The HR department of any business has several difficult tasks to handle. One is creating schedules that meet the needs of management and staff members. Regardless of whether a business has 10 or 100 employees, keeping track of employee availability is typically a challenge. While there are several options to simplify the scheduling process, one of the…
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Have you ever heard of “seasonal absence syndrome?” It is a common occurrence for many businesses. During certain seasons of the year, businesses typically experience a high number of unplanned absences. However, traditional businesses don’t work like the mail system. Their workers don’t come in in snow, rain, sleet. While the absences may seem sudden,…
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According to a poll by Gallup, 38% of U.S. workers feel their organizations are understaffed, 52% say their company has the right number of employees, and 8% say their organization is overstaffed. What do understaffing and overstaffing have in common? They both cost your company plenty of money. Being too fat results in unnecessary payroll…
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Timekeeping has taken a huge leap forward in recent years with biometric security. Timekeeping used to be done using a time clock or a sheet of paper where employees would simply write down their names. This led to quite a bit of buddy punching and stealing of company time. As companies began switching over to…
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Long term stress and employee burnout can be deadly. Stress is the leading cause of illness and low productivity in the workplace. According to the American Psychological Association, “Stress is often described as a feeling of being overwhelmed, worried or run-down.” Their Stress in America Survey revealed that, “more than 40 percent of all adults…
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Procurement and HR professionals who are responsible for the staffing of their organization seek engagement as if it is the Holy Grail. The fact is, when it comes to employee engagement, if there is a lack of focus, it may hurt your bottom line. If you are like the majority of hiring managers, you are likely…
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Biometric time and attendance systems have become popular in the business world today when it comes to tracking employees and their attendance. Biometric systems are easy to use, easy to install and track data regarding employees for management to analyze. The biggest advantage of these systems is that they prevent employees from clocking in for…
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If you are like most small businesses running on efficiency, you have considered implementing a workforce management solution that contributes to the profits you hope to achieve. Typically, this type of solution, when properly selected, configured and used, will deliver measurable returns. Making the right investment now will keep your business ahead of time and…
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