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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Is your workforce management software living up to its potential? If you’re not sure, answer these questions. It will help you pinpoint where to focus your efforts to increase workforce management ROI. Have you been fully trained on all of its features? Has your staff? Is everyone clocking in with it? Do your offsite employees…
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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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What Is Onboarding? The onboarding process is more than paperwork. It sets the course for your new hire’s future at your company. Successful onboarding includes: A way for the new hire to create and develop relationships with managers, teams, and the company at large. A concrete outline of job responsibilities. A detailed path of what…
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Researching workforce management systems? That’s great. A well-chosen system will benefit your business immensely. Not sure exactly which features you need? Don’t waste time on a free trial for software that doesn’t work for your organization. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make the best choice when shopping for employee time and attendance software…
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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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Payroll processing involves far more than merely tracking employee hours and cutting checks. Payroll affects your standing with the IRS. It puts you at risk for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations. Errors can increase labor costs and lower employee morale and retention. Clearly, many U.S. employers fail to appreciate the importance of accurate payroll.…
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Many small businesses don’t provide paid sick leave for hourly workers. Sick leave can protect your employees’ health and prevent productivity losses due to a company-wide illness. Workforce management software can help businesses with salaried or hourly employees manage sick leave. When employees come into work sick, it can be a public health threat. Hourly…
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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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