Can Worksy handle multiple entities or subsidiaries under one group?

Yes. Worksy supports multi-entity setups (parent company + subsidiaries) under one group structure, so you can: Keep separate company settings (policies, payroll rules, leave types, public holidays) Run consolidated reporting at group level (headcount, attendance trends, cost summaries) Control who sees what across entities (HQ can view all, subsidiaries only their own) If you’re running shared services (HR/Payroll at HQ), this is basically the whole point.

What kind of approval workflows can we configure?

Worksy supports configurable approval flows for common HR actions (leave, claims, overtime, attendance edits, etc.). Typical options include: Single-step (Employee → Manager) Multi-step (Employee → Manager → HR → Finance) Conditional routing (e.g., amounts over RM X go to Finance; special leave goes to HR) Delegation / backup approvers (when approver is on leave) Role-based approvals (not tied to one named person, so workflows don’t break when staff resign) If your approvals currently live in WhatsApp and prayer, this will feel like civilisation.

How does Worksy ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations?

Worksy is designed with Malaysian HR realities in mind, including: Policy-based enforcement (leave, overtime, attendance rules, probation, entitlement rules as configured by your company) Audit trails for approvals and changes (who changed what, when, and why) Data controls (access restriction + retention/export support for HR documentation) Important (and honest): software can support compliance, but it can’t magically make bad HR policy legal. You still set your rules; Worksy helps you enforce them consistently and prove it happened.

Can we restrict access by department, region, or role?

Yes. Worksy supports granular access controls so you can segment by: Department (e.g., Sales HRBP only sees Sales) Region / branch / location (useful for multi-state ops) Role (Employee, Manager, HR, Payroll, Finance, Admin) Entity/subsidiary (if you’re running a group structure) Result: managers don’t “accidentally” browse payroll data like it’s Instagram.

We already have some systems in place. Can Worksy integrate?

Usually yes — depending on what you have and how modern it is.Common integration paths: Data import/export via CSV/Excel for initial sync and ongoing updates API-based integration (if your existing system supports APIs) Typical targets: accounting/payroll providers, biometric/attendance devices, ERP, or custom internal systems If the current system is “a legacy database + someone’s cousin’s Access file,” we can still work with it — just expect more elbow grease.

Do you offer migration service?

Yes. Migration can include: Importing employee profiles, org structure, job history Carrying over leave balances, entitlements, and policy setup Bringing in historical attendance/leave records (where feasible) Validation checks to avoid garbage-in-garbage-out Most migrations fail because the old data is messy, not because the new system is. We’ll tell you upfront what’s clean, what’s risky, and what needs manual decisions.

Worksy for Multi Entity Single Holding

Every entity on its own terms. Every entity under one roof.

Holding companies and multi-entity groups need both independence and oversight. Each subsidiary has its own payroll rules, leave policies, and compliance obligations. But leadership needs a consolidated view without logging into three platforms or reconciling three spreadsheets. Worksy runs every entity under a single login, with entity-level control and group-level visibility built into the same system.

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Most HR systems treat every entity like a separate problem.

A holding group with three subsidiaries shouldn’t need three HR setups. But that’s how most platforms handle it. Each entity gets its own configuration, its own data, and its own login. Policies that should differ by entity do, but no one at group level can see them side by side. Policies that should be consistent across the group aren’t, because there’s no system enforcing it.

The entities aren't the problem. The separation between them is.

Group HR maintains workarounds to pull cross-entity reports. Employee records sit in different systems depending on which subsidiary they belong to. When someone transfers between entities, their history doesn’t follow them cleanly. And every new entity added to the group means another setup, another reconciliation, and another spreadsheet to maintain.

Entity-level independence and group-level control, in the same platform.

Single Login Across All Entities

HR manages every subsidiary, brand, or legal entity from one login. No switching between platforms, no separate credentials, and no data living in a system only one entity can access.

Entity-Specific Payroll, Leave, and Claims

Each entity runs its own payroll rules, leave entitlements, and claims policies. The system holds and enforces the differences without HR managing them manually across subsidiaries.

Group-Level Reporting

Leadership sees headcount, payroll costs, turnover, and compliance status across the entire group in one view. Entity-level detail is there when you need it, but the consolidated picture is the default.

Cross-Entity Access Control

Group HR sees everything. Entity HR sees their company. Managers see their team. The access structure respects both the group hierarchy and each subsidiary's boundaries.

Multi-Level Approvals Across Entity Lines

When teams collaborate across subsidiaries or business units, approvals route through the right people regardless of which entity they sit in. The workflow follows the decision, not the org chart boundary.

Consistent Compliance Across the Group

Statutory submissions for EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and LHDN generate correctly for each entity. Compliance obligations are met per subsidiary, but group HR has visibility on whether every entity is current.

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The group operates as a group, not as separate companies sharing a name.

Cross-entity reporting happens without manual reconciliation. Employee transfers between subsidiaries carry their history with them. Policies that should differ by entity do, and policies that should be consistent across the group are. Leadership stops asking for numbers and starts having them.

Group HR spends its time on workforce planning and governance instead of maintaining the connection between systems that were never designed to talk to each other.

Worksy is a cloud HRMS that can be customised to suit your Multi Entity Single Holding needs and keep existing workflows.

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HR teams across Malaysia already work this way.

"The Worksy team always find ways to match our needs and solve the problems we face. I really appreciate the Worksy team for making the change of HR system to our company a success and i would recommencd it to anyone that is considering to implement a complete HR system."

Jasmin Chuah

HR Department | Apex Ceramic Gallery Sdn. Bhd.

Nurzurianeka Binti Razak (Assisstant Manager)

Blessing PU Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

"Throughout the project, Lightman team have shown professionalism and the system provided able to meet our expectation. Just tell them your company policy and they will try their best to build this system according to your policy. I am very happy to find this system."

Nuraini Binti Abu Hassan

HR & Admin Executive | Chenang Clinic

"Throughout the project, Lightman team especially Siew Ling have shown professionalism and the system provided able to meet our expectation."

Norhayati Binti Basir

Sr HR & Admin Executive | Ferco Seating Systems (M) Sdn. Bhd.

"Throughout the project, Anis and team have shown professionalism and the system provided able to meet our expectation. She is helpful and always provide guidance and solution to us.We would recommend Lightman Consulting to any company that is looking for system that can enhance their HR processes."

Lim Hong Seng

Managing Director | GL Bosum Diamond Tools (M) Sdn. Bhd.

"We thoroughly appreciated the professionalism and the support system shown by the team members from Lightman. We definitely recommend HCM to all companies, small and big. The value and benefits truly worth it."

Vanessa Chong

HR Manager | Jayagas Petroleum Products Sdn. Bhd.

"Throughout the project, Lightman team have shown professionalism and the system provided able to meet our expectation as what we required."

Izureen Aina Binti Sharilanuar

Admin Cum HR| Niase Sdn. Bhd.

"We felt the HCM solution has changed the way our company approaches our daily HR processes, in a positive & impactful manner, and we feel hopeful for our future collaboration."

Joanna Tan Tshing Tshing

Group Human Resource Manager| Perpetual Memorial Park Berhad

"Worksy can solve half the amount of my manual method in term of payroll, which reduced my workload and time. We are truly grateful by the level of commitment delivered by your team. It has been an honor to be associated with Lightman."

Carson Loh

HR Department | BV Ventures Management Sdn. Bhd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Worksy handle multiple entities or subsidiaries under one group?
Yes. Worksy supports multi-entity setups (parent company + subsidiaries) under one group structure, so you can:
- Keep separate company settings (policies, payroll rules, leave types, public holidays)
- Run consolidated reporting at group level (headcount, attendance trends, cost summaries)
- Control who sees what across entities (HQ can view all, subsidiaries only their own)
If you’re running shared services (HR/Payroll at HQ), this is basically the whole point.
What kind of approval workflows can we configure?
Worksy supports configurable approval flows for common HR actions (leave, claims, overtime, attendance edits, etc.). Typical options include:
- Single-step (Employee → Manager)
- Multi-step (Employee → Manager → HR → Finance)
- Conditional routing (e.g., amounts over RM X go to Finance; special leave goes to HR)
- Delegation / backup approvers (when approver is on leave)
- Role-based approvals (not tied to one named person, so workflows don’t break when staff resign)
If your approvals currently live in WhatsApp and prayer, this will feel like civilisation.
How does Worksy ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations?
Worksy is designed with Malaysian HR realities in mind, including:
- Policy-based enforcement (leave, overtime, attendance rules, probation, entitlement rules as configured by your company)
- Audit trails for approvals and changes (who changed what, when, and why)
- Data controls (access restriction + retention/export support for HR documentation)
Important (and honest): software can support compliance, but it can’t magically make bad HR policy legal. You still set your rules; Worksy helps you enforce them consistently and prove it happened.
Can we restrict access by department, region, or role?
Yes. Worksy supports granular access controls so you can segment by:
- Department (e.g., Sales HRBP only sees Sales)
- Region / branch / location (useful for multi-state ops)
- Role (Employee, Manager, HR, Payroll, Finance, Admin)
- Entity/subsidiary (if you’re running a group structure)
Result: managers don’t “accidentally” browse payroll data like it’s Instagram.
We already have some systems in place. Can Worksy integrate?
Usually yes — depending on what you have and how modern it is.
Common integration paths:
- Data import/export via CSV/Excel for initial sync and ongoing updates
- API-based integration (if your existing system supports APIs)
- Typical targets: accounting/payroll providers, biometric/attendance devices, ERP, or custom internal systems
If the current system is “a legacy database + someone’s cousin’s Access file,” we can still work with it — just expect more elbow grease.
Do you offer migration service?
Yes. Migration can include:
- Importing employee profiles, org structure, job history
- Carrying over leave balances, entitlements, and policy setup
- Bringing in historical attendance/leave records (where feasible)
- Validation checks to avoid garbage-in-garbage-out
Most migrations fail because the old data is messy, not because the new system is. We’ll tell you upfront what’s clean, what’s risky, and what needs manual decisions.

No more reconciling three systems to see one group.

When every entity runs inside one platform with its own policies and its own controls, the group gets the oversight it needs without taking away the independence each subsidiary requires. That’s how Worksy handles multi-entity HR.
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