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Mobile workforce management technologies are providing solutions to an increasingly mobile reliant workplace. It enables employees working remotely, off site, or in the field to be in communication on a real-time basis using a mobile device - such as a smartphone or tablet. It’s not just field-services that are turning to mobile workforce management software, companies in every global  industry are noticing the “shift” in workplace diversity, and are implementing mobile processes to stay agile, efficient and up to date.

The simple answer to the question “what is workforce management?” is: a process, or software, that organizes, tracks and manages activities required to maintain a productive workforce. This would include time management, human resources, absence management, labor allocation,  staff scheduling and reports/analytics. That’s the “simple” answer to the “what”, but decision-makers in any organization need to know more - the kind of questions that will allow them to implement a process, and/or a WFM software, that will actually maximize performance, and streamline efficiencies across every department.

When you use employee tracking software, you have a lot of options. The software will share a large amount of the traditional roles that managers take on, including identifying how many hours each employee is allowed to work. The software can even keep track of the relevant laws. Naturally, you have to enter the right settings initially for the software to work properly.

An automated time and attendance software system will help effectively manage your employees while saving you time and money. This user-friendly software can provide you with accurate, real-time information, helping your business run more smoothly and efficiently.   

Your workforce is can either contribute or hinder your businesses ability to turn a profit, yet many businesses tent to not only take them for granted, they fail to properly manage their workforce. With the right software, you can simplify both employee assessment and make their lives easier. This will be appreciated by both your workforce and your managerial staff.

The use of workforce management software has become a powerful trend in management. With so many people on the go and so many laws to balance, attempting to balance everyone's time off and building schedules that will really work is a full-time job in and of itself. Fortunately, when you find a set of software that has certain functions, you can get a lot more done with just the right number of people and less time spent. This is doubly important with an increasing number of workers on the road.

Using time tracking software to track your employees time and attendance is essential, no matter the size of your business. However, today you’ll find many small businesses still track their employees’ manually. Human error happens, and when it comes to employee attendance, every error can potentially impact your bottom line. This is why time tracking software is essential.

Payroll management can be a headache no matter what the size of your company. Recently, Kessler International published a survey which revealed almost 80 percent of all service industry and retail employees have ‘stolen time’ in one way or another. ‘Stealing time’ typically means the employees are misreporting hours, having colleagues clock them in or out, or are staying on the clock when they are not working. While you can track your employees’ time and attendance manually or via an automated system, both have their benefits and their drawbacks. Read on to see which system best meets your needs.

Perhaps you’ve been wondering if time tracking software is the right move for your business, but have been postponing because you don’t know what it will take to implement and get employees onboard. If you already know the benefits of time tracking software, but want to know how to implement it and start seeing results, you can do it in just a few easy steps.

Staff scheduling software can cut inefficiencies, maximizing employee productivity without sacrificing morale or resources—but only if you’re using it properly. To get the most out of your scheduling software, you can’t simply install it, skim over the ‘Getting Started’ section, and hope your employees pick up on things sooner or later; that doesn’t work with scheduling, or any other workplace tech solution. So keep these five tips in mind as you implement and grow familiar with your scheduling software, so you can see the benefits in action.