Are you constantly putting out scheduling fires? Would you like to improve your labor force planning? Employee scheduling can become a strategic tool for business growth. Instead of a relentless, unpleasant chore that occupies too much time and energy. But you won’t be able to do it with spreadsheets. Spreadsheets are passive and just barely…
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Do you have to pay overtime to seasonal employees? Possibly. There is a lot of confusion about wage and hour laws when it comes to seasonal employees. Owners of seasonal businesses like waterparks and summer youth programs need to be extra careful about compliance. They must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) plus…
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There are many ways to manage subcontractors in a variety of industries. Old-school methods are making way for more effective mobile time tracking apps. Competitive pressure favors companies who pay attention to subcontractor time and attendance. Winning new bids, attracting quality subs, and profit depends on your level of control. Mobile time tracking apps provide…
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To reap the maximum benefit from workforce management software, you need to get your employees on board. Less than universal adoption diminishes ROI. Here is a guide to a successful workforce management implementation. The practices outlined are from companies that have quickly achieved widespread employee participation. Choose An Implementation Manager Find a capable and inspiring…
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In the hospitality industry, there are few “behind the scenes” operations. The quality of staff management affects every aspect of the guest experience. New Challenges Demand New Solutions A hotel manager’s job has never been easy. But it has gotten even more difficult in the past few years. Maintaining adequate cash flow is harder because…
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My small company used a spreadsheet to track time and attendance. We don’t anymore. This is the story of why we turned to workforce management software instead. The Company We Keep I run a small copywriting agency. We have eight part-time employees who work from home. “Home,” in this case, includes diverse places around the…
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Are you considering a change in Paid Time Off policies at your company? If so, you aren’t alone. Across the country, employers are rethinking PTO and vacation time. Some are even offering unlimited PTO. Whichever method you choose, you need to administer it accurately and efficiently. Use workforce management software to implement a new policy,…
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Do your business operations grind to a halt this time of year? It starts with May graduations. Everyone in the office seems to have child or sibling that’s getting a diploma. Then June is a flurry of weddings. By this time, the vacation season is in full swing as employees take advantage of their kids’…
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Manufacturers need a full staff of qualified employees to be profitable. Yet the industry has long had a high rate of attrition. Employers in the manufacturing industry don’t have to accept high turnover as unavoidable. Proactive owners can improve their employee retention with workforce management software. Some employers believe that workforce management software is purely…
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Unless you haven’t been paying attention, you probably realize that the labor pool is shrinking. Last month, the unemployment rate sunk to 3.9 percent, the lowest it has been since 2000. The labor crunch is being felt all over—healthcare, retail, construction, manufacturing, and hospitality. How are employers competing for an ever-shrinking pool of talent? Business…
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