Time card deadlines are relentless. Managers have to approve their teams’ time cards every single pay period. This task can’t be put off or your employees won’t get their paychecks. Time card approvals can overwhelm managers without digital time card software. Inefficient processes hamstring managers and employees alike. Are you serious about speeding up your…
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To prosper in the restaurant industry, you can’t manage your workforce like you did ten years ago. Savvy owners are using powerful workforce management software to gain the competitive edge. If you haven’t jumped on board, you are making things harder for yourself. You may not be aware of the industry changes that are affecting…
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If you are a contractor, you have to deal with construction payroll. But you also have a zillion other things to worry about. If you don’t keep all the balls in the air—you won’t be profitable. If you are processing payroll for construction manually, you are losing money. If you are like most firms, your…
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Knowing when to hire more employees is a critical decision. If you hire too soon, increased production may not cover the additional labor costs. If you wait too long, you may lose clients or miss production deadlines. Enter workforce management analytics. They can see what you can’t. WFM can help you find the perfect time…
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The Department of Labor classifies a salaried employee as one who is paid a pre-determined amount regularly. The wage amount is set before the pay period. Employers typically issue a paycheck monthly or bi-weekly. Some employers forego workforce management because their employees are all on salary. This misconception is probably due to the fact that…
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Every business owner knows there is a direct connection between productivity and profitability. Because of this, they strive to optimize every department and process. Constant innovation is more important than ever. Interestingly, some business owners don’t view workforce management (WFM) as an area that can yield greater productivity. This disconnect prevents many from implementing workforce…
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How many firefighters do you know who are millionaires? The career hasn’t generally been considered a path to wealth. But Los Angeles firefighter Donn Thompson has earned millions during his career. In 2017, he earned $394,000, which is more than triple his yearly salary of $92,000. $302,000 of that was overtime. Since 2014, he has…
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Are you hesitant about implementing workforce management? Do you think it will cost too much? This is understandable. After all, the Human Resources department isn’t a revenue generator. But that doesn’t mean that your staff can’t boost the bottom line by cutting labor costs. Workforce management software saves money and streamlines workflows. There are no…
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Workforce management software makes life easier for owners, managers, and employees. At work and at home. Just because these benefits are more difficult to quantify or articulate, this doesn’t make them less important. To the contrary—these benefits may be the most valuable. On a personal level, what could be more valuable than less stress at…
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Part-time employment is defined as working less than 35 hours per week. There are 28 million part-time workers in the U.S. The main reason business owners offer part-time employment is to save money. They accomplish this in several ways. Part-time employees are often paid less per hour. Employers also save by providing fewer benefits to…
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