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Navigating HCM, Specialists, Generalists, and In-House Solutions for Employee Scheduling

As enterprise operations face increasingly complex dynamics in workforce management, the demand for effective employee scheduling technology has grown significantly. The marketplace now offers a wide range of solutions, from basic tools to highly specialized technology. Each solution presents its ow...

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4 Proactive Strategies to Manage Absenteeism: A Best Practices Guide

Absenteeism, which is generally defined as the repeated pattern of habitual absence from work, has been a decades-long challenge for many companies. However, the problems stemming from absenteeism continue to skyrocket, especially in industries with frontline workers, thanks to the global pandemic a...

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The 5 Myths of Overtime Management: How to Make OT Work For, Not Against, Your Business

The concept of overtime (OT) is a familiar one, especially in the United States. Woven into many companies and work cultures, overtime is an especially important aspect of front-line operations in always-on industries like energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and public safety. In fact, in the oil and...

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2020 Vision: Labor Laws to Watch in the Year Ahead

They say, “Hindsight is 20-20,” but being well-versed on the new labor and employment laws in your state is critical to manage the future of your company. From minimum wage increases to mandatory paid sick leave, here are a few things you need to watch for in the coming year. Minimum Wage Increa...

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What Do Hourly Employees Want in Their Work Schedule?

Hourly Worker Retention Series – Part 3 This can be read as a stand-alone article and as part of our Hourly Worker Retention Series. Think of how you feel after spending hours on a complex puzzle only to realize you are missing a piece. This scenario is much like the challenges a manager faces whe...

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Nearly Half U.S. Hourly Workers Would Take Pay Cut for Influence Over Work Schedule

SEATTLE – May 21, 2019 – Shiftboard, a global leader in workforce scheduling, today released findings from a new survey that uncovered insights into the hourly worker mindset and what matters most to them. “There are nearly 82 million hourly workers in the U.S., and they make up more than half...

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