Depending on the job, foremen may have significant input regarding new hires, discharges, raises or promotions. They may need to document their actions, such as writing a justification for firing a worker. The foreman is typically the timekeeper for his crew or department. He may need to prepare consolidated time reports for payroll, approve time cards or enter hours worked into a database. In some settings, foremen prepare performance reviews or provide input on the to managers.