management of personal, tax, and contract data
- Upload of personal documents and benefits
- Configuration of individual permissions and roles
- Assignment to multiple group companies
- Management of badge codes and access
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3. How does the attendance tracking system work?
The Staff Activities module manages the entire attendance tracking cycle through various methods:
Clock-in methods:
- Web Clock In/Out: Manual time punching from web interface
- Badge Import: Upload time records from turnstiles (ANTEX format)
- API Integration: Automatic data reception from external devices
The system automatically detects anomalies (late arrivals, early departures, missing hours) and handles overtime approvals with configurable workflows.
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4. What are Time Shifts and how do I configure them?
Time Shifts define work rules for each employee. GSI2 offers different types:
- Range: Fixed daily schedule (e.g., 9:00-18:00)
- Custom Range: Different schedules for each day
- Weekly: Total weekly hours with daily flexibility
- Duration: Only required hours, no time constraints
- Unlimited Hours: No restrictions for executives
Each profile can include: mandatory breaks, overtime rules, automatic meal voucher generation, and payroll export configurations.
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5. How do I manage company documents and contracts?
The Document Management module offers an advanced document management system with:
- Automatic import: Bulk upload with automatic employee matching
- Categorization: Organization by document type (contracts, certifications, benefits)
- Granular permissions: Document-level access control
- Versioning: Change tracking and version history
- Notifications: Automatic alerts for deadlines and changes
- Advanced search: Multiple filters to quickly find documents
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6. Can I manage projects and tasks with GSI2?
Absolutely! GSI2 integrates a powerful Project Management and CRM system:
Service Agreements: Define service templates with standard activities and tasks
Activities & Tasks: Each project can contain multiple activities, each with its own tasks
Features:
- Task assignment with deadlines and operators
- Front-office and back-office hours tracking
- Cost and government tax management
- Customizable workflow states
- Real-time progress dashboards
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7. How do approvals and workflows work?
GSI2 implements a configurable multi-level approval system:
Approval chain: Define approvers at Company, Department, Team, or Individual level
What can be approved:
- Leave and time-off requests
- Overtime and extra hours
- Expenses and reimbursements
- Attendance anomalies
- Project tasks and activities
The system sends automatic notifications via email and push to approvers and tracks the complete decision history.
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8. Can I export data for payroll processing?
Yes, GSI2 is designed to seamlessly integrate with payroll systems:
- Automatic export: Generate files ready for import into payroll software
- Supported formats: CSV, Excel, custom formats
- Exportable data: Worked hours, overtime, vacation, leaves, resolved anomalies, absence codes
- Pre-export validation: System verifies all anomalies are resolved
- Code configuration: Custom mapping between GSI2 and payroll software
Before export, GSI2 flags any unresolved anomalies that could compromise data accuracy.
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9. Does the system send automatic notifications?
GSI2 features an advanced and fully configurable notification system:
Notification channels:
- Email (configurable with custom templates)
- Browser push notifications
- In-app notifications
Notification types:
- Pending approval requests
- Detected attendance anomalies
- Document and task deadlines
- Available reports
- Calendar events
Each user can customize their notification preferences. Administrators can force critical notifications with the "On by Admin" option.
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10. Does GSI2 support multi-company organizations?
Absolutely! GSI2 is designed to manage complex corporate groups:
Multi-Company Architecture:
- Live Client: Main container for the group
- Companies: Different group companies with their own configurations
- Cross-Company Access: Employees can access multiple companies
- Shared data: General tables shareable between companies
- Multi-currency: Each company with its own currency and timezone
Each company maintains its autonomy in HR management, permissions, and configurations, while managers can have cross-company visibility when authorized.